Air Products — industrial refrigeration gases and cryogenic cooling & freezing tunnel solutions
Air Products is a global supplier of industrial refrigeration and cryogenic gases, supporting food processors worldwide with advanced solutions for cooling, freezing and temperature control. In addition to their well-known gas supply portfolio, Air Products also offers industrial cooling and freezing tunnel systems, which are widely used in food processing environments.
These tunnel systems are commonly deployed on a rental basis, but are also available for purchase, making them an important solution for processors seeking flexible, high-performance freezing capacity.
Who is Air Products?
Air Products is an internationally active company specialising in industrial gases and cryogenic technology. Within the food industry, the brand plays a key role in applications where rapid cooling, freezing and controlled temperature reduction are essential to product quality, food safety and process efficiency.
Their solutions are widely applied in meat, poultry, seafood, bakery, ready meals and convenience food production.
What does Air Products do in food processing?
Air Products supports food manufacturers by providing:
- refrigeration and cryogenic gases (such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide)
- cryogenic cooling and freezing technology
- industrial freezing and cooling tunnel systems
- process support for temperature-critical operations
Their systems are designed to deliver fast heat extraction, minimal product dehydration and consistent freezing performance, while maintaining flexibility in production planning.
Air Products machines & product types
Cryogenic Cooling & Freezing Tunnels
Air Products offers industrial cryogenic tunnels designed for rapid cooling and freezing using liquid nitrogen or CO₂.
Typical tunnel types include:
- Cryogenic Freezing Tunnels
Designed for fast freezing of products using direct injection of cryogenic gas, ensuring small ice crystal formation and high product quality. - Cryogenic Cooling Tunnels
Used to rapidly reduce product temperature after cooking or thermal processing, stabilising products before packaging or further handling.
These tunnels are suitable for a wide range of products, including meat portions, poultry, seafood, bakery products, ready meals and formed convenience foods.
Refrigeration & Cryogenic Gases
Air Products supplies industrial gases that are essential for cooling and freezing processes:
- Liquid Nitrogen (LN₂) — for rapid freezing and cooling
- Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) — used in freezing, chilling and modified atmosphere applications
These gases enable precise temperature control and high process efficiency.
How Air Products freezing technology works
Air Products cryogenic tunnel systems operate on direct contact freezing principles:
- liquid nitrogen or CO₂ is injected into the tunnel
- rapid heat transfer extracts heat from the product surface
- extremely fast freezing limits ice crystal growth
- product texture, appearance and yield are preserved
Compared to traditional mechanical freezing, cryogenic systems offer shorter freezing times, compact equipment footprint and high flexibility.
Applications
Air Products cooling and freezing solutions are used in:
- meat and poultry processing
- seafood processing
- bakery and dough products
- ready meals and convenience foods
- plant-based and alternative protein products
Their technology is particularly valuable in operations requiring flexible capacity, seasonal production or rapid deployment.
What is Air Products specialised in?
Air Products specialises in industrial refrigeration gases and cryogenic cooling technology, delivering:
- rapid and controlled freezing
- compact tunnel solutions
- flexible rental or purchase models
- high product quality preservation
- scalable solutions for changing production needs
Their cryogenic tunnels are often used as a supplement or alternative to traditional mechanical freezing systems.
Buying & selling Air Products cooling and freezing tunnels
At Barsso, we support both sides of the market for Air Products cryogenic cooling and freezing tunnels:
- For customers:
We assist food processors in finding the right Air Products tunnel solution — whether for rental or purchase — tailored to their production requirements. - For our own stock:
We are also actively interested in purchasing Air Products cooling and freezing tunnels when these machines become available on the market, whether from plant closures, upgrades or surplus equipment.
Processors working with Air Products equipment can therefore both buy and sell through Barsso, depending on their needs.
Looking for an Air Products cooling or freezing tunnel — or looking to sell one?
Barsso is happy to support you with advice, sourcing, resale and acquisition of Air Products cryogenic tunnel systems, helping connect supply and demand in the industrial food processing market.
