16 Pallet Vacuum Cooler – CC-VC-1600
The Cold Change 16 Pallet Vacuum Cooler CC-VC-1600 is a high-capacity industrial vacuum cooling system designed for large commercial growers, packhouses and fresh produce processors.
With capacity for 16 pallets per cooling cycle and loads of up to 800kg per pallet, the CC-VC-1600 can accommodate up to approximately 12,800kg of product per batch.
Also known as a 16 pallet vacuum chiller, vacuum pre-cooler or industrial vacuum cooling machine, the system is designed for rapid removal of field and product heat from suitable fresh produce.
Typical cooling cycles range from approximately 8–25 minutes. Actual cooling time depends on product type, weight, starting temperature, required final temperature, packaging and operating conditions.
View the complete Cold Change Vacuum Cooler Range to compare available machine capacities.
16 Pallet Vacuum Cooler Capacity & Specifications
Model: CC-VC-1600
Capacity: 16 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 12,800kg
Typical cooling time: 8–25 minutes*
Refrigerant: Various options available depending on application and installation location
Control: PLC-controlled system with 12-inch touchscreen HMI
*Cooling times depend on product type, product weight, starting temperature, target temperature, packaging and operating conditions.
High-Capacity Industrial Vacuum Cooling
The CC-VC-1600 is designed for businesses that need to cool large quantities of fresh produce quickly.
Sixteen pallet positions provide substantial production capacity. At maximum stated loading, approximately 12.8 tonnes of product can be processed during a single cooling cycle.
This makes the 16 pallet vacuum cooler particularly suitable for large farms, central packhouses, grower groups and high-volume fresh produce processing facilities.
For lower production requirements, view our 14 Pallet Vacuum Cooler or 12 Pallet Vacuum Cooler.
Suitable Products
Cold Change vacuum cooling systems can be configured for a wide variety of products, including:
- 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. Cold Change can therefore configure the cooling cycle around the product, loading arrangement and required final temperature.
Rapid Vacuum Cooling for Fresh Produce
Removing field heat quickly after harvest can be an important part of maintaining fresh produce quality.
Unlike conventional air cooling, vacuum cooling works by reducing the pressure inside a sealed chamber.
As the 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 absorbs heat from the product.
As a result, suitable fresh produce can be cooled rapidly throughout the load rather than relying solely on cold air gradually cooling the outside of a pallet.
For suitable products, vacuum cooling can provide extremely fast and uniform temperature reduction.
Mushroom Vacuum Cooling
Freshly harvested mushrooms can retain significant product heat.
Rapid cooling can therefore be an important part of post-harvest temperature management before packing, storage and transportation.
A 16 pallet mushroom vacuum cooler provides substantial batch capacity for large commercial mushroom farms.
Up to 16 pallets can be processed during each cooling cycle. This can help the cooling operation keep pace with high-volume harvesting and packing.
Read our Vacuum Cooling Mushrooms Guide for more information.
Lettuce & Leafy Vegetable Cooling
Vacuum cooling is widely used for lettuce and other leafy produce.
Large commercial growers may harvest significant quantities within a short period. Therefore, cooling capacity needs to keep pace with incoming produce.
The CC-VC-1600 allows 16 pallets to enter the vacuum cooling cycle simultaneously.
This makes the machine particularly suitable for high-volume lettuce, spinach and leafy vegetable operations.
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, rapid removal of field heat can be important during post-harvest handling.
A high-capacity vegetable vacuum cooler can rapidly reduce the temperature of suitable produce before packing, cold storage and refrigerated transportation.
The 16 pallet chamber provides significant capacity for large vegetable farms and central packhouses.
Vacuum pre-cooling may also be suitable for cauliflower, herbs and other fresh produce.
16 Pallet Vacuum Cooler gives you up to 12,800kg Per Batch
Production throughput is one of the main advantages of the CC-VC-1600.
With 16 pallet positions and loads of up to 800kg per pallet, the maximum stated batch capacity is approximately 12,800kg or 12.8 tonnes.
Actual hourly throughput depends on:
- Product type
- Weight per pallet
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Cooling cycle time
- Loading and unloading time
- Daily operating hours
Cold Change can calculate the required machine capacity based on pallets per hour, kilograms per hour or tonnes per hour.
This helps ensure the vacuum cooling system is correctly sized for the production requirement.
Benefits of a 16 Pallet Vacuum Chiller
Depending on the product and application, benefits can include:
- 16 pallets per cooling cycle
- Up to approximately 12.8 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 programs
- Reduced cooling demand on downstream cold rooms
- Support for maintaining product quality
Intelligent PLC Control
The CC-VC-1600 can be supplied with a 12-inch touchscreen HMI and PLC control system.
Different cooling programs can be configured for different products and operating conditions.
Operators can select the appropriate cooling program for each product, while the PLC automatically manages the cooling cycle.
Manual control backup can also be incorporated.
Smart Remote Monitoring
Cold Change vacuum coolers can also be supplied with an optional Smart Monitoring System.
Depending on the selected specification, this can include:
- Energy consumption
- Cooling cycle times
- Product temperatures
- Service alerts
- Machine alarms
- Breakdown alerts
- Historical operating information
Remote connectivity can also assist Cold Change engineers with diagnostics and technical support.
Energy-Efficient Cooling
Correct system sizing is particularly important for large industrial vacuum cooling systems.
Cold Change can optimise the vacuum pumps, refrigeration equipment and control program around the customer’s actual production requirements.
Factors considered can include:
- Product type
- Product weight
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Required cooling time
- Required pallets per hour
- Daily production
- Ambient conditions
- Available electrical supply
Energy-saving options can also be incorporated during system design.
16 Pallet Vacuum Cooler – Refrigerant & Low-GWP Options
Cold Change can offer different refrigeration configurations depending on the application, installation country and local requirements.
Lower-GWP and natural refrigerant options can be discussed during system design where appropriate.
Custom-Built Vacuum Coolers
Different growers and processors use different pallets, containers, bins, trolleys and production layouts.
Cold Change can therefore manufacture custom vacuum cooling systems to suit individual applications.
Systems can be configured around:
- Pallet dimensions
- Product weight
- Chamber dimensions
- Production throughput
- Cooling temperatures
- Loading arrangements
- Packhouse layout
- Refrigeration requirements
- Electrical requirements
If the standard CC-VC-1600 configuration isn’t suitable, contact us with your product and production requirements.
Need a Different Capacity?
If 16 pallets per cycle isn’t the right capacity for your operation, explore the complete Cold Change Vacuum Cooler Range.
For lower throughput, consider the 12 Pallet Vacuum Cooler or 14 Pallet Vacuum Cooler.
Cold Change also supplies alternative pre-cooling technologies, including:
This allows the cooling technology to be selected around the product and production requirements.
Vacuum Cooling Guides
For more information about specific applications, visit:
These guides provide further information about rapid post-harvest vacuum cooling for different fresh produce applications.
Why Cold Change for your 16 Pallet Vacuum Cooler?
Cold Change specialises in industrial vacuum cooling, vacuum chilling and rapid cold-chain technology for fresh produce and food applications.
Our vacuum cooling systems are developed with input from British engineers with decades of combined experience in refrigeration and vacuum cooling projects across international markets.
Cold Change can support vacuum cooling projects across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets.
Request a Quote
Looking for a 16 Pallet Vacuum Cooler for sale, 16 Pallet Vacuum Chiller, commercial vacuum cooler or high-capacity industrial vacuum cooling machine?
Contact Cold Change with:
- Product to be cooled
- Weight per pallet
- Required pallets per hour
- Starting product temperature
- Required final temperature
- Pallet dimensions
- Installation country
This information allows us to determine the appropriate vacuum pump capacity, refrigeration capacity and chamber configuration for your application.
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