ARCTICjet®

The ARCTICjet® system is an intensive chilling and shower cooling system and is the preferred choice for product applications that require short process times and repeatable results. It is particularly suitable for products that need to be cooled down quickly in order to maximize shelf life and maintain product quality. For additional flexibility, the system can be extended with a cooking function on request.

Applications

Key facts about ARCTICjet® at a glance

Application areas

IK: Cold air chilling, alternatively shower cooling with ice water
OPTIONAL: Steam cooking function
DA: Shower cooling with potable water

System concept

Single- and double-row design
Transit (flow-through) version possible

Transport unit

Rolling wagons
Transport racks
Overhead rail hanging racks

Position of the cooler

On both sides or centrally above the row of wagons

Automatic inspection display

Remote maintenance

Possible

Process data management

Integration into central process control software

The most important features

Fast and precise chilling for maximum product safety
Compatible with various transport units
Sustainable and resource-conserving processes
Two-fold safety thanks to hygienization function and additional automatic cleaning

Intensive chilling for effective processes

The ARCTICjet® system is characterized by fast chilling times and seamless integration into existing production processes. Different cooling media such as ice water, cold air, or brine ensure the best results when treating the products. Two system concepts are available with the ARCTICjet®. The cooling coil can be arranged on both sides or centrally above the transport unit.

Performance features of the ARCTICjet® intensive chilling system

The ARCTICjet® intensive chilling and shower cooling systems are ideal for fast and controlled chilling of heat-treated products. These systems enable efficient pre-chilling by means of shower cooling and help to achieve low core temperatures thanks to intensive cold air chilling.

The use of different cooling media such as cold air, potable water, ice water, or brine ensures precise adaptation to the respective products and operational requirements. This extends the shelf life of the packaged product.

ARCTICjet® intensive chilling systems stand out thanks to their powerful air circulation, which enables an impressive cooling effect. This shortens process times and optimizes product shelf life. The rapid passage through the critical temperature range also reduces the risk of bacterial growth to a minimum.

Another option of ARCTICjet® systems is the integration of a steam sanitizing device which, in combination with an efficient cleaning system, ensures reliable operational and product safety. Schröter therefore not only offers effective chilling, but also the highest level of hygiene and process reliability.

Additional function: integrated steam cooking process

The ARCTICjet® IK with integrated cooking option opens up new efficiency potential for long cooking and cooling times, such as those required for cooked ham in molds or modules as well as for slicing logs. In the ARCTICjet® IK, the ham is first cooked to core temperature or F-value and then chilled directly to the desired core temperature.

One major advantage is the savings on transportation costs, since the time-consuming manual transfer of the heavy wagons or racks from the cooking to the chilling zone is no longer necessary – saving time and labor and offering optimum product safety. Thanks to this concept, even long cooking and cooling programs can be run automatically overnight and the products are ready for further processing or packaging the next morning.

Throughout the day, the ARCTICjet® IK enables flexible utilization of production capacity with short process times. For example, small-diameter products such as cooked or boiled sausages can be produced during the day, while the system can be used for large-diameter products such as cooked ham at night. This ensures optimum utilization of the system and maximizes production efficiency.

The ARCTICjet® is available with the CrossBack principle (1 to 8 trolleys).