Evapco · Durban
Controlled Atmosphere Installation for Evapco Systems in Red Meat Abattoirs | Jacobs
CA rooms with nitrogen generation, CO₂ scrubbing and gas-tight sealing. We support Evapco evaporative condensers and cooling towers running R717, R404A in red meat abattoirs across Jacobs and Jacobs Industrial.
Technical highlights
SAQCC Gas certified controlled atmosphere installation
SANS 10147 pressure and gas compliance, genuine Evapco OEM parts and rapid dispatch to Jacobs.
- SAQCC Gas registered technicians handling R717, R404A
- SANS 10147 pressure vessel and installation compliance
- Genuine Evapco OEM parts — Evapco spray nozzles, drift eliminators, fan drives and water treatment kits
- 8–14 weeks to Jacobs, Durban
Common maintenance vectors
What we find on these systems
- Room gas-tightness
- Scrubber capacity
- Gas analyser calibration
- Scale fouling on coil surfaces in hard-water regions
- Fan bearing failure from continuous high-ambient duty
- Blocked bleed lines raising conductivity and corrosion
Dynamic specifications
Red Meat Abattoirs duty on Evapco plant
Carcass chillers, ageing rooms and freezer stores
| Typical system duty | −2 °C to +4 °C carcass chill (1–3% O₂, 0–5% CO₂ at −0.5 °C to +2 °C) |
|---|---|
| Design humidity | 85–90% RH |
| Recommended gas / pressure class | R717, R404A — handled by SAQCC Gas registered technicians |
| Equipment platform | Evapco Evaporative condensers and cooling towers — Closed-circuit coolers, evaporative condensers, industrial ammonia packages |
| Compliance frameworks | HACCP, Meat Safety Act, SANS 10147, SAQCC Gas registration |
| OEM parts held | Evapco spray nozzles, drift eliminators, fan drives and water treatment kits |
| Service deliverable | Pressure decay test and gas analysis record |
| Response / lead time | 8–14 weeks |
| Location hub | Serving Jacobs Industrial and surrounds off the N2 / M4 |
Local context
Working in Jacobs
We service Jacobs Industrial and the surrounding blocks of Jacobs, Durban, with access off the N2 and M4. Sub-tropical coastal humidity keeps wet-bulb temperatures high year-round, which raises evaporative condenser duty and accelerates coil corrosion.
Carcass chill pull-down within 24 hours of slaughter Cold shortening or drip loss from an incorrect chill curve
Compliance
Documentation you receive
- HACCP
- Meat Safety Act
- SANS 10147
- SAQCC Gas registration
- Pressure decay test and gas analysis record
FAQ
Evapco controlled atmosphere installation in Jacobs
How fast can a technician service Evapco equipment at a red meat abattoirs site in Jacobs?
Jacobs sits on the N2 and M4, so our Durban dispatch reaches most Jacobs Industrial sites inside a standard callout window. Emergency controlled atmosphere installation runs 24/7 because cold shortening or drip loss from an incorrect chill curve.
Do you stock OEM components for Evapco systems?
Yes — Evapco spray nozzles, drift eliminators, fan drives and water treatment kits. Evapco (USA) equipment on R717/R404A charges is supported with the fast-moving spares held at our Pretoria North workshop and non-stock items brought in on OEM order.
What pressure testing and gas compliance certificates are provided?
Every controlled atmosphere installation job closes with a pressure test record and gas handling Certificate of Conformance issued under SANS 10147 by a SAQCC Gas registered technician, plus the HACCP documentation your auditors expect.
What operating envelope do you commission this equipment to?
Red Meat Abattoirs run at −2 °C to +4 °C carcass chill at 85–90% RH, with controlled atmosphere installation performed against 1–3% O₂, 0–5% CO₂ at −0.5 °C to +2 °C. Cold shortening or drip loss from an incorrect chill curve
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Get started
Schedule an on-site diagnostic in Jacobs
Tell us what you need cooled and where. We respond with a scoped quote, and for emergencies we dispatch straight away.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- 069 268 0988
- info@reyds.co.za
- Workshop
- 386 Eeufees Street, Pretoria North, Gauteng
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–13:00. 24/7 emergency breakdown line.