Our innovative, patented thawing systems are designed to deliver high quality re-freshed product that matches the quality of fresh. Ideal for IQF or block frozen groundfish, salmon and pelagic fish, the RoteX thawing and cooling equipment is fast, efficient and prevents any drip loss in the process. Optimal thawing and cooling before production offers quality that rivals that of fresh fish. In many cases, the quality of tawed fish, especially for fish that is frozen at sea within hours from catch, matches or exceeds that of fresh fish.

Frozen product enters a thawing tank that has circulated water in constant slow rotation. The water in the tank is recycled through a heat exchanger which regulates the temperature in the tank and ensures that it is evenly distributed. A patented side injection of water and air provides the right amount of pressure on the product during the thawing process so individual pieces separate faster. The system’s efficient, low temperature thawing inhibits bacterial growth and increases the surface quality of the product while keeping thawing time as short as possible.

Producers have full control over thawing time, water temperature, throughput per hour and energy consumption—all thanks to the software system, which precisely regulates flow and temperature. The software offers overview of the production and access to all thawing data from start to finish. All measured temperatures, process and control values are recorded and stored in the system for quality assurance purposes. The user-friendly interface and recipe system can also be accessed from any Android and iOS device.