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Hardening Systems

Industrial hardening systems for ice cream and food products. Complete hardening to the core after pre-freezing.

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Product Details

  • Custom hardening tunnel and room design for ice cream and food products
  • Homogeneous hardening to the core after pre-freezing
  • Adjustable hardening temperature between -25°C and -40°C
  • Rapid and homogeneous hardening with high-velocity air circulation
  • PLC-controlled automation and temperature monitoring
  • AISI 304/316 stainless steel construction
  • Energy-efficient refrigeration system
  • HACCP compliant hygienic design

What is a Hardening System?

Hardening is a process used in ice cream and similar food product manufacturing. It is the process of completely hardening a product to its core after the pre-freezing (soft freezing) stage. Hardening tunnels or hardening rooms are specialized refrigeration equipment used for this purpose.

How Does the Hardening Process Work?

In ice cream production, the product first undergoes pre-freezing in a freezer. During the hardening stage, the product is exposed to high-velocity air circulation at temperatures between -25°C and -40°C. This ensures all sections harden homogeneously and become ready for storage and distribution.

Applications

  • Stick ice cream, cone ice cream, cup ice cream, sandwich ice cream
  • Frozen cakes, pastries, tarts
  • Ready food products requiring pre-freezing
  • Chocolate-coated frozen products

Specifications

SpecValue
System TypeHardening Tunnel / Room
Hardening Temp-25°C to -40°C
ConstructionAISI 304/316 Stainless Steel
ControlPLC + Temperature Monitoring
RefrigerantR404A, R448A, R449A or NH3
CapacityPer project specs
HygieneHACCP compliant

Applications

  • Ice cream production facilities
  • Frozen dessert and pastry manufacturers
  • Stick, cone and cup ice cream producers
  • Chocolate-coated frozen product manufacturers
  • Ready frozen food manufacturers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hardening system?
A process in ice cream and food product manufacturing that completely hardens the product to its core after pre-freezing.
Which products use hardening systems?
Primarily ice cream, frozen desserts, chocolate-coated frozen products and ready food products requiring pre-freezing.
Difference between hardening and freezing?
Freezing brings the product to a certain temperature, while hardening ensures all sections harden homogeneously and completely.

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