Blast Chiller Gallery

Welcome to thisproduct gallery, focused on blast chillers with capacities of 100 lbs. to 200 lbs., both reach-in and roll-in models. In June 2009 we invited suppliers to submit their newest or most significant units, and these nine companies took up our offer.

If you need something different—say an undercounter model or something with greater capacity—consult the suppliers below or check our online Buyers Guide at www.fermag.com for a broad list of makers.

Supplier statements are not to be taken as editorial endorsements.

ALTO-SHAAM
Model: QC-50
Style: roll-in
Capacity, lbs.: 144
Capacity 18" x 26" pans: 12
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 24
Compressor, hp: 2.25
Supplier statement:
The Alto-Shaam QuickChiller offers the following capabilities and features:

• Four pre-programmed modes, including soft chill, hard chill, quick freeze and hold.
• 20 pre-programmed food item chill categories.
• Integration with Alto-Shaam Combitherm and Combimate holding cabinets.
• Compatible with optional HACCP documentation software to automatically record chilling details.
• Chill cavity distributes cold air evenly, chilling items on the top rack as effectively as those on the bottom rack.
• Available with a self-contained compressor or a remote compressor for efficiency and noise reduction.

www.altoshaam.com

AMERICAN PANEL
Model: AP20BCF175-3
Style: roll-in
Capacity, lbs.: 200
Capacity 18" x 26" pans: 13
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 26
Compressor, hp: 2.5
Supplier statement:
Introduced in July 2006, the HurriChill AP20BCF175-3 blast chiller/shock freezer from American Panel Corp. is a fully self-contained, air-cooled unit capable of accepting a full-size pan rack. The unit is UL listed to chill 200 lbs. of product from 160°F to 38°F in 90 mins. or less. American Panel says the advanced refrigeration design and control system save energy and speed operation by incorporating a single condensing unit, which performs the soft chill, hard chill or shock freeze cycles plus the holding feature in either an automatic or manual mode. Installation is easy with a plug-and-play unibody cabinet design.
www.hurrichill.com

DELFIELD
Model: T14D
Style: reach-in
Capacity, lbs.: 154
Capacity 18" x 26" pans: 13
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 26
Compressor, hp: 3
Supplier statement:
Delfield says the ConvoChill T14D Blast Chiller/Shock Freezer, which was introduced in August 2006, is a fully featured unit with a sophisticated yet easy-to-use electronic control package. Features include a cycle control with core probe, temperature and time display, status display, integrated onboard printer, preset programming capability of up to 99 programs, and a hot gas defrost system. Great power, versatility and reliability are the most evident features of ConvoChill blast chillers/freezers, says Delfield. Thousands of operators all over the world are successfully using Delfield blast chillers/freezers to promote greater profitability and improved quality in any foodservice operation.
www.delfield.com

ELECTROLUX
Model: air-o-chill Blast Chiller-Freezer 101
Style: reach-in
Capacity, lbs.: 110
Capacity 18" x 26" pans: 10
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 20
Compressor, hp: 2.5
Supplier statement:
Electrolux Professional says the air-o-chill blast chiller/freezer is easy to use with Cruise control, a one-touch automatic chilling feature that reduces the amount of time needed to chill the food product, which eliminates the potential for freezer burn. In less than 90 mins., the air-o-chill will chill most food products from 160�F to 39�F or below, faster than FDA guidelines of 240 mins., making it one of the fastest chillers on the market, says Electrolux. The units also feature residual time estimation that visually displays the amount of time left in a cycle, which allows you to effectively plan for the next batch of food to be chilled.
www.electroluxusa.com/professional

HENNY PENNY
Model: BCF-110
Style: reach-in
Capacity, lbs.: 110
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 10
Compressor, hp: 2�
Supplier statement:
Henny Penny says its blast chillers combine easy-to-use digital controls and superior design features in a tough commercial package sized to meet any foodservice requirement. All units can be operated in timer mode or automatically by food temperature using the patented multi-point Frigiprobe. At the end of each chilling cycle, each product load can be placed into an automatic holding mode. At Henny Penny, we aren�t satisfied with simply making the best products. That�s why you�ll find our level of service and commitment to your foodservice operation unmatched by anyone in the industry—on any continent.
www.hennypenny.com

IRINOX
Model: LCMA 142.80
Style: reach-in
Capacity, lbs.: 175
Capacity 18" x 26" pans: 12
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 24
Compressor, hp: 2.8
Supplier statement:
Features of the LCMA 142.80 include:

• Indirect airflow ventilation designed to reduce loss of product moisture.
• Evaporator coil made of 100% copper.
• Multiple port injection of refrigerant for airflow consistency.
• UV anti-bacterial sterilizing lamps.
• Heated magnetic core probe for easy removal from frozen product.
• Fans made of cast aluminum and spun balanced to ensure fan motor longevity.
• Ergonomic door handles and heavy-duty hinges.
• Easy access to the evaporator and condenser coils for maintenance.
• Optional sous-vide probe, cruise ship construction or prison package.

www.irinox.com

RANDELL
Model: BC-10
Style: reach-in
Capacity, lbs.: 100
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 10
Compressor, hp: 1.5
Supplier statement:
With the introduction of the Randell Blast Chiller in May 1999, the Unified Brands company brought to market several options for small- and medium-size chillers. Randell�s Blast Chiller offers a unique Laminar airflow design that provides superior cooling by ducting air left to right over the product at a lower velocity. Randell says this provides more surface contact and helps minimize turbulence in the cabinet. The advantage is the product does not dry out, and this gives you the flexibility to use pans with or without the covers while cooling.
www.unifiedbrands.net

TRAULSEN
Model: RBC100
Style: reach-in
Capacity, lbs.: 110
Capacity 18" x 26" pans: 5
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 10
Compressor, hp: 1.25 (dual blast); .5 (holding)
Supplier statement:
Traulsen says the ease of use of its blast chillers sets them apart. A one-button EZ Start feature simplifies training, and control works just like an ATM machine, making the unit easy to operate. The chiller is uniquely powerful with three chill menus (by temperature, time or product) and three operating modes, including blast chill, soft chill and freeze chill. Traulsen supplies two printers for HACCP documentation. The first printer produces labels with complete cycle data, including operator and product names. The second printer is Traulsen�s exclusive label printer that provides adhesive labels to be placed on product containers, eliminating the chance of operator error.
www.traulsen.com

VICTORY
Model: VBC-100
Style: reach-in
Capacity, lbs.: 100
Capacity 18" x 26" pans: 12
Capacity 12" x 20" pans: 24
Compressor, hp: 2
Supplier statement:
The VBC-100 quickly chills 100 lbs. of hot food from 160�F to a core temperature of 38�F in 90 mins. or less. The unique E-Z BLAST microprocessor initiates blast chill cycles in three simple steps for easy operation. At the end of each cycle the cabinet reverts to a 38�F storage refrigerator for greater flexibility. Each chill cycle can be controlled by selecting either the time or temperature method of cycle termination. Three temperature-sensing food probes offer precise monitoring and significant energy savings, says Victory. And a data logger provides up to seven days of HAACP temperature recording.
www.victory-refrig.com