The GEMM BCB/05US Blast Chiller is a reliable and user-friendly solution designed for professional kitchens, bakeries, pastry shops, and ice cream production environments that require fast and efficient temperature reduction. Part of the BASIC range of blast chillers and freezers, this unit combines simplicity, performance, and food safety compliance for demanding commercial applications.
Equipped with an intuitive electronic control panel, the BCB/05US allows operators to quickly and easily select chilling or freezing cycles based on either time settings or the included core temperature probe for precise product control.
The unit offers multiple operating programs to accommodate a wide range of food preservation needs:
- Soft Chilling for delicate products with positive temperature reduction to +37°F
- Hard Chilling for rapid chilling to +37°F within 90 minutes while reaching -4°F air temperature
- Freezing Cycle for deep freezing applications reaching 0°F within 240 minutes and air temperatures as low as -40°F
Designed for efficiency and durability, the blast chiller features a semi-hermetic compressor and utilizes environmentally conscious R449A refrigerant for dependable cooling performance. The automatic defrost system with pause function helps simplify maintenance and improve operational efficiency.
With a capacity of up to five 18" x 26" trays or GN1/1 pans, the BCB/05US is ideal for high-volume commercial food production while maintaining product quality, texture, and food safety standards.
Certified to HACCP food safety standards and approved by ETL and cETLus, the GEMM BCB/05US delivers reliable performance for professional foodservice operations.
*NOTE: Trays are sold separately.
- Blast chiller/freezer with 5 tray capacity
- Fits 5 pans: 18" x 26" or GN1/1
- Simplified electronic control panel
- Time-based or core probe-controlled chilling cycles
- Soft chilling cycle to +37°F
- Hard chilling cycle to +37°F within 90 minutes
- Freezing cycle to 0°F within 240 minutes
- Air temperature reaches as low as -40°F
- Semi-hermetic compressor for reliable operation
- Automatic defrost system with pause function
- Uses R449A refrigerant
- Ideal for chefs, pastry, bakery, and ice cream applications
- HACCP food safety compliant
- ETL and cETLus certified
This item is not warehoused by Williams Food Equipment, processing times, delivery times and availability may vary. If this item is required by a certain date, please contact Williams Food Equipment before ordering to ensure delivery times can be met. It may not be possible to cancel this item once ordered and may be non-returnable. If returnable, this item may be subject to restocking charges and return delivery fees outside of the control of Williams Food Equipment. In the event of breakage during transit a refund will be provided for the price of the individual broken item. If you have any questions about this item or the terms above, please call us at 1-888-334-3233 or email us at [email protected].
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gemm |
| Model | BCB05US230 |
| Type | Blast Chillers |
| Tray Capacity | Five 17.25’’x26’’ or GN1/1 |
| Chilling Capacity 90°/C to +3°C | 26 kgs |
| Chilling Capacity 197°F to 37°F | 57 lbs |
| Freezing Capacity 90°C /-16°C | 22 kgs |
| Freezing Capacity 197°F / to 0°F | 35 lbs |
| Trays Pitch | 2-1/16" / 52.5 mm |
| Watts | 1865 |
| Amps | 10.5 |
| BTU/Hr | 4128 |
| Refrigerant | R449A |
| Defrost | Automatic with Pause |
| Horsepower | 1.0 |
| Plug | NEMA 6-20P |
| Compressor | Semi-Hermetic |
| Electrical | 230V / 60Hz |
| Climate Class | 5 |
| Dimensions - WDH | 30.75" x 34" x 37.75" |
| Chamber Dimensions | 15" x 19.5" x 28.75" |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
