About the CAS

Measurement of freezing temperature curve

Test specification machine

batch-type 20-tray CAS system

The freezing temperature curves of various types of fish and shellfish (measured by the core temperature of the material using the center temperature system) at -50℃ were measured as follows.

These data are subject to change due to external factors such as equipment configuration, material characteristics, and room temperature. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that the data will be the same in all environments.

Setting operation cycle (freezing time)

Test machine (batch-type 20-tray CAS system)
The graph shows that various types of fish and shellfish generally enter a state of freezing below -20℃ within about 20 minutes inside a CAS freezing device.

The product must be frozen at an operating cycle of about 60 min with a margin of safety to freeze the product more reliably and stabilize the material.

Tray size and freezing shape

The freezing pan used as a standard in our freezing machines is a French baking tray.

Freezing pan (equipment accessory)

Standard French baking tray 600 × 400 × 20 mm

The approximate capacity per shelf depends on the shape of the frozen product, but it is recommended to limit it to approximately 3 kg.

Adoption of adjustable shelf support structure

The batch type CAS freezing machine has an adjustable shelf support structure, which allows free shelving according to the height and size of the frozen object and the application.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need more trays.

The freezing pan used as a standard in our freezing machines is a French baking tray.

Flexipan series ideal for potion formation

Silpad series to prevent seizure on frozen bread

Accessories are available on the market that improve the workability of CAS freezing and make it possible to easily produce highly convenient shapes.

Many of the silicon glass fiber products such as flexipan and sill pad sold by Nichifutsu shoji Co., Ltd. comply with the French top plate standard, and are high quality and easy to use.

By using each product together when the CAS is frozen, it is an excellent product that prevents the generation of consumable parts, improves quality and reduces costs.

*For details on molded products, please contact the sales company directly.

Source of image : Nichifutsu Shoji Co., Ltd.

Electricity charges for CAS operation

The actual measured values of electricity consumption sampled from a fishery business during actual operations were analyzed and are provided here for reference.

The working hours of this company are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It manufactures marine products (raw fish), primary processed fish and shellfish (sashimi products, etc.), and side dishes.
The production volume is about 100 kg per day, and about 500 kg during the busy season.

However, the CAS freezing machine gently absorbs temperature fluctuations through the use of original twin panels with built-in thermal retention, which have the highest performance in their class. Moreover, it controls the compressor to minimize its operating time, contributing to energy conservation and improved product quality.

The machine is designed to improve product quality and save energy through the intermittent operation of a large-capacity compressor.

The above figures are based on actual measurements when 20 trays are used in a batch-type, i.e., 20-tray CAS freezing machine to produce products. However, as this batch-type CAS freezer is designed with a certain margin of space between trays, the number of shelves can be increased according to production patterns.

The maximum number of sheets that can be used depends on the height of the product. However, about 40 sheets is the volumetric limit, which means that the freezing cost can be further reduced by customizing the space.

② The operation cycle should be determined for each material after measuring the core temperature using a central thermometer.

*Please note that the actual values may differ depending on the freezing environment, equipment, freezing cycle settings, and physical properties of the material to be frozen.

Maintenance cost of CAS precision freezing

CAS precision freezing is a system that comprises a Cells Alive Freezing Unit (shown below on the left), an enclosure consisting special twin panels, and a Quick Freezing Unit (shown below on the right).

The Cells Alive Freezing Unit is a stand-alone module with its functions integrated into the electronic board. Therefore, after-sales support after the installation of the device in normal use is unlikely to be needed.

The transmitter, which is connected directly to the CPU, is also an extremely reliable component; thus, the risk of requiring special maintenance and support work in the long term is low.

For ensuring long-term, reliable use, only daily cleaning and simple maintenance of the equipment are needed.

The enclosure and the quick freezing unit shown above (right figure) are manufactured using parts that enable stronger and more stable operation than those used in general commercial quick freezing machines./p>

The compressor is set at a reasonable horsepower level. In addition, its intermittent operation minimizes wear and other deterioration, ensuring peace of mind over the long-term use.

For exposed rotating parts, such as fan motors, replacement of bearings or motors may be needed after a certain period of use, depending on usage conditions. (Approximately eight years from the start of operation)

Simple daily maintenance and inspection of the installation environment to prevent dirt buildup and corrosion on the refrigerant pipes and housing parts will help prevent unnecessary maintenance costs.