New blast chiller freezer sets the standard in compact models

It used to be that blast chiller freezers were big and bulky.  Not anymore.  The latest incarnation of Williams’ WBCF10 is a brilliantly compact unit that has the capacity to chill or freeze a full 10kg load.  It’s faster than its predecessor, uses less energy and has a sleek new design.  Plus, it runs on natural hydrocarbon refrigerant, making it a greener option for the blast chill freeze market. 

The compact size of the WBCF10 means it can fit into the tightest of spaces, so even small kitchens can benefit from the productivity and food safety advantages that blast chilling and freezing bring.  It’s just 887mm high and its footprint is a neat 707mm wide by 805mm deep.  Another useful feature, when it comes to fitting it in the kitchen, is that its door can be hinged either left or right.

Food safety is paramount but ease of use is a big benefit, so long as it doesn’t compromise safety or quality.  The WBC10 has Williams’ EasyBlast (WEB) controller with its simple 1-2-3 interface that makes it easy for staff to program and operate.  Traditional blast chiller freezers accept food up to 70°C, but Williams’ models can handle food at 90°C.  That’s a significant ‘ease-of-life’ plus for chefs, since they don’t have to hang around waiting for food to cool before loading.  Indeed, the WBC10 exceeds food safety legislation, rapidly reducing the temperature of 10kg of hot food from +90°C down to +3°C in 90 minutes or less in blast chill mode, or +90°C to -18°C in 240 minutes or less when blast freezing.  It’s clever AirSmart airflow design ensures even chilling without dehydration, so that food is kept in top condition. 

By reducing the chilling and freezing times Williams’ engineers have not only cut energy consumption, they’ve also enhanced food quality control.  This is especially so in freezer mode, since rapid freezing prevents cell damage to the product, preserving texture, appearance, taste and aroma. 

One quirk of many dual-function models that can both blast chill and blast freeze is that their capacity reduces in freezer mode compared to chiller mode.  Not so with the Williams blast chiller freezers: the WBC10 can accommodate 10kg safely in either mode.  What’s more, it offers both soft chill and hard chill functions – soft for delicate foods such as fish, hard for more robust product such as mash potato. 

The WBCF10 is the smallest of William’s reach-in blast chiller freezers.  The range offers a choice of sizes up to the WBCF50, which can chill or freeze up to 50kg at a time. 

The WBCF10 has list prices starting from £6,750. 

Williams Refrigeration offers a comprehensive range of commercial refrigeration including gastronorm cabinets and counters, specialist bakery equipment, coldrooms, multidecks and blast chillers. 

To learn more about Williams extensive product range visit www.williams-refrigeration.co.uk. 

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Martin Laws at Williams Refrigeration 01553 817002

Williams Refrigeration is a division of AFE Group Ltd. It is an ISO9001-2008 Quality Management accredited company and has been awarded ISO14001, the internationally recognised industry standard for Environmental Management Systems.  Most recently Williams has demonstrated its commitment to staff welfare by achieving Occupational Health and Safety Management System  certification ISO 45001:2018

Williams designs, manufactures and installs a highly diverse product range, supplying hotels, hospitals, schools, restaurants, bars and kitchens around the world. With a wide selection of gastronorm cabinets and counters, prep stations, blast chillers/freezers, bottle coolers, bakery and modular coldrooms the company provides products that suit almost any application – a “one-stop” refrigeration purchasing solution.

The company has also developed a specialist range of medical and pharmaceutical refrigeration, including bespoke coldrooms and the Medi+ range of cabinets. 

Williams’ commitment to customers is absolute, offering extensive specialist advice and support from installation through to after-sales, service and maintenance.