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OctoFrost IF Cooling Tunnel

Rapidly cool food products below 5°C with a high-volume of ice-cold water, ensuring superior quality, higher yield, reliable food safety, and efficient energy use with the OctoFrost IF Chiller.

Front view of the OctoFrost Cooling Tunnel, a stainless steel industrial machine with a blue conveyor system and multiple top-mounted nozzles for controlled cooling. Visible piping and valves suggest integration with water or cooling agents. The OctoFrost logo appears on the front panel.

What is a Water Chiller?

A water chiller in the food industry is a piece of equipment used to rapidly cool food products—often after blanching, cooking, or other heat treatments—by circulating chilled water over or around them. This quick temperature reduction helps maintain food quality, retain nutrients, improve yield, and ensure food safety, while also enabling more efficient downstream processes such as IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) freezing.

Common Challenges In Water Chilling

Ensuring Uniform Temperature Reduction

Achieving consistent, even cooling across all product surfaces can be difficult, potentially leading to uneven product quality.

Maintaining Low and Stable Temperatures

Keeping the water at a consistently low temperature requires precise control and monitoring, which can be technologically and energetically demanding.

Preserving Product Quality and Yield

Over-chilling or uneven chilling may affect texture, appearance, and overall quality of the food, reducing yield and market value.

Energy Efficiency

Chilling systems can consume significant energy, driving the need for more efficient technologies and methods to minimize costs and environmental impact.

Food Safety Compliance

Ensuring that chilling processes meet strict food safety standards (e.g., maintaining temperatures below critical limits) can be challenging, especially during continuous, high-throughput operations.

Front view of an OctoFrost IQF chiller machine, showcasing a sleek stainless steel design with multiple inspection hatches, blue conveyor belts, and integrated piping. The OctoFrost logo is visible on the front panel of the equipment.

What makes the OctoFrostIF Chiller different

The combination of precise temperature control, efficient water management, and gentle handling makes the OctoFrost Chiller a standout solution for pre-cooling products before freezing. It caters to industries where product quality and yield are critical, distinguishing it from systems that might prioritize speed over care or use harsher methods.
Close-up view of the OctoFrost IF Chiller system inside a food processing facility. Multiple stainless steel nozzles release a uniform rainshower of water over a conveyor belt below, illustrating hygienic and efficient cooling in action.

Efficient Water Management

Filtered and Recirculated Water: The system uses a filtration and recirculation process, ensuring the water is clean and used efficiently, reducing waste and ensuring consistent cooling. Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE): The PHE provides a steady supply of ice-cold water at a temperature of 1°C. This precise control ensures the product cools uniformly and quickly without compromising quality.
technical diaram of the cross flow water system in octofrost impingement flash chiller

Cross-Flow Water System

The OctoFrost cross-flow water system results in the quickest possible chilling of the product. The high volume of filtered and recirculated 1°C water is distributed evenly across the whole width and length of the chiller; deluging the product and immediately exiting the chiller to be re-chilled by the PHE. The temperature increase of the water after passing through the product does not exceed 4°C, requiring little energy for re-chilling. The water flowing through the chiller has the exact same temperature in every part of the IF Chiller.
industrial cooker with rainshower

Rainshower System

The rainshower system guarantees quickest heat transfer, allowing accurate temperature control within 0.2°C of the set temperatures. The water falls gently over the product by means of gravitation only, therefore product quality is not compromised. Additionally, the rainshower system serves a product cleaning function.
broccoli in rainshower system

Improved Yield and Product Quality

Gravity-Based Water Distribution: Water is allowed to fall gently over the product using gravity, avoiding the need for mechanical agitation. This minimizes the risk of product damage, maintaining its appearance and texture. No Mechanical Agitation: By avoiding harsh mechanical movement, the product retains its natural shape, structure, and quality, which is particularly important for delicate items like fruits, vegetables, or seafood. Better IQF Results: A lower core temperature translates to more efficient IQF freezing, resulting in less dehydration or product weight loss during freezing. Higher Yield: Minimal damage and reduced water loss during the process ensure that more of the product’s weight is retained, leading to higher yields for producers.
industrial water chiller with rainshower technology

Flexible, Easy-to-Clean Design

The IF chiller’s modular construction and accessible interior components enable quick changeovers between products and simple cleaning routines. Its open design reduces downtime for maintenance, enhances overall hygiene, and supports compliance with strict food safety regulations. This flexibility in operation and upkeep allows food processors to adapt swiftly to varying product types and volumes, maintaining efficiency and product integrity.

Products You Can ChillWith OctoFrost IF Chiller

Tropical Fruits

Fruits

Berries

Pasta

Vegetables

Fish & Seafood

cooked rice in a red bowl

Rice & Grains

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Here's what our customers have to say

Our staff is very satisfied with operating the OctoFrost equipment. We also greatly appreciate the after-sales service, including prompt support for any issues and the professionalism of the staff in providing guidance, maintenance, and problem-solving.

Food Processor
Vietnam

From the moment the project began, I was fully convinced that we had made the right decision. Everything that was promised became a reality—performance, efficiency, energy savings, and operational wage savings. Moreover, the product quality we achieved is exceptional.

Food Processor
Germany

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