Thawing systems
FINNCOLD THAWING SYSTEMS
Kometos Oy provides thawing systems for efficient and controlled defrosting of any deep-frozen food products. Thawing equipment is perfectly suited e.g. for thawing of meat, fish and poultry products.
Kometos Oy has been supplying process equipments to its customers over 30 years. Thawing systems are installed as a complete delivery at the customer´s premises. Systems have been designed and manufactured to ensure a high-quality, energy-efficient end result, and the lowest possible loss.
BENEFITS OF FINNCOLD THAWING SYSTEMS
Wide range of applications
The Finncold thawing technology is perfectly suited for controlled thawing of all deep-frozen food products.
High-quality thawing process
The PLC-controlled Finncold thawing technology utilises heat, controlled air flows, cryogenics and humidity. In Kometos thawing process the end temperature of products to be thawed can be +3 – +4o C without the surface cell of the product opens and the product starts to “drain” or mature. The end result is a high quality product with minimum losses.
Fast and controlled thawing process even with a loss of less than 1%
The thawing programme developed by Kometos ensures a fast and controlled thawing process, that results in minimizing losses (liquids and evaporation), consistent product quality, colour and final temperatures and also an easy-to-use and unmanned process. Payback time with Kometos thawing units is up to less than 6 months, depending on the product to be thawed. Load payback calculation from here!
Tested thawing method
Only high quality components, tested in accordance with our plant’s quality system, are used in the Finncold thawing method. During 30 years Kometos has delivered hundreds of thawing units all around the world.
Hygienic thawing process
Only indoor air is used in the Finncold thawing process. Furthermore, thawing equipment are manufactured of moisture resistant and easily cleaned ST elements (developed by Kometos Oy) approved for foodstuffs, which allows guaranteeing hygiene during the thawing process. All internal surfaces of Kometos´ thawing units have an antibacterial coating, that provides lifelong protection against bacteria.
Storage mode
Following the completion of the thawing process the Finncold thawing system automatically switches into the storage mode, keeping food products at the desired temperature. Moreover, thanks to the timed thawing programme the thawing process can be activated at a desired time.
Versatility
Finncold units may be set up either inside the factory or outside the production facility. Furthermore, a thawing indoor system can be provided as a drive-through version. The versatile and easily portable MTC-15 can be placed both indoors and outdoors.
FUNCTION OF THAWING SYSTEMS
Finncold frozen products thawing systems operate along a PLC controlled thawing process, where temperature, air flow and humidity are controlled using temperature- (product surface-, internal temperature- and room temperature-) as well as humidity sensors. Air flow is controlled by a bus controlled EC-fans.
The thawing system is also supplied with cooling equipment making it possible to use the chamber for storage (max. 48 hours) when the product´s target temperature has been achieved. Storage temperature = process target temperature, until the system is stopped.
The cooling equipment enables scheduled thawing (max. 48 hours). Products can be placed in the system on beforehand while also setting the start time of the thawing process. In this instance the system operates as a cold storage (max -6 °C) until the thawing process starts according to the set schedule.
The largest thawing units, MTS-24 and MTS-36, operates on the so-called “medium system” and are able to use the cold- and thermal energy from the plant´s processes.
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) / 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 | 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
| 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. |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, power 60 kW |
| 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 | 4460 x 2800 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 3 – 6 euro pallets (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
| 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. |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 45 kW |
| 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
| 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. |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 45 kW |
| 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 (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
| 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. |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 60 kW |
| 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 (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
| 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. |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 60 kW |
| 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 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
| 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. |
| Heating | Electric resistor heating, heating power 60 kW |
| 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 (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
| Size | 11300 x 4600 x 3100 |
| Capacity | 24 + 12 euro pallets or 14.400 kg + 7.200 kg = 21.600 kg |
Technical information
| 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 |
