CRYOVAC® Brand TC200 Automated Chill Tunnel

Designed for vacuum packaging applications in the fresh red meat, poultry, dairy and processed meat markets, the CRYOVAC® brand TC200 Automated Chill Tunnel quickly re-chills products after shrinking. 

 

This is a critical step in USDA-inspected plants as well as operations that focus on export markets. Re-chilling packaged products helps prevent bacterial growth and discoloration that may occur at or above ambient temperatures. The CRYOVAC® brand TC200 is designed to remove heat as quickly as possible, at speeds as high as 54 PPM for maximum packaging line efficiency.

Our state-of-the-art TC200 uses a self-contained refrigeration system that does not require connection to existing refrigeration systems. Part of a comprehensive 3-piece modular system, which includes the TS200 for shrinking and the TD200 for drying, this chiller enables an automated finishing solution that sets the industry standard for efficient protein packaging solutions.

Features and Benefits

  • Self-contained refrigeration unit improves energy efficiency and simplifies
    placement
  • Helps processors meet export requirements for meats and cheese
  • Automatic chilling post-packaging prevents bacterial growth
  • Quick, high efficiency processing up to 54 PPM
  • Modular system integration with TS200 shrink and TD200 drying tunnels

How Automation Drives Process Optimization

Related Solution

Leveraging automated equipment is your means to create operational and workforce efficiencies that remove process variation and yield consistent results every time. See the power of a fully automated protein packaging line.

Specifications

The CRYOVAC® brand TC200 Automated Chill Tunnel complies with FDA requirements for food packaging. Certificate available on request.

Speed:

variable up to 54 FPM

Product Size:

  • Width: up to 22” (555 mm)
  • Length: up to 56” (1422 mm)
  • Height: up to 10.5” (2665 mm)
  • Weight: up to 220 lbs (100 kg)

Electrical Voltage:

3-phase, 460 V, 60 Hz, 8 AMP

Air:

0.6 – 1.0 MPa

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Frequently Asked Questions

The shrinking process for vacuum sealed food packaging involves hot water or steam. Where fresh proteins are concerned, while the exposure to heat is very brief, re-chilling the product as quickly as possible after shrinking helps prevent bacterial growth and discoloration that may occur at temperatures of or higher than 60°F.

CRYOVAC® brand fully integrated packaging solutions combine innovative materials, equipment, and services to deliver operational and workforce efficiency to protein processors. By linking components that include label printers, shrink bags, robotic bag loading, vacuum equipment, and shrink tunnels supported by our outstanding technical service and AMP preventive maintenance, processors will see substantial improvement in throughput, package quality, labor utilization, and waste reduction. Learn more here.