Month: March 2022

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Dairy

7 Signs Your Dairy Operation Needs an Industrial-Grade Chiller

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Is your dairy operation using an off-the-shelf comfort chiller to cool milk? If so, you could be missing out on the many cost and performance benefits of an industrial-grade system designed specifically to meet your rigorous demands.

In this post, we’ll highlight the following seven classic signs that your standard chiller could use an industrial cooling upgrade:

  1. Your chiller can’t keep up with your dairy production
  2. It’s challenging to achieve precise temperatures
  3. Milk doesn’t stay cool
  4. You can only operate your chiller during certain months
  5. You experience significant refrigerant loss
  6. Energy operating costs are high
  7. Chiller maintenance is burdensome

Keep reading to learn more about these seven signs that your operation could benefit from an industrial-grade dairy chiller.

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Food processing

3 Advantages of Low-Temperature Chillers for Frozen Food Processing Applications

Middle-aged black man shopping in supermarket frozen foods section

With more people choosing to eat at home during the pandemic, the demand for frozen food skyrocketed. Enhanced availability and food quality also contributed to the increased trend that experts believe is here to stay, leading many suppliers to upgrade and expand their cold storage solutions. If you’re considering upgrading an off-the-shelf chiller to a specialized low-temperature system for your frozen food processing applications, this article is for you. We’ll uncover the top three advantages of making the switch.

Low-temperature chillers are more advantageous than off-the-shelf alternatives because they offer:

  1. Rapid pull-down capabilities
  2. Oil management capabilities
  3. Efficient evaporators for low-temperature fluid

Continue reading for more information on how you can benefit from each of these low-temperature chilling options for frozen food applications.

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Food processing

How to Choose the Best Food Processing Chiller

Closeup of employee holding clipboard in refrigerated food processing area

The best food processing chiller is different for every facility – there’s no universal solution. So, which system is best for you? Generally, the answer depends on several factors, such as your application and preferences. However, there are several other considerations that we’ll walk you through in this post.

To make your decision process smooth, we’ve profiled the following three food processing chillers, highlighting the type of coolant, key features, benefits, and the best applications for each one.

  1. 42˚F+ Potable Water Chiller
  2. 35-41˚F Ingredient Water Glycol Chillers
  3. Glycol Chillers

Let’s explore these options further to help determine which food processing chiller might be the best solution for you.

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