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Aquaculture
Every harvested fish represents months of effort. Our chilling and freezing systems protect that investment, keeping farmed fish fresh, extending shelf life, and delivering consistent quality all the way to market.
Aquaculture
As global demand for farmed fish rises, KAPP supports aquaculture with advanced technologies for salmon, trout, tilapia, and other species. Our systems cover the entire workflow, from bleeding and handling to chilling, thawing, freezing, and packing, ensuring efficiency, yield, and consistent product quality. Key solutions include OptimICE® slurry ice, SUB-CHILLING™, RoteX™ Aquaculture and Thawing, Super-Chiller™, automated tub handling, trimming lines, and brine mixing. Our Ozone Systems provide eco-friendly disinfection and water treatment, while our integrated Control Systems (SCADA) give processors complete oversight of temperature, flow, and performance for smarter, more reliable operations. With its modular design and proven reliability, KAPP’s aquaculture systems enable producers to scale confidently, whether in land-based RAS facilities or traditional net-pen operations.
Products
OptimICE®
OptimICE® is a liquid slurry ice technology that replaces conventional flake ice. The liquid slurry ice surrounds the fish, quickly cooling it down below 0°C / 32°F and keeping the temperature around -0.5°C / 31°F.
PreCoolers
Pre-Coolers are used to obtain optimal utilization of the Optim-Ice® System in varying circumstances. The Pre-Cooler is adjusted and calibrated to suit each customer and his particular requirements. The selection of the correct Pre-Cooler is dependent on the size of the liquid ice system being used and water temperature.
OptimICE® Container System
The Liquid Ice Container is a tailor-made, insulated unit equipped with OptimICE® technology, designed to deliver high-quality food refrigeration in limited spaces or seasonal operations, ensuring rapid cooling, extended shelf life, and an unbroken cold chain.
OptimICE® Storage Tank
The OptimICE Storage Tank is a dual-shell, pur-insulated system that continuously stirs and delivers up to 4000 liters per hour of homogenous liquid ice, maintaining temperature stability and ensuring efficient on-demand supply.
S900 Injection Machine System
The S900 Injection Machine injects brine and additives into fish with precision control, enhancing product yield and quality while reducing loss, and features an intuitive touch-screen system for seamless operation and traceability.
Brine Mixing System
The Brine Mixing System ensures precise, automated mixing of brine for injection machines and tubs with ±0.15% accuracy, optimizing product quality, reducing salt waste, and eliminating the need for large storage tanks.
Ozone Systems
Our ozone systems offer a powerful and environmentally friendly solution for disinfection, deodorization, and water treatment across various industrial and commercial applications.
Oxygen Generators
Reliable on-site oxygen generation systems designed for industrial and commercial use. Our units provide high-purity oxygen, reduce dependency on bottled gas, and ensure a continuous, cost-efficient supply for applications like aquaculture, healthcare, and water treatment.
Slurry Ice Systems
The Slurry Ice System is a compact, customizable solution that produces both fluid and flake ice with adjustable thickness and temperature (0°C to -15°C), offering a salt-free option ideal for delicate or salinity-sensitive products in modern food processing.
IQF Tunnel Freezers
The IQF Tunnel Freezer provides fast, efficient freezing with gentle product handling that locks in moisture and preserves product quality.
Non-pressure Plate Freezer
The Non-Pressure Plate Freezer freezes products between aluminum plates without applying pressure. It ensures high-capacity freezing of up to 100 tons per day while maintaining product shape, texture, and quality, using up to 40% less energy than traditional blast freezers.
SUB-CHILLING™ Rotex
The RoteX Sub-Chilling™ Onboard system uses sub-zero chilling without ice, preserving fish quality and freshness for up to 7 days while increasing yield, reducing CO2 emissions, and eliminating the need for traditional ice handling.
RoteX Aquaculture®
The RoteX™ Aquaculture system is a high-efficiency bleeding and chilling solution that uses controlled flow and precise temperature management to enhance product quality, extend shelf life, and reduce energy consumption in aquaculture processing.
RoteX Thawing®
The RoteX Thawing™ system is a fully automated, energy-efficient solution for thawing frozen food products, using precise temperature and timing control to reduce drip loss, preserve product quality, and minimize bacterial growth through low-temperature thawing.
Tub Handling Systems
KAPP’s tub handling portfolio covers every stage of product flow. The Automatic Tub Handling and Infeed System streamlines the transfer of raw materials into processing lines, while the Automatic Tub Washing System ensures hygienic reuse with minimal labor requirements.
For marine operations, our Onboard Fish-Hold Robotics offers the world’s first fully automated solution for safe and efficient fish-hold management. Complementing these systems, our Conveyor Belts for the Food Industry provide reliable, customizable transport to keep production moving smoothly.
ValuePump®
The ValuePump™ is a low-pressure, closed-system pump that gently transports products like fillets, roe, and heads through a fluid medium, enabling simultaneous value-added processes such as chilling or sanitizing while preserving product integrity and minimizing contamination.
Scalping Machine
Built for seafood processors, the KAPP Kami Tech Scalping Machine is designed to remove the recoverable flesh from fish heads from a wide range of pelagic fish species. Featuring robust stainless-steel construction and rotating knives, the machine handles high-throughput environments while recovering valuable protein.
Pan Turner
The Pan Turner flips freezing pans 180° to release frozen blocks into downstream equipment or conveyors. It is designed for seamless integration into surimi and block operations.
Block Ejector
The Block Ejector is a high-speed system that safely ejects frozen blocks from trays using air or hydraulic pressure, preserving product quality and operator safety while achieving up to 30 blocks per minute.
Freezer Pan in Stainless and Aluminum
The Freezer Pan is a durable, high-precision tray made from stainless steel or aluminum, engineered for automated handling and long-lasting use in forming frozen blocks of seafood and protein byproducts.
Wash Tank
This customizable seafood rinsing and mixing tank features an agitator and quick-drain system, providing a hygienic solution for pre-cleaning, chilling, or storing products like shrimp, fillets, or heads.
Hydro Sieve
This compact, gravity-based screening system filters solids like fish scales and debris from process water, protecting downstream equipment and supporting regulatory compliance with flow rates up to 5 m³/hr.
Rotary Screen
The Rotary Drum Screen is a high-capacity, low-energy system that continuously removes large particles from process water, offering customizable, CIP-ready operation with throughput up to 20 m³/hr for efficient, around-the-clock dewatering.
Filet Spinners
The Fillet Spinner gently rotates fillets 90 degrees from the skinning machine to the inspection conveyor, streamlining alignment and inspection at speeds up to 300 fish per minute while minimizing manual handling.
Inspection Conveyor
The Inspection Conveyor provides an ergonomic, customizable station with optional lighting and waste chutes for manual product inspection, ensuring consistent quality and defect removal in high-speed processing lines.
Mixers
The Mixer is a hygienic, industrial-grade horizontal system designed for consistent blending of seafood, surimi, or protein byproducts, offering batch precision, optional chilling, and capacities up to 300 kg per cycle.
Twin Screw
The Twin Screw system is a robust, hygienic screw conveyor with intermeshing screws that gently and continuously move soft seafood products like surimi or mince, ensuring smooth flow without clogging or product damage.
Pump
The Ulrich Positive Displacement Pump gently transfers viscous seafood products in liquid without damaging structure, offering hygienic, low-maintenance operation with customizable flow rates from 90 to 600 L/min.
Kapp's Services
KAPP offers a full spectrum of technical and consulting services designed to support your equipment throughout its entire lifecycle, both onshore and onboard. From installation and system customization to preventive maintenance and responsive 24/7 support, our experienced teams work closely with you to ensure optimal performance, minimize downtime, and deliver long-term value.
Wherever you operate, you can rely on KAPP Service to keep your systems running optimally.
Let’s Keep It Running
Contact our service team to schedule maintenance, request support, or plan your next upgrade.
Wherever you operate, you can rely on KAPP Service to keep your systems running optimally.
Let’s Keep It Running
Contact our service team to schedule maintenance, request support, or plan your next upgrade.
Our offer
At KAPP, we deliver more than just equipment. We provide comprehensive solutions that combine cutting-edge technology, in-depth industry expertise, and personalized service.
From chilling and freezing to processing and automation, our systems are designed to enhance product quality, maximize yield, and ensure efficiency throughout the cold chain. Whether you operate at sea, on land, or in a highly specialized facility, our modular approach allows us to tailor solutions to your exact needs. Backed by decades of experience and a service network, we are your trusted partner in performance, sustainability, and long-term value.
From chilling and freezing to processing and automation, our systems are designed to enhance product quality, maximize yield, and ensure efficiency throughout the cold chain. Whether you operate at sea, on land, or in a highly specialized facility, our modular approach allows us to tailor solutions to your exact needs. Backed by decades of experience and a service network, we are your trusted partner in performance, sustainability, and long-term value.
