GEA S-Tec spiral freezers and chillers Hygienic food processing
3 Extensive experience in freezing and chilling in food processing GEA freezer portfolio represents innovative solutions in industrial freezing and cooling that are oriented to the stringent requirements of its customers cost efficiency, long life cycles, energy efficiency, and customization In touch with your processes: optimum freezing and chilling solutions Ready-meals, pizzas, shrimp, fish, hamburger patties, meatballs, sausages, chicken wings, chicken fillets, chicken nuggets, bread, sponge cakes, muffins, cookies, etc. etc. Raw, par-fried, par-baked, or fully cooked products: with the rapid change in market demands and innovations in food processing, there have been many product developments that require unique handling. GEA experts in frozen food applications ensure selection of the optimal solution for your product. GEA S-Tec spiral freezers and chillers are designed for maximum hygiene, high efficiency and reliability. We guarantee top-quality, hygienically safe products throughout your entire freezing or chilling process. How? Based on our proven know-how in food freezing and chilling, together with the ability to test your products in our technology center, we select and perform trial runs on the optimum freezing or chilling configuration for your specific application. Innovative, optimized, scientifically proven Our R&D department uses the latest airflow and heat transfer technologies. With the capability of conducting simulations and confirming the results in our test freezers, we can quickly generate new and industry-leading solutions that maximize product quality and yield with top energy efficiency. In GEA Technology Center, model simulations are built to optimize airflow and heat transfer for all spiral series.
4 5 GEA S-Tec spiral freezers and chillers Your main concern. Our guarantee Designed for superior hygiene, reliability, and ease of installation Capable of handling capacities from 0.2 to 7 tons per hour, GEA S-Tec spiral freezers are designed by expert engineers to exact specifications based on your product characteristics, capacities, facility space, and line layout. Features and benefits Fully welded, insulated, and sloped stainless steel floor that requires no heating Centrally mounted, chain-free gearbox assembly With fully open profiles, the structure stands on elevated studs on the floor, which eliminates dirt traps Horizontal double-pass airflow Smart and intuitive operator interface Customized to specifications GEA S-Tec spiral freezers will Meet your requirements for product handling, facility needs, freezing demands, and chilling applications Handle single-shift, 14-day operations without interruption to defrost, based on the evaporator configuration we select for your needs with GEA Sequential Defrost (SD) or Snow Removal System (SRS) Cost-efficient production Our spiral freezers profitably Save energy and minimize yield loss by optimizing airflow Reduce cleaning cycles by ultra-hygienic design designed to be cleaned with a clean-in-place (CIP) system Great durability Our spiral freezers are especially rugged, owing to Fully welded stainless steel Excellent after-sales customer support, with ease of maintenance In touch with hygiene GEA S-Tec freezers and chillers satisfy the food industry s most stringent hygiene requirements Superior hygiene by design: Built with fully welded stainless steel, floor, and fully welded structure in product zone. The open and smooth surfaces are easy to clean. Good drainability: Floors sloped throughout drain easily. The structure rests on elevated studs welded to the floor, which eliminates dirt traps. Recirculating CIP system: Foaming clean-in-place system CIP covers some or all zones. The recirculating CIP system pumps and filters water, acting like a giant dishwasher using less water and detergent than non-circulating systems.
6 7 Tailor-made chilling / freezing treatment In touch with your application Protein Ambient Cooler and Freezer Infeed/Outfeed product temperature: Cooling +90 C / +45 C Freezing +45 C / -10 C Bread and Cake Chiller +2 C to -15 C Evaporation temperature or Freezer -25 C to -40 C Evaporation temperature Convenience Seafood Proofer and Freezer Infeed/Outfeed product temperature: Proofing +8 C / +28 C (air controlling +28 C; 70 % humidity) Freezing +28 C / -18 C Morning goods Dairy Hardener -40 C to -50 C Evaporation temperature
8 Process flow design Comprehensive spiral configuration options for perfect integration in your processing line Belt single belt, twin-belt Drum single drum, double-drum Infeed/Outfeed orientation straight-through, 90, 180, 270 Spiral orientation up-go, down-go Single Drum Down-cage Single Drum Twin-belt with two separate infeed lines Single Drum Up-cage Double Drum Infeed and outfeed at the same level
10 Top competence from system development to service In touch with our customers GEA offers superior customer support services. These services add significant value to your company s operation. With support by our well-trained and experienced technicians, your experience with our service and support will be a positive one. Of course we won t leave you alone when your systems have been installed. We support you during your plant operation, assure optimal maintenance, supply wear and spare parts, and are quickly there when your refrigeration systems unexpectedly have difficulty. In short: we are responsible for absolutely satisfactory operation with companies around the world, and with highly competent staff. your contract to meet your needs, from annual audits to full maintenance. You can also depend on our expert knowledge if you are looking for new possibilities of efficiency enhancement. Either for purchase or as part of contracting: our team will find the energy-optimized and sustainable solution that is best for you. Proven spare parts GEA quotes, designs, and provides genuine replacement parts to optimize the performance and extend the operational life of your freezer or chiller. With our own production floor, we can quickly manufacture your replacement parts, customizing them to fit your unique installation without delay. Reliable maintenance and emergency repair service We offer you preventive and restorative maintenance. Our engineers are selected, ongoing-trained experts who stand at your side around the world and who quickly and efficiently repair your equipment, minimizing production downtime. We customize Friendly expert training GEA offers training programs designed to optimize the performance of your freezer or chiller. Our highly skilled engineers conduct these programs for existing or new employees at your facility or in our Technology Center. Training programs by experts
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