Spiral Freezers
Single and twin drum spirals from the major European manufacturers, inspected, re-tiered and refurbished to suit your product, capacity and building.
Single drumTwin drumSelf-stackingAmmonia, CO₂ & Freon
Used & Refurbished · Worldwide
Second-hand spirals. First‑class engineering.
AKW Trading sources, refurbishes and re-installs used spiral freezers, coolers, proofers and food processing equipment, so you get proven machinery without the new-build price tag or lead time.
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Infeed & discharge
Product goes in one end and comes out the other. We set the heights and handing to suit your line.
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The frame
The legs carry every tier. We re-tier, re-level and re-plastic the lot before it leaves our hands.
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Crossover & take-up
Product climbs the first spiral, crosses over the top and drops down the second. The take-up tower sits in the middle under the crossover, with the belt hanging in loops round the dancer rollers to keep it at the right tension. The crowns lift off the top.
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Drums & drum bar plastics
The belt’s inside edge drives off the drum bar plastics, so worn plastics are one of the first things we replace.
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Drive gearboxes
One under each drum. We overhaul or replace them and swap in modern inverter control where needed.
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Belt stack
Tier after tier of stainless steel mesh belt running on the support rails, and every bit of it gets inspected.
SCROLL TO STRIP IT DOWN
0Years in the family trade
A–ZRemoval to commissioning
EU+Supplied across Europe & beyond
Brand new · Built to order
Want it brand new?
Meet Stag Spirals.
Stag Spirals is our new-build brand: compact spiral freezers designed and built by us in our Leeds workshop, made to order for your product and your floor space.
- CompactSpace-saving design that fits where a traditional spiral won't
- Fast installBuilt and tested in our workshop, so very little time on site
- Single or twinModular, so two units push together into a twin drum run from one panel
- Wash & defrostAutomatic belt wash, plus gas or electric defrost options
- Built in weeksA typical build takes 5–6 weeks once we start
- Warranty12-month warranty on every new Stag spiral
What we supply
Proven machinery for every stage of the line
Spirals are where we started and what we know best, but we buy and sell the whole cold chain and process line around them.
Spiral Coolers
Ambient and chilled spiral coolers for bakery, ready meals and protein lines.
Spiral Proofers
Humidity-controlled proofing spirals for bread, rolls, pretzels and dough products.
Tunnel & IQF Freezers
Linear tunnels, impingement and IQF freezers where a spiral isn't the right fit.
Refrigeration Plant
Condensing units, compressor packs, evaporators and air coolers to match the freezer duty.
Conveyors & Handling
Infeed and outfeed conveyors, belts, transfers and stainless handling equipment.
Bakery & Process Lines
Ovens, mixers, slicers, depositors and complete process lines from site clearances.
Controls & Spare Parts
New control panels, inverter upgrades and spare parts for spiral coolers and freezers.
Our stock
Used machines, ready to go
Our advertised used stock is listed on Machineseeker, where it's kept up to date. Plenty more never gets advertised, so if you don't see it, ask.
Live listings
See our stock on Machineseeker
Spiral freezers, refrigeration and processing equipment with photos, specs and locations. Updated as machines come in and go out.
View AKW stock on Machineseeker
Available on request
Other stock on request
We have access to machines that aren't advertised: off-market spirals, site clearances and kit coming out of factories soon. Tell us what you need and we'll tell you what we've got.
Ask what's available
How it works
From someone else's factory to yours
We handle the whole job ourselves, with our own engineers, so nothing gets lost between contractors.
Source
We find the right machine for your product, throughput and space.
Inspect
On-site survey with photos, video and a full condition report.
Remove
Careful dismantling, marking and safe removal from site.
Refurbish
Re-tiering, new belts and bearings, controls and deep clean.
Ship
Packed and shipped worldwide with full export documentation.
Commission
Installed, wired, tested and handed over by our own engineers.
Services
Engineers first, traders second
Anyone can resell a machine. We work across the mechanical, refrigeration and electrical sides, so the spiral you buy actually runs when it arrives.
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Re-tiering & resizing
We add or remove tiers, change the take-up and modify infeed and outfeed heights to suit your building and capacity.
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Full refurbishment
New belts, rail and drum-bar plastics, bearings, sprockets and motors, plus a full strip-down clean to food-hygiene standards.
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Controls & electrical upgrades
New control panels, modern inverters swapped in for obsolete drives, safety circuits and sensors rewired and documented.
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Refrigeration matching
Evaporator duty calculated and plant sized to your product, whether it's ammonia, CO₂ or HFC.
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Installation & commissioning
We install and commission on site anywhere in the world, with operator training at handover.
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Export & compliance
CE / UKCA declarations, operator manuals and export paperwork sorted for you.
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Spare parts & breakdowns
Parts for most makes of spiral cooler and freezer, plus fault-finding support when your line is down.
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Project management
One point of contact for the whole job: survey, layout drawings, contractor coordination, install and handover. More →
Spare parts
Parts to keep your spiral running
We supply spare parts for spiral freezers and coolers from most of the major manufacturers. Send us the make, model or a photo of the old part and we'll match it.
BeltsDrum bar plasticsRail & wear plasticsSprocketsRollersBearings & collars
Motors & gearboxesInverters & drivesControl panelsSensors & switchesEvaporatorsEvaporator fans
Project management
One point of contact, start to finish
Buying a spiral is the easy bit. We run the whole project, from the first site survey to the first product off the belt, so you aren't left chasing five contractors.
- Survey & layoutSite visit, measurements and GA drawings showing how it fits in your building
- Planning & programmeA clear timeline for removal, refurbishment, delivery and install
- Contractor coordinationWe work with your refrigeration, enclosure and electrical contractors
- Installation & commissioningOur engineers on site to build, wire, test and hand over
- Handover & supportOperator training, documentation and after-sales support
We buy equipment
Got a spiral you don't need?
Closing a line, upgrading or clearing a site? We buy used spirals, refrigeration plant and processing equipment outright, and we handle the dismantling and removal ourselves.
- Single machines through to full factory clearances
- Fast decisions and fair offers from people who know the kit
- Professional, insured dismantling and removal
- Working with insolvency practitioners, asset managers and owners
- UK and across Europe
Worldwide
Shipped, installed and running across the globe
We've supplied spirals to pretty much every country in Europe, and further afield. Wherever your factory is, we'll get the machine there and running.
United KingdomMaltaSri LankaNew ZealandCroatiaGermanySpainPolandNetherlandsIrelandFranceItaly+ more
About AKW
A family trade, built on the factory floor
AKW Trading Ltd is based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and run by Managing Director Jack Wilkinson. He's worked hands-on with spiral freezers for over a decade, building on more than 40 years his family has spent in industrial spiral freezing and food refrigeration.
We buy, refurbish and re-home used machinery for food manufacturers who want proven equipment at a sensible price. Every job is handled by engineers who understand the mechanical, refrigeration and electrical sides of a spiral.
Want a brand new compact spiral instead? Our sister brand Stag Spirals builds them to order.
Proven machinery.
Properly refurbished.
Running on your floor.AKW Trading Ltd · Leeds, UK
Contact
Let's talk machines
Tell us what you're producing and how much of it, or what you've got to sell. We'll come back to you quickly.
Phone / WhatsApp+44 7891 520467
Office14 The Sidings, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8BX, United Kingdom