14 Pallet Vacuum Cooler – CC-VC-1400
The Cold Change 14 Pallet Vacuum Cooler CC-VC-1400 is a high-capacity industrial vacuum cooling system designed for large commercial growers, packhouses and fresh produce processors.
With capacity for 14 pallets per cooling cycle and loads of up to 800kg per pallet, the CC-VC-1400 can accommodate up to approximately 11,200kg of product per batch.
Also known as a 14 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 and operating conditions.
View the complete Cold Change Vacuum Cooler Range to compare available capacities.
Capacity & Specifications
Model: CC-VC-1400
Capacity: 14 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 11,200kg
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.
Large-Scale Commercial Vacuum Cooling
The CC-VC-1400 is designed for businesses that need to cool significant volumes of fresh produce quickly.
Fourteen pallet positions provide substantial production capacity. At maximum stated loading, approximately 11.2 tonnes of product can enter a single cooling cycle.
This makes the 14 pallet machine suitable for large farms, central packhouses, grower groups and fresh produce processing facilities.
High batch capacity can also help the cooling operation keep pace during periods of intensive harvesting.
For lower production requirements, view our 12 Pallet Vacuum Cooler or 10 Pallet Vacuum Cooler.
What Products Can Be Vacuum Cooled?
Cold Change vacuum cooling systems can be configured for many fresh produce applications.
Products can 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, cooling programs can be configured around the customer’s product and required temperatures.
How Vacuum Cooling Works
A vacuum cooler or vacuum chiller removes heat by reducing the pressure around the product.
Loaded pallets are placed inside a 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.
As a result, suitable fresh produce can be cooled rapidly throughout the load.
For the correct applications, vacuum cooling can provide extremely rapid and uniform temperature reduction.
High-Capacity Mushroom Cooling
Freshly harvested mushrooms can retain significant product heat.
Rapid cooling can therefore be important before packing, storage and transportation.
A 14 pallet mushroom vacuum cooler provides substantial cooling capacity for large mushroom farms.
Fourteen pallets can be processed in a single cooling cycle. This can help the vacuum cooling operation keep pace with high-volume harvesting and packing.
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 produce.
Large growers may harvest significant quantities of lettuce within a relatively short period. Therefore, cooling capacity needs to keep pace with the incoming product.
The CC-VC-1400 allows 14 pallets to enter the cooling cycle simultaneously.
This makes it particularly suited to high-volume lettuce 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 harvesting. Therefore, rapid removal of field heat can be important.
A large commercial vegetable vacuum cooler can rapidly reduce the temperature of suitable produce before packing, cold storage and refrigerated transportation.
With capacity for 14 pallets, the CC-VC-1400 is designed for high-volume vegetable operations.
Vacuum pre-cooling may also be suitable for cauliflower, herbs and other fresh produce.
Up to 11,200kg Per Batch
High throughput is one of the main advantages of the CC-VC-1400.
With 14 pallet positions and maximum loads of up to 800kg per pallet, the stated maximum batch capacity is approximately 11,200kg.
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 system requirements based on pallets per hour, kilograms per hour or tonnes per hour.
Correct machine sizing helps ensure cooling capacity matches the production process.
Benefits of a 14 Pallet Vacuum Chiller
Depending on the product and application, benefits can include:
- 14 pallets per cooling cycle
- Up to approximately 11.2 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 transfer into cold storage
- Improved cold-chain temperature management
- Repeatable automatic cooling programs
- Reduced cooling demand on downstream cold rooms
- Support for product quality and shelf life
PLC Touchscreen Control
The CC-VC-1400 can be supplied with a 12-inch touchscreen HMI and PLC control system.
The operating platform is designed to provide straightforward control for operators.
Different cooling programs can be created for different products. Operators can then select the appropriate program for each load.
The PLC automatically manages the cooling cycle.
Manual control backup can also be incorporated.
Smart Remote Monitoring
Cold Change vacuum coolers 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 connectivity can also help Cold Change engineers provide technical support and diagnostics.
Energy-Efficient System Design
Correct system sizing is especially important for high-capacity vacuum cooling equipment.
Cold Change can optimise the vacuum pumps, refrigeration system and controls around the required cooling duty.
Important factors include:
- Product type
- Weight per pallet
- Required pallets per hour
- Starting temperature
- Required final temperature
- Cooling time
- Daily operating hours
- Ambient conditions
- Available electrical supply
Energy-saving options can also be incorporated where appropriate.
Refrigerant & Low-GWP Options
Cold Change can offer different refrigeration configurations depending on 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 capacity while considering efficiency and environmental requirements.
Custom-Built Vacuum Cooling Systems
Large packhouses often have specific pallet, loading and production requirements.
Cold Change can manufacture custom vacuum cooling systems around individual projects.
Systems can be configured around:
- Pallet dimensions
- Product weight
- Chamber dimensions
- 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 us to discuss a customised system.
Compare Vacuum Cooler Capacities
Choosing the correct machine capacity is important for efficient operation.
For lower throughput, consider our 10 Pallet Vacuum Cooler or 12 Pallet Vacuum Cooler.
You can also explore the complete Cold Change Vacuum Cooler Range to compare available capacities.
Cold Change can help determine the correct machine from your product weight, cooling time and required hourly throughput.
Alternative Pre-Cooling Technologies
Vacuum cooling is not the best cooling method 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 products:
These guides provide further information about rapid post-harvest cooling for different fresh produce applications.
Why Cold Change?
Cold Change specialises in industrial vacuum cooling, vacuum chilling and rapid 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 vacuum coolers to high-capacity commercial systems, equipment can be configured around the customer’s production requirements.
14 Pallet Vacuum Cooler for Sale
Looking for a 14 Pallet Vacuum Cooler for sale, 14 Pallet Vacuum Chiller, commercial vacuum cooler or high-capacity 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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