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Plate Freezer

Plate Freezer

The Perfect Plate Freezer for Every Industry

When it comes to freezing food products rapidly, efficiently, and safely, plate freezers are a game-changer—especially in industries where preserving quality, texture, and nutrition matters the most.

At Tempkold, we offer a full range of high-performance plate freezers designed for commercial and industrial use in seafood, meat, poultry, and ready-to-eat food processing facilities

What is a Plate Freezer?

A plate freezer is a specialized freezing unit that uses flat, vertical or horizontal plates filled with refrigerant to rapidly freeze food products that are packed in trays, blocks, or cartons. The key advantage? Fast and uniform freezing—which not only saves time but also helps retain product quality and shelf life.

Unlike traditional blast or air freezers, plate freezers use direct contact between the product surface and the freezing plate. This direct transfer of cold energy leads to shorter freezing times and better energy efficiency.

Applications of Plate Freezers

Tempkold plate freezers are used in a wide variety of industries where bulk and block freezing is essential. Our systems are engineered to deliver maximum performance in the following applications:

  • Fish and Seafood Freezing:
    Perfect for whole fish, fillets, shrimp, or fish blocks. Maintains texture, color, and moisture for export-grade quality.
  • Meat and Poultry Processing:
    Ideal for beef, mutton, chicken, offal, and minced meat packed in blocks or trays. Plate freezers ensure hygiene and consistency for meat exports.
  • Fruits & Vegetables:
    When IQF is not needed, and products are block-packed (like purees or chopped mixes), plate freezing offers efficiency and cost savings.
  • Ready-to-Eat (RTE) & Cooked Foods:
    Used for freezing packaged curries, sauces, gravies, or marinated food in trays—ensuring microbial safety and long shelf life.
  • Dairy and Bakery:
    Suitable for block butter, cheese, or frozen dough applications where consistent core freezing is critical.

Types of Plate Freezers We Offer

At Tempkold, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we offer a wide selection of customizable plate freezer models to meet your specific operational needs:

1. Vertical Plate Freezer

Designed for large-scale industrial operations. Food blocks are stacked between upright plates. Ideal for fish, meat, and export packaging plants.

2. Horizontal Plate Freezer

Perfect for smaller batch sizes and tray-packed products. Suitable for RTE meals, fruit purees, or items in containers.

3. Hydraulic Plate Freezer

Comes with a powerful hydraulic system to compress the product uniformly for better contact and freezing. Great for achieving dense and compact frozen blocks.

4. Customized Modular Systems

We offer bespoke configurations for high-volume lines, including automatic loading/unloading, stainless steel structures, and integration with conveyors or IQF tunnels.

Why Choose Tempkold Plate Freezers?

Energy Efficient Design – Rapid freezing = less power use
Built to Last – High-grade stainless steel, food-safe design
Easy to Clean – Hygiene-compliant with CIP options available
Flexible Capacity – From 300 kg to 5000 kg per cycle
Global Standards – Compatible with NH₃ or Freon-based systems
24/7 Support – Backed by our expert cold chain service team

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