HCR Air Doors Transform the Freezers for Conagra Foods
CHALLENGE:
Conagra Foods needed to maintain the temperature, reduce ice, and increase the productivity of its freezer rooms.
SOLUTION:
Conagra Foods installed HCR Air Doors on its freezer openings for environmental control during times of high production, along with a rapid bi-parting freezer door for times of less traffic.
RESULT:
After four years of operation, there was no frost or ice accumulation inside the freezer rooms, meaning that there was no need for chipping or defrosting. The products were kept at optimal temperature, ensuring their quality and safety. The refrigeration system also worked more efficiently, saving energy, and reducing maintenance costs.
Conagra Foods is one of the leading food companies in the US, with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Healthy Choice, Marie Callender’s, and Hunt’s. The company operates several plants across the country, where it produces and stores frozen and refrigerated products.
One of the challenges that Conagra Foods faced was maintaining the temperature and humidity of its freezer rooms, especially during high production times when the doors were frequently opened and closed. Conventional sliding doors are not efficient enough to prevent the warm and moist air from entering the freezer, causing frost and ice build-up on the walls, floors, and evaporators. This not only reduced the quality and safety of the products, but also increased the energy consumption and maintenance costs of the refrigeration system.
To solve this problem, Conagra Foods decided to install HCR Air Doors on its freezer openings. HCR incorporated is a subsidiary of Jamison Door Company that specializes in re-circulatory air door technology. Founded in 1974, HCR incorporated has been a pioneer and a leader in this field, with over 40 years of experience and expertise. HCR incorporated designs, manufactures, tests, and installs various types of air doors for different applications and environments. HCR incorporated has a global presence, with customers in over 30 countries across six continents. Some of the well-known brands that use HCR Air Doors include Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, Tyson Foods, Walmart, Costco, Amazon, and many more.
HCR Air Doors create a curtain of high-velocity air across the entranceway, forming an invisible barrier that prevents heat loss and moisture build-up. HCR Air Doors are energy-efficient, easy to install, and suitable for various applications. HCR Air Doors use a patented horizontal curvilinear recirculatory (HCR) system that produces counter-flow forces equal and opposite to the two-way flow-through forces caused by air temperature differences. This system ensures that the air stream curves back towards the intake opening at the opposite side of the opening, creating a closed loop that minimizes air exchange.
The results of the HCR install were impressive. Even after four years of operation, there was no frost or ice accumulation inside the freezer rooms, meaning that there was no need for chipping or defrosting. The products were kept at optimal temperature levels, ensuring their quality and safety. The refrigeration system also worked more efficiently, saving energy, and reducing maintenance costs.
HCR Air Doors have transformed the freezers for Conagra Foods, and they have many units installed right across the continental United States, providing a better solution for environmental control and access.
Ulti Group is proud to represent this product in New Zealand and offer it to customers who need a reliable and effective door system for their freezers. If you are interested in Ulti HCR Air Doors or want to know how to revolutionise your cold storage environment, please contact us at 0800 807 753.
