New technology is promising ‘unprecedented’ levels of thermal efficiency
Cold storage specialist Blue Cube has launched a new blast freezer that significantly reduces energy consumption.
Manufactured in the UK, the new InnoBlast tech includes “unprecedented” levels of thermal efficiency and is predicted to save customers around 10 per cent in energy costs annually.
Each InnoBlast freezer features an air flow system including ceiling vents that create air curtains, blasting cold air directly to pallets below.
Tests conducted by Blue Cube have revealed that this new design is between 10 and 12 per cent faster at freezing than existing methods.
It has also added a dynamic lighting system, newly defined floor structure, and other features such as internal cameras and an automated temperature management system.
Sustainability credentials
To further support ESG goals and the road to net zero, the cold storage specialist is also developing options for customers to add solar panels, a wind turbine, EV charge points, battery storage and heat recovery.
Additionally, for every InnoBlast unit taken on by customers, Blue Cube will donate to worthy grassroots projects across the world through a new partnership with charity B1G1 (Buy One, Give One).
The charity project is aimed at giving families clean water and nutritious food, as well as giving hospitals much needed medical supplies.
InnoBlast was officially launched at the Cold Chain Live conference in Telford, which prompted more donations to B1G1.
Blue Cube’s managing director Alan Hunt said: “The InnoBlast will transform results for our customers across the food, distribution, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing sectors. Our trials have shown it will freeze faster, more consistently across products and use less energy.”
