Pre-Cooling Blast Chiller for Fresh Produce

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Our Pre-Cooling Blast Chiller

is a mobile forced-air cooling solution designed to quickly reduce the field heat of delicate fruits and vegetables — especially berries, grapes, citrus, and avocados — within hours of harvest. Built inside modular container frames and powered by high-performance Thermo King Magnum Plus reefer units, this solution brings packhouse-grade pre-cooling directly to your farm, dock, or warehouse — no civil works, no permits, no delays.

Whether you’re a grower, packer, or wholesaler, our system protects your product’s shelf life and market value from day one.

Why Choose ZGROUP for Blast Chilling?

Field-Ready

Install at the farm or at the dock — no construction needed.

Forced-Air Cooling

Even, high-speed temperature reduction for sensitive produce.

Batch Flexibility

10–20 pallet per cycle options (2x40ft or 3x40ft modules).

Shelf Life Protection

Achieve optimal pulp temperature in under 2 hours.

Rental or Purchase

Seasonal rental available — a true market differentiator.

Modular Setup

Place on concrete beams or chassis for dock-level access.

Smart Monitoring

Remote access, touchscreen controls, and precision tracking.

Reliable Performance

Built with enhanced Thermo King marine units (5-year warranty).

Why It Works

Most cooling methods (hydro, vacuum) require large CapEx, civil infrastructure, or aren’t mobile. ZGROUP’s Pre-Cooling Unit is different.

It delivers the same performance — without the limitations: 

Why Choose ZGROUP for Blast Chilling?

Unit Type

Forced-Air Pre-Cooling Tunnel.

Frame

Modular, built into 2x or 3x 40ft containers.

Capacity

Cooling Time

Under 2 hours for berries (varies by crop & packaging)

Refrigeration

Thermo King Magnum Plus, marine-grade with enhancements

Power

3-phase, 440–480V

Controls

Ztrack Telematics Solution

Installation

Lead Time

~60 days if not in stock

Setup Time

~2 days on-site

Real-World Results

Florida

Florida

Leafy Greens

After a fire destroyed a cooling facility, ZGROUP deployed a modular pre-cooling system directly in the field in under a week. The system cooled and stored product while integrating a loading ramp and inflatable dock — preventing major crop loss. 

New Jersey

New Jersey

Blueberries

During peak season, a grower installed our forced-air cooler on their dock to manage berry throughput. Post-harvest, the same unit is used for vegetable cooling — maximizing equipment ROI. 

Who It’s For

Produce Growers

Rapid field cooling, seasonal rentals, no construction required.

Packers & Exporters

Pre-shipment chilling and cold chain compliance.

Food Processors

Fast batch cooling for high-volume production.

Commercial Bakeries

Cooling bottleneck relief and capacity overflo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rent this equipment for just one harvest season?
Yes! Our rental option is ideal for seasonal growers who want high-performance cooling without long-term commitment or infrastructure investment.

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