Blast Freezer
ANKE’s Blast Freezer drives cooked food down to -40C, fast enough to move it through the bacterial danger zone and past the point where large ice crystals form. Five tray (BCF5, 20 kg per cycle) or ten tray (BCF10, 40 kg per cycle), in 304 stainless steel on GN 1/1 anti-tilt slides.
304
Grade Stainless
-40C
Blast Freeze Down To
5 or 10
Tray Capacity
40 kg
Per Cycle (BCF10)
Configurations
Choose Your Configuration
ANKE builds the Blast Freezer in two capacities on the same platform. BCF5 takes five GN 1/1 trays and handles 20 kg of cooked food per cycle in a 1010mm high cabinet. BCF10 takes ten trays and handles 40 kg per cycle in a 1785mm cabinet. Both operate across the full +3C to -40C range.
Both models are 800mm wide and 840mm deep, so they occupy the same floor footprint.
BCF5 · 5 Tray Blast Freezer - 5 Tray · 20 kg per cycle · 90 L · (800 x 840 x 1010mm)
| Model | BCF5 |
| Type | Blast Freezer |
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel (S/S AISI304) |
| Tray Capacity | 5 trays |
| Tray Size | 400 x 600 mm (GN 1/1) |
| Freezing Capacity | 20 kg per cycle |
| Temperature Range | +3C to -40C |
| Ambient Rating | 32C |
| Exterior (WxDxH) | 800 x 840 x 1010 mm |
| Net Usable Volume | 90 L |
| Weight | 91 kg |
| Refrigerant / GWP | R404A / 1900 |
| Evaporating Temp | -35C |
| Refrigeration Watts (+45C Condensing) | 953 W |
| Heat Rejection | 1200 W |
| Defrosting | Automatic |
| Noise Output | 78 dBA |
| Running Amps | 3.9 A |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220V / 50Hz / 1Ph |
| Total Electrical Load | 0.28 kW |
| Energy Consumption / 24 Hours | 13.2 kWh |
| Energy Consumption / Year | 4818 kWh |
BCF10 · 10 Tray Blast Freezer - 10 Tray · 40 kg per cycle · 290 L · (800 x 840 x 1785mm)
| Model | BCF10 |
| Type | Blast Freezer |
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel (S/S AISI304) |
| Tray Capacity | 10 trays |
| Tray Size | 400 x 600 mm (GN 1/1) |
| Freezing Capacity | 40 kg per cycle |
| Temperature Range | +3C to -40C |
| Ambient Rating | 32C |
| Exterior (WxDxH) | 800 x 840 x 1785 mm |
| Net Usable Volume | 290 L |
| Weight | 171 kg |
| Refrigerant / GWP | R404A / 1900 |
| Evaporating Temp | -35C |
| Refrigeration Watts (+45C Condensing) | 2400 W |
| Heat Rejection | 1800 W |
| Defrosting | Automatic |
| Noise Output | 83 dBA |
| Running Amps | 5.6 A |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220V / 50Hz / 1Ph |
| Total Electrical Load | 1.2 kW |
| Energy Consumption / 24 Hours | 21.3 kWh |
| Energy Consumption / Year | 7775 kWh |
Tray, Shelving & Door Options
BCF5
5 trays, 20 kg per cycle, 90 L, (800 x 840 x 1010mm)
BCF10
10 trays, 40 kg per cycle, 290 L, (800 x 840 x 1785mm)
Shelving
Integrated GN 1/1 system on anti-tilt slides
Shelf Material
Nylon coated or stainless steel GN 1/1, optional
Door Hinge
Right hand standard, left hand hinged optional
Back Panel
Stainless steel back optional
Legs
Heavy duty brake and swivel castors standard, adjustable legs optional
Additional Information
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel, interior and exterior |
| Key Features |
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| Available Configurations | BCF5, 5 tray (90 L) · BCF10, 10 tray (290 L) |
| Refrigerant & Ambient Rating | R404A refrigerant (GWP 1900) · rated for 32C ambient · +3C to -40C operating range · -35C evaporating temperature |
| Options | Nylon coated shelves GN 1/1 · stainless steel shelves GN 1/1 · stainless steel back · adjustable legs · left hand hinged door |
| Applications | Restaurants, hotels, central production kitchens, bakeries, and any operation cooking in batches that needs cooked food frozen quickly for food safety and quality. |
Quick Decision
Not sure whether you need 5 tray or 10 tray?
Read More About The Blast Freezer
Why This Matters
What Happens When Cooked Food Is Frozen Slowly
A blast freezer is not a colder storage freezer. A storage freezer holds food that is already frozen. A blast freezer takes food that is hot and drives the heat out of it fast, and the speed of that pull down decides both whether the food is safe and whether it is still worth eating once it thaws.
Large ice crystals
This is the one that shows up on the plate. Slow freezing grows big ice crystals that rupture the structure of the food, so moisture and texture are lost the moment it is thawed.
Time in the danger zone
Bacteria multiply fastest in the middle temperature band. A deep tray of cooked rice or sauce left to cool on a bench sits in that band for hours before it ever reaches a freezer.
Hot food in a storage freezer
Loading a hot tray into an ordinary freezer raises the temperature of the whole cabinet, so every other item stored in it is put at risk at the same time.
Nothing to show an inspector
A controlled cycle on a dedicated machine gives a repeatable, documented process. Cooling on a bench and then moving it gives you nothing to point at.
Why ANKE
Why Choose The ANKE Blast Freezer
ANKE has manufactured commercial refrigeration in the UAE since 1997. The Blast Freezer is the heavy duty end of the range, built around a -35C evaporating temperature and the refrigeration power needed to actually drive heat out of food rather than simply hold it cold.
-40C
Blast Freeze Down To
2400 W
Refrigeration Power (BCF10)
40 kg
Per Cycle (BCF10)
UAE
Manufactured, Local Support
Engineering Insight
Why A Blast Freezer Needs Four Times The Refrigeration Power Of A Storage Freezer
Compare two numbers from the ANKE range. An under counter freezer runs 550 watts of refrigeration. The BCF10 blast freezer runs 2400 watts. Both end up around the same cold temperature, so why the gap? Because a storage freezer only has to hold cold that is already inside it, while a blast freezer has to remove heat from food that arrives hot, and remove it quickly. Blast duty is measured in heat removed per hour, not in temperature reached. That is also why this is the one unit in the ANKE refrigeration range that runs R404A rather than R290.
R404A instead of R290
Blast duty means running at a -35C evaporating temperature under heavy continuous load, which is why R404A is specified here while the rest of the ANKE range uses R290.
Anti-condensation door frame heaters
Stop the door frame icing shut between cycles, which matters on a machine that is opened warm and closed cold several times a day.
GN 1/1 anti-tilt slides
Trays run on integrated slides rather than sitting on loose shelves, so a full hot tray cannot tip as it goes in or comes out.
Automatic condensate vaporizer
Evaporates defrost water using waste heat from the system, so no floor drain is needed under the cabinet.
How To Order
From Enquiry To Installed Blast Freezer
Five steps from enquiry to an installed unit. The number that decides BCF5 or BCF10 is your largest single batch: how many kilograms of cooked food need to come down at once, at your busiest point in the week.
1
Enquiry
2
Batch Size Confirmed
3
Manufacturing
4
Delivery
5
Handover & Support
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a blast freezer?
It is a machine built to remove heat from cooked food quickly, rather than to store food that is already frozen. The ANKE unit operates from +3C down to -40C and handles 20 kg or 40 kg of cooked food per cycle. For chilled holding after the cycle, use an upright chiller.
What is the difference between a blast freezer and a normal freezer?
An upright freezer holds food that is already frozen. A blast freezer takes food that is hot and drives the heat out of it fast. The ANKE BCF10 runs 2400 watts of refrigeration to do that, against 550 watts for a storage freezer of a similar footprint.
Why does cooked food need to be frozen quickly?
Two reasons. Bacteria multiply fastest in the middle temperature band, so the longer food sits there the greater the risk. And fast freezing forms much smaller ice crystals than slow freezing, so the structure of the food survives and it is still worth eating after thawing.
What is a blast freezer used for?
A blast freezer rapidly freezes food such as meat and prepared meals before frozen storage. Commercial kitchens use it to prepare batches ahead of service.
How does a blast freezer work?
A blast freezer uses a compressor-driven cooling system and powerful fans to circulate very cold air around food, removing heat quickly and freezing it faster than a standard storage freezer.
What temperature range does the ANKE Blast Freezer cover?
It covers +3C to -40C, with a -35C evaporating temperature.
What refrigerant does it use, and why not R290?
It uses R404A, with a GWP of 1900. R404A is specified here because blast duty means running at a -35C evaporating temperature under heavy continuous load. The rest of the ANKE refrigeration range uses R290, which has a GWP of 3.
How much food can it freeze in one cycle?
BCF5 handles 20 kg per cycle across 5 trays. BCF10 handles 40 kg per cycle across 10 trays. Tray size is 400 x 600 mm, GN 1/1.
What ambient temperature is it rated for?
The Blast Freezer is rated for 32C ambient. That is lower than the 43C rating on the ANKE under counter range, so it should be sited in an air-conditioned area of the kitchen rather than in an unconditioned back-of-house space.
How much power does it draw?
BCF5 has a total electrical load of 0.28 kW and draws 3.9 running amps. BCF10 has a total electrical load of 1.2 kW and draws 5.6 running amps. Both run on 220V, 50Hz, single phase.
How often should the condenser be cleaned?
A commercial kitchen builds grease and dust quickly, so the condenser should be checked and cleaned every 1 to 3 months. On a blast freezer this matters more than on a storage unit, because the system is doing far more work per cycle.
Why does the door frame have heaters in it?
A blast freezer is opened warm and closed cold several times a day, which is exactly the condition that makes a door frame ice up and stick. The anti-condensation door frame heaters keep the frame clear so the door keeps sealing properly.
Where does the defrost water go?
The unit includes an automatic condensate vaporizer system, which evaporates the water using waste heat from the refrigeration system instead of draining it away, so no floor drain is needed underneath.
How do you use a blast freezer?
Arrange food in suitable trays, leave space for airflow and select the recommended cycle. Follow the manufacturer’s loading instructions and check the food’s core temperature before transferring it to storage.
Which model should I choose?
Work from your largest single batch rather than your daily total. If the biggest quantity that needs to come down at once is under 20 kg, BCF5 is enough. Above that, BCF10. Both take the same floor footprint, so the decision is about capacity rather than space.
How long does a blast freezer take to freeze food?
Freezing time depends on the food’s starting temperature, portion thickness, batch size and selected cycle. Ask ANKE for the cycle time suited to your product and load.
What options are available?
Nylon coated GN 1/1 shelves, stainless steel GN 1/1 shelves, a stainless steel back panel, adjustable legs, and a left hand hinged door.
Who manufactures commercial Blast freezers in the UAE?
ANKE manufactures commercial blast freezers in the UAE, offering Five tray (20 kg per cycle) or ten tray (40 kg per cycle), in 304 stainless steel on GN 1/1 anti-tilt slides.
How do I order?
Send your largest batch size and your kitchen layout by WhatsApp, the quote form on this page, or by phone. ANKE confirms the model and options, manufactures the unit in the UAE, and delivers to your site with handover support.
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