6 Pallet Eco Vacuum Cooler

6 Pallet Eco Vacuum Cooler

This Eco model is intended for commercial packhouses running regular production shifts where six-pallet batch capacity, repeatable cycles and utility management all influence operating cost.

Compare this configuration with the standard 6 Pallet Vacuum Cooler using the same product, pallet load, temperature targets and production schedule.

Eco engineering focus

• Variable-speed vacuum pumping
• Load-matched refrigeration duty
• Repeatable PLC/HMI product programmes
• Project-specific electrical and ambient-condition review

Project sizing

Final configuration will be matched to product, pallet mass, temperature pull-down, cycle requirement and site conditions. No fixed percentage saving will be published without supporting evidence.

The Cold Change 6 Pallet ECO Vacuum Cooler is an application-engineered configuration for commercial growers and packhouses that require six-pallet batches, repeatable cooling cycles and closer control of electrical demand. Its ECO focus is variable-speed vacuum pumping combined with refrigeration and controls selected around the verified production duty.

It should be evaluated alongside the standard 6 Pallet Vacuum Cooler CC-VC-600. A valid comparison uses the same product, pallet loading, starting temperature, required final temperature, production hours and site conditions.

ECO engineering approach

A vacuum cooling cycle does not place the same demand on every component from start to finish. The ECO configuration is intended to match pump operation and refrigeration control to the agreed process profile rather than assume that maximum output is required continuously.

• Variable-speed vacuum pumping selected for the application
• Refrigeration duty matched to the product and batch load
• PLC and touchscreen HMI programmes for repeatable operation
• Review of electrical supply, ambient temperature and production hours
• Assessment of full-load, partial-load and seasonal operation
• Monitoring and remote-support options where included in the project specification

No universal saving applies to every installation. Energy performance depends on the product, temperature reduction, cycle duration, loading pattern, ambient conditions and operating schedule.

Why six-pallet capacity?

A six-pallet chamber can suit businesses that have outgrown smaller batch machines but do not require the footprint or throughput of the largest systems. It can reduce the number of successive cycles needed during busy harvesting or packing periods while retaining a manageable batch size.

The correct selection is based on pallets or kilograms per hour, not the model name alone. Loading and unloading time, product arrival pattern, working shifts and downstream cold-room capacity all affect the practical throughput of the installation.

Production-duty assessment

Cold Change can assess the representative operating duty before confirming pump and refrigeration selection. Useful information includes:

• Product and packaging type
• Average and maximum pallet weight
• Starting and target product temperatures
• Required pallets, kilograms or tonnes per hour
• Expected cycle frequency and operating hours
• Normal proportion of full and partial loads
• Seasonal peaks and variation in incoming temperature
• Available electrical supply and installation environment

This allows the standard and ECO options to be compared against a realistic production case rather than an unsupported fixed percentage.

Products and cooling suitability

Vacuum cooling is suitable for products that can release a controlled amount of moisture under reduced pressure. The product, packaging and required temperature reduction must be reviewed before cycle performance is specified.

• Mushrooms
• Lettuce and leafy vegetables
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Celery and selected vegetables
• Cut flowers
• Turf
• Other suitable fresh-produce or process applications following technical review

Product trials or validated operating information may be required for unfamiliar loads. Cooling time and final temperature should not be guaranteed until the relevant product and duty data have been confirmed.

Controls, recipes and operating data

The control system can be configured with repeatable programmes for different products or load conditions. The final sequence coordinates vacuum operation, refrigeration and product-temperature targets around the agreed cooling profile.

Depending on the selected specification, operators may be able to review cycle duration, product temperature, alarms, service information and energy data. Required languages, user permissions, historical records and remote-support functions should be agreed during project engineering.

Packhouse layout and loading

The chamber should be integrated into the material flow rather than treated as a stand-alone item. Project planning can include:

• Pallet dimensions and load arrangement
• Forklift, pallet-truck or conveyor access
• Single-door or through-flow loading where applicable
• Chamber position and safe operating clearances
• Equipment service and maintenance access
• Drainage and cleaning requirements
• Interfaces with upstream packing and downstream cold storage

Refrigerant choice and electrical requirements are confirmed for the installation country and final specification.

Compare adjacent capacities

The standard 6 Pallet Vacuum Cooler provides the published reference specification. The ECO model is intended for projects where variable-speed pumping and duty-based energy evaluation are priorities.

For smaller batches, compare the 4 Pallet ECO Vacuum Cooler. For greater throughput, compare the 8 Pallet ECO Vacuum Cooler. Final capacity should be selected from the required production rate and available loading window.

Request a project quotation

For a 6 Pallet ECO Vacuum Cooler proposal, provide:

• Product and packaging details
• Pallet size and product weight per pallet
• Starting and required final temperatures
• Required hourly and daily throughput
• Expected full-load and partial-load operation
• Loading method and preferred chamber arrangement
• Installation country, ambient conditions and electrical supply
• Any monitoring, data or remote-support requirements

Request an application-specific quotation. Cold Change will confirm the proposed vacuum equipment, refrigeration duty, controls and project options before issuing an offer.