Afoheat™ Infrared Tunnel – Mini
CircFood’s Afoheat™ Mini Infrared Tunnel offers growing processors the opportunity to expand their operations and offerings without significantly expanding their footprint, suitable for capacity targets of 4-8 pieces / minute. It includes two shapes of elements that ensure exposure to the produt on all sides for rapid uniform coloring with minimal weight loss.
Utilizing the Infrared Tunnel to surface pasteurize fully cooked and pre-chilled deli meats, processors are able to achieve a 3.0 log reduction in Listeria in just 45 seconds, with no further chilling required. When paired with our liquid smoke applicator, this line offers unparalleled browning and smoking benefits in just 60 seconds.
Part of our Afoheat family, our Infrared Tunnels feature electric-powered solutions that achieve surface pasteurization of deli meats.
- Product Family: Afoheat™ Deli Series
Features
- Two shapes of elements ensure exposure to the product on all sides, for rapid uniform coloring with minimal weight loss
- An easy-to-use HMI screen allows recipe creation with user control of time & infrared element intensity (top and bottom elements controlled separately)
- Independently controlled upper and lower elements allow for consideration to intensity variation based on element proximity to the product, giving users complete control of the product’s color and flavor profile
- Can be used as a standalone unit for surface pasteurization purposes or combined with our Afoheat liquid smoke applicator for smoking, browning and pasteurization results
- Built-in Ethernet support complete with Ewon module
- Continuous belt wash
- Fully insulated housing
- 304, 14-gauge construction
- Stainless steel belt, drives, shafts, motors
- Manufactured and designed in USA
- AMI sanitary design approved
- CE Compliant
Optional Features:
- Infeed or outfeed belt extension
Specs
Footprint: 6′ (1.83 m) L x 3.16′ (.96 m) W x 6.25′ (1.91 m) H
Conveyor: 11″ (280 mm) W
Conveyor Speed: 15-120 seconds average. Up to 65′ (20 m) per minute
Product Clearance: 8″ (200 mm)
Electrical Supply: USA: 480V AC, 3 Ph, 50 Amp, 60 Hz / EUR: 380V AC, 3 Ph, 60 Amp, 50 Hz
Water Supply: 1/2″ (12 mm) NPT main supply
Drain: 2-1/2″ (75 mm) sanitary clamp
Exhaust: Up to 900 CFM at ½” (12 mm) WC or 25 m³/min at 1.25 millibar 8″ (200 mm) flange
Industry Applications
Videos
Infrared Smoking & Browning Process: Smoked Pork Belly
