Cooling tunnel

Description
Designed to safely reduce the temperature of packaged products (glass jars, cans, vacuum packs, etc.) exiting hot-fill or pasteurization stages in food processing plants to ambient temperature. With a 30 m continuous processing line, products are cooled progressively to avoid thermal shock and quickly prepared for labeling or packing.

Technical features and advantages:

• Staged cooling technology: Packages pass through successive temperature zones across the tunnel and are cooled in a controlled manner without sudden temperature changes, preventing breakage and cap blow-offs in glass containers.
• 30 m continuous processing line: The long tunnel length provides the ideal residence time for high-throughput lines to reach target core temperatures without interrupting flow.
• Water and energy recovery: Water used in showering is collected in lower tanks, filtered and recirculated, reducing water consumption and operating costs.
• 304 stainless steel construction: Frame, conveyor and water tanks are manufactured from 304 stainless steel for corrosion resistance under continuous water and steam exposure, ensuring long service life.
• Easy line integration: The tunnel is designed for direct installation after filling, capping or pasteurization units to maintain continuous production at standard line speed.

Specifications:

• Length: 30 m continuous processing line
• Application: Controlled cooling of packaged products after hot-fill or pasteurization
• Cooling method: Staged cooling zones for progressive temperature reduction
• Water management: Showering system with collection, filtration and water recirculation
• Material: 304 stainless steel (frame, conveyor, water tanks)
• Integration: Compatible with filling, capping and pasteurization lines