Un-Used APV Crepaco Amerio Manual Contact Plate Freezer. Model: 12. Refrigerant: R-22. Number of plates: 7. Number of stations: 6. Plate material: extended aluminum. Approximate capacity rating on hamburger patties: 215 lbs./hr. based on 1/4 inch thick patties, 1/4 lbs. each, going from a starting temperature of 40°F to a core temperature of 0°F, where plate temperature is -45°F and approximately 3 tons of refrigeration is used. Amerio contact plate freezers offer an alternative to freezing, as products come into direct contact with plates that freeze products to a core hardness of 0°F at an average of one inch per hour. Not only is this method less expensive than air blast or cryogenic alternatives, but other benefits include: preserved product texture, uniformity and nutrient retention as smaller ice crystals are formed and damage to cells is virtually non-existent. Applications include meats, vegetables, ice creams, bakery products and packaged entrees. Plate dimensions: 3 ft. 9 in. L x 2 ft. W. Plate thickness: 1 in. Maximum aperture between plates: 4-1/2 in., minimum aperture between plates: 1 in. Included are a Dunham-Bush reciprocating compressor, a suction accumulator tank (2.5 Gallon) and a self-contained hydraulic system with hydraulic cylinder and manual operating valve. Overall dimensions: 5 ft. 2 in. L x 3 ft. 8 in. W x 9 ft. H.(ACN254).