Wyma Hydro-Coolers quickly reduce the core temperature of fresh produce, extending shelf life while preserving flavor and appearance. Water is sprayed over a heat exchanger which is cooled to several degrees below freezing by refrigerant.
As the water passes over the heat exchanger, the water cools to a userset temperature.
Cooled water then floods down onto produce. Water is collected in a tank at the base of the Hydro-Cooler for recycling. Produce travels by conveyor through the Hydro-Cooler.
Produce can be partially or fully submerged in water. An outfeed elevator gently carries produce to the next stage in your line.
Features
- Quickly reduces core temperature of produce, extending shelf life and preserving flavor and appearance.
- Produce immersion improves heat transfer efficiency.
- Variable speed-controlled conveyor allows for controlled cooling time.
- Gooseneck elevator gently delivers produce to next stage.
- Modular belt on conveyor allows water to fall through to the base of the tank for recycling.
| Quickly reduces core temperature of produce | Extends shelf-life and preserves flavour and appearance. | |
| Produce immersion* | Improves heat transfer efficiency. Sensor available to detect water level. | |
| A | Variable speed controlled conveyor | Allows you to control cooling time. |
| B | Stainless steel tank | Strong and cleanable. |
| C | Rotary Filter Unit* | Provides continuous water filtration to prevent blockages. |
| D | Gooseneck elevator* | Gently delivers produce to next stage. Extensions available*. |
| E | Drain valves (two) | Allows tank to be drained of water. Automatic valves available*. |
| F | Access hatches* | Full access for maintenance and cleaning. |
| G | Water spray system | Cools produce and maintains optimum temperature. |
| H | Integrated coils | No need for external heat exchanger. |
| I | Modular belt on conveyor | Allows water to fall through to the base of the tank for recycling. Cleanable and serviceable. |
| J | Integrated tank | Allows semi-immersed cooling. |
| K | Equipment automation with touch screen | Smart, easy equipment control. |
| Variable speed controlled elevator and pump | Allows full equipment control. | |
| Gravity-aided belt tensioning | Reduces belt wear. |
* Optional
Wyma Hydro-cooler
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