Food Processing Chiller Manufacturers and Suppliers

Water chillers are the most common type of chilling equipment found in food and beverage businesses. These units circulate water through a heat exchanger to cool whatever is contained in them and maintain a constant temperature. An exterior control system allows operators to manage the unit and set the desired temperature. This kind of technology is used to cool soft drinks, baking mixes, wine, sauces, and soups. Large food processing chillers can be found in factories where food is being prepared for packaging and shipment to grocery stores and distribution centers. In food manufacturing facilities, a chiller represents a small fraction of the necessary processing equipment, but it is essential to the reliability and precision of the final product. Dairy processing facilities use large chillers to keep milk from spoiling before it is bottled, and any cafeteria that has milk on tap will store the milk in a chilling machine that keeps it at a steady temperature before it is consumed. A chiller is also important during the wine making process to develop a consistent taste and create the best possible product. Too much variation in temperature during fermentation could lead to a ruined batch, particularly if the temperature becomes too warm.

A food processing chiller is usually made using stainless steel so that it can be easily wiped down and kept clean to ensure that food and safety standards for cleanliness are maintained at all times. Unlike a refrigeration unit, which wastes the heat that its motor produces while cooling the inside, a chiller uses a heat exchanger to cool equipment by circulating liquid.