Detailed explanation of the price and cost-effectiveness of rapid freezers

Many people who are considering installing rapid freezer are probably thinking, "I want to install one, but I'm worried about the cost," or "I don't want to fail after installing it." As it is a large piece of equipment, there are probably many people who are hesitant to install one due to concerns such as how much the initial cost will be, whether the running costs will be high, and whether they will be able to use it effectively in their business after installing it.

On this page, we will answer any concerns you may have, explaining in detail everything from the principles and freezing methods of commercial rapid freezer to the initial installation price, running costs, payment methods, and support provided before and after installation.

We also touch on the topics of "Are there any relatively inexpensive models?" and "Is it affordable for your own company?" We also explain why rapid freezer are actually "very cost-effective machines."
Please read this if you are considering introducing rapid freezer.

Differences between commercial and home rapid freezer

First of all, did you know that rapid freezer can be broadly divided into two types: commercial rapid freezer and home rapid freezer?
A home rapid freezer is a commercially available home refrigerator-freezer equipped with rapid freezer. Major manufacturers such as Panasonic, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric, and AQUA sell such refrigerator-freezers.
However, household freezers have a temperature of -18°C and do not have the capacity to quickly freeze food. Although various companies advertise their "rapid freezing" function, the reality is that these products are very different from rapid freezer used in the food manufacturing industry to maintain high quality food.

On the other hand, commercial rapid freezer have the ability to cool food down to temperatures below -30°C, and their strength is their fast freezing speed, allowing them to pass the "maximum ice crystal formation temperature zone" - which determines whether or not food cells are damaged during the freezing process - in less than 30 minutes.
This prevents damage to food cells caused by ice crystals and maintains the freshness and quality of food. rapid freezer equipped with this special rapid freezing technology are widely used by primary producers, food manufacturers, and even restaurant backrooms.

Above all, rapid freezer not only enable high-quality frozen preservation, but also help reduce various management costs and improve working conditions, making them an effective means of solving problems faced by companies in the food industry.

Types and mechanisms of commercial rapid freezer

There are several types of commercial rapid freezer, each with a different freezing method and mechanism.
Depending on the type of business and the ingredients handled, the optimal freezing method and product specifications will vary for each business and product.
Regarding freezing methods and principles, there are two main types: liquid freezing and air freezing.

Liquid freezing type rapid freezer

Liquid freezing type rapid freezer are machines that freeze food by "immersing vacuum-treated food" in a liquid that uses alcohol or other medium, rather than placing the food in cold air.
This takes advantage of the principle that liquids have a higher thermal conductivity than air, and therefore absorb heat faster. This makes the freezing speed several times faster than freezers that use cold air. By speeding up the freezing speed, the quality of the food can be maintained.

Air freezing type rapid freezer

Like a regular freezer, it works by placing food in a cold environment (below -35°C) to freeze it.
However, by using not only low-temperature cold air, but also special principles such as "using electromagnetic waves and magnetism," "increasing the humidity of the cold air," and "making the flow of cold air three-dimensional," we are able to achieve faster freezing speeds and higher freezing quality than ordinary freezers.
Although the freezing speed is slower than that of liquid freezing types, the food can be directly placed into the cold air, making the process more efficient. In addition, due to a special principle, it has a quality preservation method that goes beyond speed.

Machine price and introduction cost

So, how much does rapid freezer actually cost, and how much initial costs are required to install one? Let's take a look at the average prices.

For home rapid freezing, the average price range is around 50,000 to 200,000 yen depending on the capacity of the refrigerator/freezer, although this depends on the manufacturer. The price is generally determined by the capacity (size) of the refrigerator.
On the other hand, for commercial rapid freezer, the price is often estimated based on the freezing capacity per hour. In other words, it is determined by how many kilograms of a certain food you want to freeze per hour.
The lineup of models is based on the freezing capacity per hour, and the size of the model is selected based on the desired amount of freezing per hour.
For example, if you want to freeze 100 kg of meat per hour, you should choose rapid freezer with a freezing capacity of 100 kg/hour.
The basic model generally has a lineup starting from 10 kg/hour, with larger models ranging up to several tons/hour. The price of the smallest model is generally around 2 million yen.

There are cheaper rapid freezer available, but they are only for demonstration and prototype use, and are not recommended as their performance is insufficient for daily business use.

Other important points when determining the price are as follows.

• Which brand of freezer should you use?
• Is it an integrated refrigerator or a separate refrigerator (with an outdoor unit)?
• What area is the installation location?
• Is it on the 1st or 2nd floor of the building?
• Is there enough space to carry it in?

Prices vary depending on these factors, so these are important points to keep in mind when considering implementation.

Looking at the price alone, some may think it's expensive, but commercial rapid freezer are actually very cost-effective machines with a useful life of over 10 years as commercial equipment.
I will explain the reason for this later.

running cost

It is true that installing rapid freezer is expensive. However, before you hesitate to install one because you feel the price is too high, there is one more point to keep in mind regarding the price.

That's the running cost.
No matter how low the initial price is, if the running costs of use are very high, it will be difficult to recover the initial investment, so it is necessary to keep in mind the costs that will be incurred after implementation.
The main running cost of rapid freezer is the electricity bill, but liquid freezers and liquefied gas freezers also incur costs in terms of time and money due to the need to replace the cooling medium, such as alcohol or liquid nitrogen.
Although these freeze quickly, the running costs, especially for refilling liquid nitrogen, are overwhelmingly high, making them practically out of reach for only large companies. Alcohol is not expensive, but it takes time and manpower to replace it.

In this regard, one of the advantages of the air-freezing type rapid freezer introduced on this page is that the running costs are almost the same as those of a general freezer, ranging from a few yen to 10 yen per hour, and there is no need to replace the cooling medium, which reduces the workload.

Cost-effectiveness of rapid freezer

Now, I will explain the high cost performance of commercial rapid freezer.

If we were to use rapid freezer costing 3.5 million yen for five years, we would be able to install it at a cost of approximately 3,000 yen per day. (In fact, many companies have been using it for over 10 years)

If you can get a cost-effectiveness of 3,000 yen a day, you won't lose anything, but is that difficult to achieve?
To actually achieve a cost-effectiveness of 3,000 yen, all you need to do is implement the following two measures.

・ Reduce waste
→ Unsold products are rapid freezing and put to good use

・ Reduce labor costs for early morning work
→ Hire people to carry out the preparation work that was done every morning during the day and store the food in a freezer

If you consider that this alone will recoup the initial costs, it's not that difficult.
In fact, many companies are doing much better than this.

Specifically, we will introduce two examples of cost-effectiveness of companies that have introduced rapid freezer.

1. Restaurant example

Staff: Kitchen x 3, Hall x 3
Reduce part-time workers' working hours by 6 hours per day (3 part-time workers x 2 hours)
Part-time hourly wage: 1,000 yen x 6 hours x 25 business days per month x 12 months
Annual Labor costs reduced by 1.8 million yen!
The cost of rapid freezer was recovered in two years!

2. Food manufacturer example

Number of people making the product x 4
Reduce daily waste by 10kg with rapid freezing
Sales price 1,000 yen x 10 kg x 20 days of operation per month x 12 months
Save 10,000 yen a day! Reduce waste by 2.4 million yen per year!
The cost of rapid freezer is recovered in 1.5 years!

By simply using rapid freezer to improve your operations, you can reduce costs and achieve cost-effectiveness that is enough to recoup the cost of installation.
But that's not all. rapid freezer can also have a significant effect on business expansion.

・Selling our flagship products by mail order using rapid freezing! Sales have increased five-fold!
・Expanding stores with rapid freezing! Expanding the number of stores from 1 to 4 without changing the taste!

rapid freezer is a machine that can provide great cost-effectiveness for a variety of purposes, such as expanding sales channels, opening multiple stores, and implementing CK.
In addition, there are many other benefits that cannot be expressed in numbers, such as "improved work efficiency on-site" and "improved sanitary conditions."
As such, commercial rapid freezer offer excellent cost performance and are highly valued by a wide range of companies, with the number of companies introducing them increasing every year, from large corporations to privately owned shops.

Payment method at the time of installation

rapid freezing payment
Even if some customers actually want to install rapid freezer, they may be unable to do so because they feel the price is too high.

However, there are a variety of payment methods available so that even such companies can easily implement them, and we are ready to help customers choose the payment method that best suits their needs.

Please feel free to contact us as we can suggest payment methods that suit your needs.

A comprehensive support system

We have explained the various benefits of installing rapid freezer to those who are considering installing one.
However, simply purchasing a high-performance rapid freezer does not guarantee that your business will be successful.

[Points to avoid when installing rapid freezer]

• Select the most suitable model for each business type
• Product development tailored to freeze resistance
• Proposal for optimal business operations

To ensure that you do not make any mistakes when purchasing or operating the product after installation, our staff, who have extensive knowledge and experience in freezing, will provide total support, from support for installing rapid freezer to operational consulting services.
We will continue to accompany our customers to realize the future they are aiming for, so please feel free to contact us at any time, even if it is a small matter.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed the article. We have explained the prices of commercial rapid freezer in detail, based on the differences in freezing methods and principles. Do you know the initial cost? The model and price will vary depending on the desired amount of freezing, so if you would like more information on how much it will actually cost to install one in your company, please contact us directly. We have received inquiries from over 20,000 companies to date, and we are No. 1 in sales of rapid freezer, so we can offer special prices that other companies cannot.