Thawing process systems
Finncold thawing systems meet the high standards of the food industry
The Kometos defrosting systems are designed for efficient and controlled defrosting of any deep-frozen food products. Our thawing machines are perfectly suited for thawing, amongst others, meat, fish, and poultry products.
We deliver our thawing systems as a turnkey solution. We install the equipment and machines on your premises and train your personnel to use them. Your defrosting system is up and running quickly – no hassle!
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 1825 x 1725 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 1 trolley/pallet or 500 – 600 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 1825 x 1725 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 1 trolley/pallet or 500 – 600 kg / process |
| Area of activity | -20 °C…+2 °C, products in trolley on the shelf |
| Thawing time | Varies by product/by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C… -2 °C 10 – 12 h -20 °C…+2 °C 16 – 24 h Optimal thawing process is achieved, when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Weight of cabinet | Total weight appr. 650 kg. |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor 3,1 kW (-8 °C / +32 °C) |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating capacity 15 kW |
| Air circulation | Air circulation with EC-fan |
| PLC control | Control PLC KOMETOS |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 3 x 400 V 32 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, min. 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
| PLC Control | Control plc KOMETOS. The operating panel is located outside the cabinet next to the door. Thawing equipment can be connected to the client’s Ethernet data network through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 2720 x 2500 (2200) x 3000 |
| Capacity | 2 trolley/pallet or 1.000 – 1.200 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 2720 x 2500 (2200) x 3000 |
| Capacity | 2 trolley/pallet or 1.000 – 1.200 kg / process |
| Area of activity | -20 °C…+2 °C, products in trolleys on the shelf |
| Thawing time | Varies by product/by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C… -2 °C 10 – 12 h -20 °C…+2 °C 16 – 24 h Optimal thawing process is achieved, when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Weight of cabinet | Total weight appr. 850 kg. |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor 3,1 kW (-8 °C / +32 °C) |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating capacity 15 kW |
| Air circulation | Air circulation with EC-fan |
| PLC control | Control PLC KOMETOS |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 3 x 400 V 63 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
| PLC Control | Control plc KOMETOS. The operating panel is located outside the cabinet next to the door. Thawing equipment can be connected to the client’s Ethernet data network through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 4460 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 3 – 6 euro pallets or 1 800 – 3 600 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 4460 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 3 – 6 euro pallets or 1.800 – 3.600 kg / process |
| Area of activity | -20 °C (-18 °C) …+2 °C, products in E2 boxes or trolleys.
-20 °C (-18 °C) … -2 °C, products in E2 boxes, trolleys or in carton packages + spacers between layers. Optimal thawing process is achieved when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Thawing time | Varies by product / by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C…- 2 °C 8 – 12 h -20 °C…+ 2 °C 12 – 18 h |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 400 V 100 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
Technic of process equipment
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 45 kW |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor, refrigerant R449, cooling capacity 4,7 kW (-10 °C / +32 °C). If the temperature of the surrounding environment exceeds +32 °C, the efficiency of the cooling compressor drops thus the thawing process is prolonged. |
| Air circulation | Air recirculation with EC –fans (3 pcs) |
| Air flow guide | Rising and lowering with a spindle motors |
| PLC control | PLC-control: The control logic Omron / KOMETOS. The thawing system will be connected to client´s Ethernet-data network, through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
| Options | Freezing -6°C Capacity 3000 kg |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 5940 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 6 – 9 euro pallets or 3.600 – 5.400 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 5940 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 6 – 9 euro pallets or 3.600 – 5.400 kg / process |
| Area of activity | -20 °C (-18 °C) …+2 °C, products in E2 boxes or trolleys.
-20 °C (-18 °C) … -2 °C, products in E2 boxes, trolleys or in carton packages + spacers between layers. Optimal thawing process is achieved when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Thawing time | Varies by product / by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C…- 2 °C 8 – 12 h -20 °C…+ 2 °C 12 – 18 h |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 400 V 100 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
Technic of process equipment
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 45 kW |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor, refrigerant R449, cooling capacity 4,7 kW (-10 °C / +32 °C). If the temperature of the surrounding environment exceeds +32 °C, the efficiency of the cooling compressor drops thus the thawing process is prolonged. |
| Air circulation | Air recirculation with EC –fans (3 pcs) |
| Air flow guide | Rising and lowering with a spindle motors |
| PLC control | PLC-control: The control logic Omron / KOMETOS. The thawing system will be connected to client´s Ethernet-data network, through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
| Options | Freezing -6°C Capacity 3000 kg |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 6675 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 6 – 12 euro pallets or 3.600 – 7.200 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 6675 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 6 – 12 euro pallets or 3.600 – 7.200 kg / process |
| Area of activity | -20 °C (-18 °C) …+2 °C, products in E2 boxes or trolleys.
-20 °C (-18 °C) … -2 °C, products in E2 boxes, trolleys or in carton packages + spacers between layers. Optimal thawing process is achieved when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Thawing time | Varies by product / by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C…- 2 °C 8 – 12 h -20 °C…+ 2 °C 12 – 18 h |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 400 V 125 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
Technic of process equipment
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 60 kW |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor, refrigerant R449, cooling capacity 7,2 kW (-10 °C / +32 °C). If the temperature of the surrounding environment exceeds +32 °C, the efficiency of the cooling compressor drops thus the thawing process is prolonged. |
| Air circulation | Air recirculation with EC –fans (3 pcs) |
| Air flow guide | Rising and lowering with a spindle motors |
| PLC control | PLC-control: The control logic Omron / KOMETOS. The thawing system will be connected to client´s Ethernet-data network, through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
| Options | Freezing -6°C Capacity 3000 kg |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 8145 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 9 –15 euro pallets or 5 400 – 9 000 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 8145 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 9 – 15 euro pallets or 5 400 – 9 000 kg / process |
| Area of activity | -20 °C (-18 °C) …+2 °C, products in E2 boxes or trolleys.
-20 °C (-18 °C) … -2 °C, products in E2 boxes, trolleys or in carton packages + spacers between layers. Optimal thawing process is achieved when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Thawing time | Varies by product / by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C…- 2 °C 8 – 12 h -20 °C…+ 2 °C 12 – 18 h |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 3 x 400 V 125 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
Technic of process equipment
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 60 kW |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor, refrigerant R449, cooling capacity 7,2 kW (-10 °C / +32 °C). If the temperature of the surrounding environment exceeds +32 °C, the efficiency of the cooling compressor drops thus the thawing process is prolonged. |
| Air circulation | Air recirculation with EC –fans (3 pcs) |
| Air flow guide | Rising and lowering with a spindle motors |
| PLC control | PLC-control: The control logic Omron / KOMETOS. The thawing system will be connected to client´s Ethernet-data network, through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
| Options | Freezing -6°C Capacity 3000 kg |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 8890 x 2800 x 3300 |
| Capacity | 9 – 15 euro pallets or 5 400 – 9 000 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 8890 x 2800 x 3300 |
| Capacity | 9 – 15 euro pallets or 5 400 – 9 000 kg /process |
| Area of activity | -20 °C (-18 °C) …+2 °C, products in E2 boxes or trolleys
-20 °C(-18 °C) … -2 °C, products in E2 boxes, trolleys or carton packages + spacers between layers. Optimal thawing process is achieved when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Thawing time | Varies by product / by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C…- 2 °C 8 – 12 h -20 °C…+ 2 °C 12 – 18 h |
| Structure | A technology space integrated into the outdoor defrosting system with a control panel, cooling equipment and water and compressed air connections for moistening. |
| Frame | Self-supporting metal subframe, 8 pcs support legs. |
| Weight | Total weight appr. 4 500 kg |
Technic of thawing equipment
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, power 60 kW |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor, refrigerant R449, cooling capacity of 7,2 kW (-8 °C / +32 °C). If the temperature of the surrounding environment exceeds +32 °C, the efficiency of the cooling compressor drops thus the thawing process is prolonged. |
| Air circulation | Air circulation with EC -fans (3 pcs) |
| Air flow quide | Rising and lowering with a spindle motors |
| PLC control | Control plc KOMETOS. The operating panel is located outside next to the process room door. Thawing equipment can be connected to the client’s Ethernet data network through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 3 x 400 V 125 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
| Drain connection | Ø 75 mm |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 8145 x 5600 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 2 independent thawing processes, both with capacity of 9 – 15 euro pallets or 5 400 – 9 000 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 8145 x 5600 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 2 independent thawing processes, both with capacity of 9 – 15 euro pallets or 5 400 – 9 000 kg / process |
| Area of activity | -20 °C (-18 °C) …+2 °C, products in E2 boxes or trolleys.
-20 °C (-18 °C) … -2 °C, products in E2 boxes, trolleys or in carton packages + spacers between layers. Optimal thawing process is achieved when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Thawing time | Varies by product / by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C…- 2 °C 8 – 12 h -20 °C…+ 2 °C 12 – 18 h |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 3 x 400 V 125 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
Technic of process equipment
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 60 kW |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor, refrigerant R449, cooling capacity 7,2 kW (-10 °C / +32 °C). If the temperature of the surrounding environment exceeds +32 °C, the efficiency of the cooling compressor drops thus the thawing process is prolonged. |
| Air circulation | Air recirculation with EC –fans (3 pcs) |
| Air flow guide | Rising and lowering with a spindle motors |
| PLC control | PLC-control: The control logic Omron / KOMETOS. The thawing system will be connected to client´s Ethernet-data network, through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
| Options | Freezing -6°C Capacity 3000 kg |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 7650 x 4600 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 24 euro pallets or 14 400 kg / process |
Technical information
| Size | 7650 x 4600 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 24 euro pallets or 14 400 kg / process |
| Range | -20 °C (-18 °C) … +2 °C, products in E2-boxes or trolleys.
-20 °C (-18 °C) … -2 °C, products in E2 boxes, trolleys or in carton packages + spacers between layers. Optimal thawing process is achieved when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) for both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Thawing time | Varies by product / by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C…- 2 °C 8 – 12 h -20 °C…+ 2 °C 12 – 18 h |
| Cooling | Cooling by means of a cooling agent. A coolant available in the system of the plant, such as NH3, glycol, freezium or similar. The solution is pumped to the heat exchanger delivered by Kometos. Cooling capacity requirement: 25 kW. Max. temperature of the solution: -15 °C. |
| Delivery limit | The client shall supply and connect a pipeline from their own cooling system to the heat exchanger unit delivered by Kometos. Kometos shall deliver the required valves, heat exchangers, pumps and pipelines from the heat exchanger to the room. |
| Heating | Heating by means of a heating agent. A heated solution available in the system of the plant, such as glycol, freezium or similar. Heating capacity need: 90 kW. Minimum temperature of the solution: +40 °C. |
| Delivery limit | The client shall supply and connect a pipeline from their own cooling / heating system to the heat exchanger unit delivered by Kometos. The client shall provide for a possible supplementary filling of the system, if required. Liquid circulating in the steamer of the thawing process is glycol. |
| Air circulation | Air circulation with EC-fans |
| Intermediate level / Air guide | Electromechanical spindle motors for lifting and lowering the intermediate level. |
| PLC control | Control PLC KOMETOS. The operating panel is located outside next to the process room door. Thawing equipment can be connected to the client’s Ethernet data network through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 3 x 400 V 63 A/room |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
extension part for MTS-24 process
| Size | 11300 x 4600 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 24 + 12 euro pallets or 14.400 kg + 7.200 kg = 21.600 kg |
Technical information
extension part for MTS-24 process
| Size | 11300 x 4600 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 24 + 12 euro pallets or 14.400 kg + 7.200 kg = 21.600 kg / |
| Cooling | Cooling capacity requirement: 37 kW. Max. temperature of the solution: -15 °C. |
| Heating | Heating capacity need: 135 kW. Minimum temperature of the solution: +40 °C. |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 3 x 400 V 63 A/room |
| Water connection | R ½”, 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Size | 1825 x 1725 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 400 kg / day |
Technical information
| Size | 1825 x 1725 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 400 kg / day |
| Area of activity | -20 °C…+2 °C, products in trolley on the shelf |
| Thawing time | Varies by product/by packaging, indicative times:
-20 °C… -2 °C 10 – 12 h -20 °C…+2 °C 16 – 24 h Optimal thawing process is achieved, when the product´s start temperature is -20 °C (-18 °C) in case of both the scheduled process and the so called direct thawing process. |
| Weight of cabinet | Total weight appr. 650 kg. |
| Cooling | Hermetic refrigeration compressor 3,1 kW (-8 °C / +32 °C) |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating capacity 15 kW |
| Air circulation | Air circulation with EC-fan |
| PLC control | Control PLC KOMETOS |
Interface data
| Electrical connection | 3 x 400 V 32 A |
| Water connection | R ½”, min. 4 bar |
| Compressed air supply | R ½”, 2,8 bar |
| PLC Control | Control plc KOMETOS. The operating panel is located outside the cabinet next to the door. Thawing equipment can be connected to the client’s Ethernet data network through which Kometos has the opportunity for a secure service connection. IP addresses from a client. Ethernet connection enables to get thawing data from PLC. |
Efficient thawing process minimizes defrost losses
Hygiene standards approved for the food industry
30+ years of experience in thawing and defrosting
Why choose Finncold defrosting systems and thawing chambers
Fast and controlled thawing with losses as low as 1%
The defrosting machine and equipment developed by Kometos ensure a fast and controlled thawing process that results in minimal losses, reducing the release of liquids and evaporation.
Easy-to-use thawing machine with minimal human resources
The Finncold defrosting system is easy to use and it doesn’t require active participation from your staff during the thawing process.
Carefully tested thawing process
We use only high-quality components that we test in our facility in accordance with our quality assurance system. Over 30 years, we have delivered hundreds of thawing containers and defrosting machines all around the world.
Thawing process that guarantees high-quality products
The Finncold thawing machine utilizes heat, controlled airflow, cryogenics, and humidity. As a result of the Kometos thawing process, the final temperature of the defrosted products can be between +3 – +4 °C. The surface of the product doesn’t open, this way avoiding draining of the product. Result? High-quality products with the right texture, color, and temperature.
Hygiene standards approved for the food industry
Only indoor air is used in the Finncold thawing process. What’s more, our thawing containers and rooms are built with moisture-resistant and easily cleanable elements approved for the food industry. This guarantees hygiene during the thawing process. All internal surfaces of our thawing units have an antibacterial coating that provides lifelong protection against bacteria.
Versatile solutions for every facility
Finncold units can be set up either inside the factory or outside the production facility. Furthermore, an indoor thawing system can be provided as a drive-through version. The versatile and easily portable MTC-15 can be placed both indoors and outdoors.
How to minimize drip losses?
When defrosting food products, some liquid is always released. But the Finncold thawing systems keep the defrost losses as low as 1% of the weight of the product.
Finncold units are suitable for a variety of products
Meat and poultry
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Raw meat, such as beef, pork, lamb, or reindeer
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Poultry, such as chicken, turkey, or duck
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Cooked meat products, such as sausages, nuggets, or meatballs
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Ready meals
Fish and seafood
- Fish
- Shrimp and prawn
- Shellfish, crab, and crayfish
- Squid and octopus
- Scallop, oyster, and mussel
- Roe and caviar
- Seafood products, such as smoked fish, fish fingers, or fish cutlets
Fruits, vegetables, and potatoes
- Raw or precooked vegetables
- Potato wedges, french fries, and other potato products
- Fruits
- Berries
Bakery products
- Bread
- Confectionary products
- Buns, rolls, and biscuits
- Cakes, pastries, and other baked goods
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How our defrosting systems work
The Finncold thawing system utilizes heat, controlled airflow, cryogenics, humidity, and the “ice bank” formed by the frozen food products.
Our defrosting system is based on a controlled thawing process where temperature, airflow, and humidity are monitored and controlled with sensors and fans. The sensors monitor both humidity and temperature. The sensors keep track of the temperature inside and on the surface of the product, as well as the room temperature.
The largest thawing units, MTS-24 and MTS-36, operate on the so-called “medium system” and are able to use the thermal energy generated from the plant’s processes.
Thawing containers that double as short-term cold storage
Our thawing systems are equipped with a cooling system which makes it possible to use the thawing chamber for short-term cold storage (max. 48 hours) once the target temperature is achieved. Storage temperature is the same as the target temperature until the process is stopped.
The cooling system also enables scheduled thawing (max. 48 hours). Place the products in the thawing container beforehand and set the desired start time for the thawing. Until the scheduled thawing begins, the thawing room functions as cold storage (max -6 °C).
Order a demo unit – test our thawing system with your product
Want to see how our thawing solution works in practice?
Order a test container and we’ll come to your facility to thaw your product.
What our customers say about our thawing system
As these units have good efficiency, we have fully achieved our goals. The new thawing solution is efficient, but at the same time gentle on the raw material, and it supports our processes well.
– Sven-Åke Axelsson, Project Manager, Atria Sweden
When defrosting food items, the key is not to raise the surface temperature of the product. This way, the cell structure doesn’t break and the product doesn’t release liquids. The defrosted product is as good as fresh. This is what we call controlled thawing.
There are different types of thawing methods and industrial defrosting equipment:
- Microwave and radio frequency
- Cold water thawing
- Cold room thawing
- Controlled air flow process
The Kometos Finncold thawing system is the only controlled thawing method on the market. The thawing system allows the thawing temperature to be adjusted according to the product’s properties without breaking the product’s structure.
The Finncold thawing system is suitable for thawing all frozen foods. The defrosted products are as good as fresh because the surface temperature of the product doesn’t rise above the set target temperature.
The approved methods of thawing frozen food can depend on the country you operate in and the local regulations. The Finncold thawing systems are used globally and they meet the strict hygiene standards of the food industry.
The thawing method that our defrosting machines use is a so-called controlled air flow process. Our thawing machines monitor and control temperature, air flow, and humidity with sensors and fans, resulting in a high-quality and evenly defrosted end product.
Once the defrosting process is finished, the thawing chamber automatically switches into storage mode, keeping the food products at the desired temperature. This makes it possible to use the thawing room for col storing the products for up to 48 hours.
However, the thawing rooms aren’t designed for long-term cold storage. Learn more about our freezing systems that are ideal for freezing and cold storing food products.
Our thawing containers and rooms are built with moisture-resistant and easily cleanable elements approved for the food industry. This guarantees hygiene during the thawing process. All internal surfaces of our thawing units have an antibacterial coating that provides lifelong protection against bacteria.
In addition, we follow the certified ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance program.
