Continuous Throughput
- Enable uninterrupted 24/7 production across critical processes such as chilling, pasteurization, and fermentation
- Protect product quality and ensure food safety
- Minimize risk of product loss, contamination, and unplanned downtime
- Support high-volume production
Refrigeration You can Rely On
- Deliver stable condensing temperatures to improve system efficiency and consistency
- Manage peak loads and temperature fluctuations with reliable performance
- Reduce compressor energy consumption and overall operating costs by lowering head pressure
- Provide robust, low-maintenance equipment designed for long service life
- Incorporate redundancy options such as fans and motors to protect critical processes
- Meets strict hygiene, water quality, and regulatory requirements
How Our Products Support You
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Vertex® Evaporative Condenser
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CXVB & CXVT Evaporative Condensers
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TrilliumSeries® Adiabatic Condenser
Vertex® Evaporative Condenser
Vertex® Evaporative Condenser
BECAUSE UPTIME IS CRITICAL
- Maximize reliability and minimize unplanned downtime with the EC Fan System (direct-drive fan system with EC motors and axial fans)
- Enjoy peace-of-mind and uninterrupted operation with multiple fans and motors
- Superior load matching
- Thermal Capacity: 188 - 1,434 tons3
CXVB & CXVT Evaporative Condensers
TrilliumSeries® Adiabatic Condenser
Frequently Asked Questions about Food and Beverage Refrigeration
- What cooling systems are commonly used in food and beverage processing facilities?
Food and beverage processing facilities commonly use industrial refrigeration and process cooling systems designed to support continuous operation, food safety, product quality, and temperature-sensitive production processes.
One of the most widely used solutions is industrial ammonia refrigeration, which is commonly found in meat and poultry processing plants, dairy facilities, breweries, frozen food manufacturing, and beverage production. These systems typically include compressors, evaporators, pumps, receivers, and condensers, and are valued for their high energy efficiency, excellent heat transfer capabilities, lower operating costs for large facilities, and strong low-temperature performance.
Some facilities also use cascade refrigeration systems for ultra-low-temperature applications such as blast freezing, frozen food processing, and ice cream production. These systems may combine ammonia, CO₂, or other refrigerants to efficiently achieve extremely low temperatures.
Glycol cooling systems are also common in breweries, wineries, beverage production, and fermentation processes, where chilled glycol is circulated to fermentation tanks, heat exchangers, and process equipment. In addition, chilled water systems are often used for process cooling, ingredient cooling, packaging areas, and HVAC support within processing spaces. Depending on the facility and application, these cooling systems may operate independently or as part of a centralized refrigeration plant.
- Why are evaporative condensers commonly used in food and beverage processing
Evaporative condensers are commonly used in food and beverage processing because they deliver higher energy efficiency and a more compact footprint than air‑cooled alternatives. By operating at lower condensing temperatures through evaporative cooling, they reduce compressor energy use and improve overall system efficiency while requiring less space for installation. These benefits make them ideal for facilities with continuous refrigeration demands, where reliable performance is critical to maintaining food safety, preventing product loss, and supporting uninterrupted production.