inlet valve
inlet valve
The stainless steel inlet valves can optionally have a retractable rotor for fast inspection and cleaning.
Counterflow coolers
the global standard
cooling of feed and food
Invented by Pierre Geelen, the founder of our company, the counterflow cooler has become the global standard for cooling of feed and food, back to ambient temperature, after steam conditioning, pelleting, extrusion, expansion or flaking.
Geelen Counterflow has installed over 10,000 units in over 100 countries. We configure your cooler to order, based on thousands of standardized components.
We have 5 product groups of counterflow coolers, each in multiple sizes and with a wide range of options, for anything from feed to food.
The counterflow principle makes better use of the cooling air, resulting in less energy consumption, lower space requirement and less maintenance.
PLC control of the cooling air volume results in more accurate and uniform cooling, whether the cooler is full or almost empty. It avoids condensation which is critical to avoid microbiological contamination.
The vertical, gravity flow process without horizontal surfaces means less risk of product build-up or cross contamination.
efficiency first
95
% cooling
We will take almost all of the heat out of your product and bring it back to within 5C of the ambient air temperature
30
% less cooling air
Counterflow coolers are at least 30% more efficient in their heat exchange than horizontal coolers
50
% less space
The efficiency of the counterflow cooler results in a at least 50% smaller space requirement in the plant
product features
top drive distributor
top drive distributor
With the motor and transmission outside of the cooler the top drive distributor avoids product build up, and enables easy maintenance. The VFD controlled motor ensures good product distribution inside of the cooler.
hygienic design
hygienic design
the top cooler in our range is suitable for food and super premium petfood. Designed according to EHEDGE design guidellines, so no hollow spaces, 2B surface finish and no metal-to-metal bolted connections. All seams in the product contact zone are continuously welded, with welds polished. Discharger with welded slats on round stainless steel shafts. The entire cooler can be wet-cleaned, inside and outside.
cleaning doors
cleaning doors
The big cleaning doors enable fast inspection and cleaning without entering the cooler
hygienic design door
hygienic design door
For hygienic applications, the door is executed with food grade plastic on the inside and glass outside (for fire protection).
intermediate deck
intermediate deck
With an intermediate deck you can temporarily start cooling new product, while the previous product finishes cooling in the main cooler.
hydraulic drive
hydraulic drive
Hydraulics ensure sufficient power and accuracy. The drive system can be executed in stainless steel to enable wet cleaning.
there for you
Our field service team is there for you. From our headquarters, we are connected to your dryer or cooler. We suggest improvements to the energy efficiency or connect remotely to the dryer control system for training and trouble shooting. If necessary our service engineers based in Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America will be there for you.