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Belt Chiller: Industrial Belt Cooler

The patented DCN Belt Chiller is a cutting-edge industrial belt cooler designed for improved efficiency, faster cooling, and automated unloading - helping food manufacturers reduce production time, costs and labour.

DCN Belt Chiller – High-Efficiency Food Processing Chiller

Unlike traditional drum-based chillers, the Belt Cooler features a flighted belt system that gently massages the bags, optimising chilled water circulation for superior cooling performance. This innovative design significantly enhances cooling speed, particularly for viscous products.

For additional efficiency, chilled water is sprayed over the bags during the cycle, further accelerating the cooling process.

Faster Unloading with Automated Self-Emptying

The Belt Chiller’s self-unloading system streamlines operations, unloading a 500kg batch in just 60 seconds—a drastic improvement over conventional drum chillers, which take approximately 25 minutes.

At the end of the cooling cycle, the belt lifts the bags from the water and transfers them directly into the customer’s tote bin. This automated handling system eliminates manual labour, reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and improving workplace safety.

For food manufacturers seeking a high-performance belt chiller to enhance production efficiency and cooling precision, the DCN Belt Cooler sets a new industry standard.

Rapid cooling – Efficient chilled water circulation for faster processing times.
High-speed unloading – Automatically empties a 500kg batch in just 60 seconds.
Reduced water consumption – Uses less water per batch, with reusability for multiple cycles.
Compact design – Space-saving footprint optimised for food production facilities.
Energy-efficient – Lower operational costs with optimised cooling performance.
Low maintenance – No rotating shaft seals, minimising wear and upkeep requirements.

Features

Unique massaging and bag handling features
Automatic Self-unloading feature
In-line Jet heater for self-cleaning or re-heating bags before serving
Integral auto position chute (when used in conjunction with the Model 400HS PFS)
Small efficient pump
Accommodates different batch sizes and delicate products
Chilled water spray
Self-contained heat exchanger and controls
Available in various sizes from 500kg to 1500kg (larger sizes by request)

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The jet cook and braising bar demonstrated fantastic particulate integrity, and a fresher more home cooked finished product

Ronnie Miles, Managing Director

Bells Food Group Ltd