Freeze XL Cryogenic Tunnel Freezer

AGA's new AGA Freeze XL cryogenic tunnel freezer ensures food processors of high quality frozen products while providing cost-efficient operation and gas savings of nearly 20% compared to other linear tunnel freezers. Drawing on the strengths of AGA's successful AGA Freeze L technology, the XL is easy to clean and features high quality stainless steel construction. Improvements to the liquid nitrogen system have increased the XL's capacity thereby limiting floor space requirements. It is available in 750 mm (30 inch) or 1250 mm (50 inch) belt widths, expandable by means of 3 m (10 feet) tunnel modules.

The AGA Freeze XL is suitable for a wide range of products including meat patties, cut meat, whole fish or fillets, seafood, fruit and berries, pies, ice cream, pastries and ready-meals. It preserves the quality and shape of delicate products along with keeping weight losses to a minimum.

By applying liquid nitrogen directly to the product at very low operating temperatures, the AGA Freeze XL extracts heat rapidly. Internal fans circulate nitrogen gas around the product for efficient cooling. The exhaust system minimizes consumption by extracting used gas from the tunnel only after all cooling benefits have been achieved.

The AGA Freeze XL chills down and is ready for operation in less than fifteen minutes, minimizing downtime after product changeovers or cleaning. Operators can gain full access to all parts of the freezing section for cleaning and inspection by raising the upper element.

AGA supplies customized solutions for freezing and cooling as well as Modified Atmosphere Packaging worldwide. AGA manufactures a full line of freezing equipment for the frozen food and ready-meals industries. AGA provides consulting services and industrial gases to match a food processor's needs for efficient cost-effective and safe freezing and chilling operation, as well as having the ability to create individualized MAP packaging solutions via its MAPAX® group.

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