Energy-efficient freezer tna reduces energy consumption production frozen french fries

Processing and Packaging Equipment manufacturer tna has introduced a new energy-efficient fan design for its Ferguson ener-freeze® FFV 3 to reduce energy consumption by more than 30%, providing French fry manufacturers with a more cost-effective and sustainable freezing solution.

Featuring the latest airflow technology, the Ferguson ener-freeze FFV 3 is able to evenly freeze a variety of potato products in different shapes, including sticks, cubes and wedges.

As part of tna’s commitment to continuous innovation and a sustainable production process, the company has now developed a new energy-efficient freezer fan to reduce operating costs and increase production cycles while ensuring a high quality and uniformly frozen product.

The Ferguson ener-freeze FFV 3 features centrifugal fans with curved blades to optimise the air flow underneath the belt, resulting in even air velocity over the product for a high heat transfer rate and even fluidisation across the entire width of the belt.

As the air speed is near the product’s fluidisation velocity, the appearance of clusters is eliminated and each French fry is frozen individually, quickly and to perfection.

• New fan design with high efficiency and air velocity control - creates an even air flow distribution
• Multiple belt system design
• Unique evaporator design of fins and refrigerant supply
• Optimised pre-cooler design
• Stainless steel execution (exception fans, pumps, drives, valves, bearings, belts)
• Frequency controlled fans (optional)
• Double belt in freezer section (optional)

Ferguson, a tna brand, have been supplying the French fry industry for over 30 years, developing some of the industry’s most innovative designs.

Renowned for their performance, reliability and low energy consumption, Ferguson cooling and freezing tunnels are the ideal solution for a wide variety of potato products.