CryoRoll for IQF Foodstuffs

CryoRoll is a cryogenic freezer designed for high-performance IQF freezing of small pieces of meat, cheese, pizza toppings and fruits. It uses a rotating drum where the product is injected with cryogenic gas (liquid nitrogen or CO₂ snow). The system achieves extremely low temperatures: down to -60°C with CO₂ and -110°C or lower with nitrogen, ensuring a high temperature gradient, rapid thermal exchange for efficient and uniform freezing.

Applications

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Cryocoating
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IQF
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Cooling
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Freezing
CryoRoll, a cryogenic equipment designed by Dohmeyer for cryo individual quick freezing

Multiple sizes

Wide range of sizes available

Dohmeyer CryoRoll for food applications
Dohmeyer CryoRoll for food applications

Dynamic drum technology for output maximization

Rapid heat exchange for perfect individually quick frozen foods

Achieving the highest quality of Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) for challenging, sticky, or delicate items requires specialized thermal solutions. The Dohmeyer CryoRoll addresses this demand with its innovative rotating drum architecture. Operating on a gentle incline, the continuous rotation actively separates products like diced meat, cheese, and fruits, preventing the formation of ice bonds and clumping.

By directly injecting liquid nitrogen (LN₂) or carbon dioxide (CO₂) snow into the drum chamber, the equipment achieves an ultra-fast thermal exchange, rapidly dropping temperatures to -60°C or down to -110°C. This instantaneous freezing process locks in cellular moisture, preserving the product's natural structure, weight, and premium visual appearance. Additionally, the CryoRoll's enclosed cylindrical design ensures that there is absolutely no product or fine loss during the tumbling process, directly translating to higher production yields and making it a highly efficient solution for modern food processors.

CryoRoll for food, seen from inlet side at an angle with white background
Side view of Dohmeyer's Cryo Roll for food industries

Complete operator
protection mechanisms

Sealed thermal environments
and safe gas evacuation

Managing ultra-low temperature cryogens in a busy food processing facility necessitates rigorous safety protocols to protect operators. The Dohmeyer CryoRoll is deliberately designed as a fully sealed, enclosed freezing system that prioritizes workforce security without hindering operational speed. Its robust cylindrical tunnel effectively contains the extreme internal environment, safely managing the rapid volumetric expansion of nitrogen or carbon dioxide gases. This heavy-duty, industrial-grade construction acts as a secure barrier, preventing any hazardous exposure to cryogenic temperatures on the factory floor.

Furthermore, the system is designed to efficiently capture and safely evacuate vaporized gases away from the operator's workspace. By utilizing this advanced Dohmeyer technology, plant managers can ensure their high-volume IQF and cryo-coating lines operate continuously under the strictest industrial safety standards, delivering absolute peace of mind.

Exemplary cleanliness and maintenance standards

Minimizing cross-contamination
in high-volume operations

Industrial food processing lines must meet unrelenting sanitary requirements, particularly when handling easily contaminable items like seafood, dairy, and sticky ready-meal ingredients. The CryoRoll embodies Dohmeyer’s core "clean-by-design" philosophy through its simplified, highly accessible internal geometry. The continuous tumbling action of the drum naturally prevents food particles and sticky coatings from bonding to the equipment's surfaces, which dramatically lowers the risk of cross-contamination between different production batches.

Additionally, its fully enclosed nature keeps external contaminants out while retaining all food fines inside the chamber. Built entirely from high-grade stainless steel with carefully sloped and rounded elements, the unit is perfectly suited for rigorous daily washdowns. This meticulous focus on sanitary architecture eliminates hidden crevices and biofilm traps, empowering your facility to easily comply with global food safety regulations while drastically shortening the downtime required for sanitation.

Product inlet of Dohmeyer food application Cryo Roll
Full packshot of Dohmeyer CryoRoll

Comprehensive application versatility

Processing everything from diced meats to sticky pastas

In an increasingly competitive global food market, processors require equipment capable of adapting to shifting consumer demands and diverse ingredient profiles. The Dohmeyer CryoRoll offers extraordinary operational flexibility, seamlessly transitioning between freezing delicate berries, sticky pasta, cheese cubes, and complex plant-based proteins. Beyond its exceptional IQF capabilities, the rotating drum is highly effective for advanced cryo-coating, allowing food technologists to apply even layers of marinades or glazes to free-rolling products with exact precision.

To accommodate your facility's specific infrastructure and regional supply chain, the equipment operates efficiently on either liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide. Available in a wide variety of scalable sizes, this cryogenic solution guarantees that your business can effortlessly handle changing batch requirements and expanding throughput volumes, ensuring your processing line remains future-proof and ready for new market opportunities.

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