How do freezing plates work?
Plate freezing is a way to quickly freeze food by putting it directly between two cold metal plates. This method is employed when the meal shape comprises two parallel, flat surfaces. The thinner the food is between these two surfaces, the quicker the freezing process will take place.
Commonly frozen in plate freezers are brick-shaped packaged foods. In plate freezers, refrigerant is allowed to circulate within the plates’ tiny channels. The bundled items are compressed tightly between the plates. High heat transfer rates can be achieved between the packed product and the refrigerant plates.
The frozen meals are then packed in cartons following the freezing process. The cartons are labeled and kept in a freezer warehouse until they need to be sent to stores.
Different types of plate freezers
Horizontal plate freezers and vertical plate freezers are the two most common plate freezer types. In general, they perform the same …