Used 2014 Summit Mechanical 12-Pallet Wet Vacuum Cooler – 250-Ton Ammonia System with Dual Busch Vacuum Pumps

Manufacturer Information
Summit Mechanical
Summit Mechanical industrial systems are used in process cooling, refrigeration, and material-handling applications. This system is configured as a high-capacity wet vacuum cooling system, integrating vacuum generation, ammonia refrigeration, pallet-handling equipment, and centralized controls.
Built in 2014, this Summit Mechanical system features carbon steel construction, 12-pallet capacity, a 250-ton stainless steel ammonia coil, dual Nikkiso refrigeration pumps, and dual Busch vacuum pumps.
Description
Available for sale is a used Summit Mechanical wet vacuum cooling system, built in 2014, designed for rapid cooling of compatible palletized products.
The main carbon steel system measures approximately 27' long x 11' wide and provides a stated 12-pallet capacity. Refrigeration is supplied by a 250-ton stainless steel ammonia coil operating as part of a liquid-overfeed ammonia refrigeration system.
The refrigeration package includes two Nikkiso refrigeration pumps and a Globe pressure relief valve. Vacuum generation is handled by two Busch vacuum pumps.
For pallet movement, the package includes two drag-and-dolly shuttles, each approximately 32' long x 9' wide. A control panel is also included for system operation.
This large-capacity vacuum cooler may be well suited for post-harvest produce cooling, agricultural packing facilities, vegetable processing, cold-chain preparation, and other operations requiring rapid removal of field heat from compatible palletized products.
Specifications

Specification
Details

Manufacturer
Summit Mechanical

Equipment Type
Wet Vacuum Cooling System

Condition
Used

Year Built
2014

Main Construction
Carbon Steel

Capacity
(12) Pallets

Main System Dimensions
Approx. 27' L x 11' W

Refrigeration Coil
Stainless Steel Ammonia Coil

Stated Refrigeration Capacity
250 Tons

Refrigeration Type
Liquid Overfeed Ammonia

Refrigeration Pumps
(2) Nikkiso

Pressure Relief Valve
Globe

Vacuum Pumps
(2) Busch

Material Handling
(2) Drag & Dolly Shuttles

Shuttle Dimensions
Approx. 32' L x 9' W Each

Controls
Control Panel Included

Primary Function
Wet Vacuum / Palletized Product Cooling

Typical Applications

Post-harvest vacuum cooling
Fresh produce cooling
Rapid field-heat removal
Palletized product cooling
Vegetable pre-cooling
Agricultural processing
Produce packing operations
Cold-chain preparation
Pre-cooling before cold storage
Food processing
High-volume process cooling
Temperature-controlled distribution

Products This Wet Vacuum System Could Be Used For

Lettuce
Leafy greens
Spinach
Celery
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Fresh herbs
Compatible fresh vegetables
Fresh-cut produce
Palletized agricultural products
Temperature-sensitive food products
Other products suitable for wet vacuum cooling

Actual cooling performance, cycle time, and product suitability depend on product characteristics, moisture content, packaging, initial temperature, pallet configuration, vacuum level, refrigeration conditions, and operating parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions

How many pallets can this Summit Mechanical vacuum cooler handle? The system has a stated 12-pallet capacity, making it suitable for evaluating larger-volume palletized cooling operations.

What is the stated refrigeration capacity? The package includes a 250-ton stainless steel ammonia coil integrated into a liquid-overfeed ammonia refrigeration system.

What vacuum pumps are included? The system includes two Busch vacuum pumps. Individual models, horsepower, and vacuum capacities should be verified from the equipment nameplates.

What ammonia refrigeration components are included? The system includes two Nikkiso refrigeration pumps, a stainless steel ammonia coil, and a Globe pressure relief valve.

Does the system include pallet-handling equipment? Yes. Two drag-and-dolly shuttles, each approximately 32' long x 9' wide, are included along with a control panel.

Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Due to the dimensions and multi-component configuration, Aaron Equipment can assist with dismantling and rigging coordination, loading, oversized or specialized trucking, domestic and international freight, customs documentation, and logistics planning.