Spiral immersion conveyor, system, and method for use
CA 2422077 A1 · Owner: Supachill International Pty. Ltd. · Inventors: Roselli, Robin; Wood, Brian; Wilson, Chris
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An improved method of transporting materials or products for chilling or freezing comprising the use of a multi-tiered spiral path conveyor belt , capable of tight radial turning in a restricted area to immerse the materials or products into a tank containing a cooling fluid and circulating the cooling fluid past the material or product is presented. The materials or products may or may not undergo chemical preparation prior to immersion depending on the , type of materials or products to be chilled or frozen. The cooling fluid which can be food-grade solute, is circulated past the material at a substantially constant predetermined velocity and temperature to freeze the material or …
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- Filed September 14, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended September 14, 2021.
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