12 Pallet Vacuum Cooler – CC-VC-1200
The Cold Change 12 Pallet Vacuum Cooler CC-VC-1200 is a high-capacity industrial vacuum cooling system designed for large commercial growers, packhouses and fresh produce processors.
With capacity for 12 pallets per cooling cycle and loads of up to 800kg per pallet, the CC-VC-1200 can accommodate up to approximately 9,600kg of product per batch.
Also known as a 12 pallet vacuum chiller, vacuum pre-cooler or industrial vacuum cooling machine, the system is designed for rapid removal of field and product heat.
Typical cooling cycles range from approximately 8–25 minutes. Actual cooling time depends on the product, pallet weight, starting temperature and required final temperature.
For alternative capacities, view the complete Cold Change Vacuum Cooler Range.
Capacity & Specifications
Model: CC-VC-1200
Capacity: 12 pallets per cooling cycle
Maximum pallet dimensions: 1200 x 1000 x 2100mm
Maximum product weight: Up to 800kg per pallet
Maximum batch capacity: Up to approximately 9,600kg
Typical cooling time: 8–25 minutes*
Refrigerant: Various options available
Control: PLC control with 12-inch touchscreen HMI
*Cooling times depend on product type, weight, starting temperature, target temperature, packaging and operating conditions.
High-Capacity Commercial Vacuum Cooling
The CC-VC-1200 is designed for operations where large quantities of fresh produce need to be cooled quickly.
Twelve pallet positions provide substantial batch capacity. At maximum stated loading, the system can accommodate approximately 9.6 tonnes of product during one cooling cycle.
This makes the machine particularly suitable for large farms, commercial packhouses, grower groups and fresh produce processing facilities.
For a smaller-capacity system, view our 10 Pallet Vacuum Cooler or 8 Pallet Vacuum Cooler.
What Products Can Be Vacuum Cooled?
Cold Change vacuum cooling systems can be configured for many different products.
Applications include:
- Mushrooms
- Lettuce
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Leafy vegetables
- Spinach
- Herbs
- Celery
- Sweetcorn
- Fresh vegetables
- Flowers and cut flowers
- Turf
- Selected bakery products
Different products have different cooling characteristics. Therefore, Cold Change can configure cooling programs around the customer’s product and required temperature.
How Does Vacuum Cooling Work?
A vacuum cooler or vacuum chiller rapidly removes heat by reducing the pressure surrounding the product.
First, loaded pallets enter the sealed vacuum chamber.
Industrial vacuum pumps then reduce the pressure inside the vessel.
As pressure falls, the boiling point of water also falls. A small quantity of moisture can then evaporate from suitable products at low temperature.
This evaporation removes heat from the product.
As a result, suitable fresh produce can be cooled rapidly throughout the load.
This is why vacuum cooling can provide extremely fast and uniform post-harvest cooling for suitable products.
High-Volume Mushroom Cooling
Fresh mushrooms can retain significant product heat following harvest.
Rapid cooling can therefore play an important role before packing, cold storage and distribution.
A 12 pallet mushroom vacuum cooler provides substantial capacity for large mushroom farms and commercial packing operations.
Twelve pallets can be processed during each cooling cycle. This allows the cooling system to keep pace with much higher harvesting volumes.
Read our Vacuum Cooling Mushrooms Guide for more information about mushroom cooling and post-harvest temperature management.
Lettuce & Leafy Vegetable Cooling
Vacuum cooling is widely used for lettuce and other leafy crops.
Large commercial growers can harvest significant quantities of produce within a relatively short period. Cooling equipment therefore needs enough capacity to prevent harvested produce waiting unnecessarily for cooling.
The CC-VC-1200 allows 12 pallets to enter the vacuum cooling cycle simultaneously.
This makes it suitable for high-volume lettuce and leafy vegetable production.
Read our Vacuum Cooling Lettuce Guide and Vacuum Cooling Leafy Vegetables Guide for further information.
Broccoli, Cauliflower & Vegetable Cooling
Broccoli continues to respire after harvest. Therefore, removing field heat quickly can be important during post-harvest handling.
A high-capacity vegetable vacuum cooler can rapidly reduce the temperature of suitable vegetables before packing, cold storage and refrigerated transportation.
The 12 pallet chamber provides the capacity required by larger vegetable farms and central packhouses.
Vacuum pre-cooling may also be suitable for cauliflower, herbs and other fresh produce.
Up to 9,600kg Per Batch
Production throughput is one of the main advantages of the CC-VC-1200.
With 12 pallet positions and loads of up to 800kg per pallet, maximum stated batch capacity is approximately 9,600kg.
Actual hourly throughput depends on:
- Product type
- Product weight
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Cooling cycle time
- Loading and unloading time
- Daily operating hours
Cold Change can calculate the required system capacity based on pallets per hour, kilograms per hour or tonnes per hour.
Correct system sizing helps ensure the vacuum cooler can keep pace with the production process.
Benefits of a 12 Pallet Vacuum Chiller
Depending on the application, benefits can include:
- 12 pallets per cooling cycle
- Up to approximately 9.6 tonnes per batch
- Rapid removal of field and product heat
- Typical cooling cycles of 8–25 minutes
- High commercial production throughput
- Uniform cooling throughout suitable produce
- Rapid post-harvest pre-cooling
- Faster movement into cold storage
- Improved cold-chain temperature management
- Repeatable automatic cooling cycles
- Reduced cooling demand on downstream cold rooms
- Support for product quality and shelf life
PLC Touchscreen Control
The CC-VC-1200 can be supplied with a 12-inch touchscreen HMI and PLC control system.
The operating platform is designed to provide simple control for operators.
Different cooling programs can be created for different products. Operators can then select the correct program for each load.
The PLC manages the cooling cycle automatically.
Manual control backup can also be incorporated.
Smart Remote Monitoring
Cold Change vacuum cooling machines can be supplied with an optional Smart Monitoring System.
Depending on specification, users can monitor:
- Energy consumption
- Cooling cycle times
- Product temperatures
- Service alerts
- Machine alarms
- Breakdown alerts
- Historical operating information
Remote access can also help Cold Change engineers provide technical support and diagnostics.
Energy-Efficient System Design
Energy efficiency becomes increasingly important on high-capacity cooling equipment.
Cold Change can select the vacuum pumps, refrigeration system and controls around the actual cooling requirement.
We consider:
- Product type
- Weight per pallet
- Required pallets per hour
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Cooling time
- Daily operating hours
- Ambient conditions
- Electrical supply
Energy-saving component and control options can also be incorporated where appropriate.
Refrigerant & Low-GWP Options
Cold Change can offer different refrigeration configurations according to the application and installation country.
Lower-GWP and natural refrigerant options can be discussed where appropriate.
The refrigeration system is selected alongside the vacuum equipment to provide the required cooling performance while considering energy efficiency and environmental requirements.
Custom-Built Vacuum Cooling Systems
Large commercial packhouses often have specific pallet and factory requirements.
Cold Change can manufacture custom vacuum cooling systems around individual projects.
Systems can be configured around:
- Pallet dimensions
- Product weight
- Chamber dimensions
- Required production throughput
- Cooling temperatures
- Loading arrangements
- Packhouse layout
- Refrigeration requirements
- Electrical requirements
If your pallets, bins, racks or trolleys differ from the standard configuration, contact Cold Change to discuss a customised system.
Compare Vacuum Cooler Capacities
Choosing the correct capacity is important for both production performance and operating efficiency.
For slightly lower throughput, view the 10 Pallet Vacuum Cooler or 8 Pallet Vacuum Cooler.
You can also explore the complete Cold Change Vacuum Cooler Range to compare available machine sizes.
Cold Change can help calculate the required capacity from your product weight, cooling time and required hourly throughput.
Other Pre-Cooling Technologies
Vacuum cooling is not suitable for every product.
Cold Change also supplies:
We can help determine whether vacuum cooling, vacuum chilling, blast chilling or hydro cooling is most suitable for your product.
Vacuum Cooling Guides
Learn more about vacuum cooling specific fresh produce:
These guides provide further information about rapid post-harvest cooling for different products.
Why Cold Change?
Cold Change specialises in industrial vacuum cooling, vacuum chilling and cold-chain technology.
Our systems are developed with input from British engineers with decades of combined refrigeration and vacuum cooling experience.
We support projects across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets.
From compact systems to large high-capacity vacuum coolers, equipment can be configured around the customer’s product and production requirements.
12 Pallet Vacuum Cooler for Sale
Looking for a 12 Pallet Vacuum Cooler for sale, 12 Pallet Vacuum Chiller, commercial vacuum cooler or high-capacity industrial vacuum cooling machine?
Contact Cold Change to discuss your project.
Please provide:
- Product being cooled
- Weight per pallet
- Required pallets per hour
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Pallet dimensions
- Installation country
We can then determine the appropriate chamber, vacuum pump and refrigeration configuration.
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