A REFRIGERATOR FOR EVERY PURPOSE
There is a commercial refrigerator for every purpose and industry. Selecting one which suits the needs and products of a specific market increases the potential for fast-moving,well-preserved products.
CHOOSING A COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR BASED ON SPACE AND FUNCTION
Selecting a commercial refrigerator depends on a variety of factors, including the amount of product typically being stored, the space you have for the unit, the industry in which you work, and personal preference for doors and positioning. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the different types of commercial refrigeration equipment available and how to choose the right solution for your business.
Merchandiser Fridges with Glass Doors
A standing unit with display windows, customers can quickly see and reach products. It is best for self –service store or markets shopping. Cans and bottles stack easily inside merchandiser fridges for grab and go businesses. Customize features include sliding or swinging doors and multiple shelves.
Best suited for business: Gas stations, grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, and other stores with grab and go merchandise requiring refrigeration.
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Refrigerated Display
As the name suggests, refrigerated displays are meant to present products visibly and positively to consumers. These fridges are often stocked with on the go food and drinks like sandwiches, pop, juice, and individual-sized salads etc for marketing small food items.
Fridges are outfitted with a display area for advertising and brightly lit shelves for convenience.
Best suited for business: Convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and other small shops.
Bar Refrigerators
Not all stores, restaurants, and businesses have the space for large commercial refrigerators. For moving and storing small amounts of products or keeping products on hand in front of house, a bar fridge works well.
Some bar refrigerators are outfitted specifically for bars and pubs with keg storage for draught beer.
Best suited for business: Bars, taverns, pubs, restaurants, and cafes.
Refrigerated Prep Tables
Prep tables are commonly found in hospitality settings, and having ingredients stored directly beneath them saves time and space in the kitchen for easy access to ingredients. Refrigerated prep tables provide all the requires space for cutting and prepping with easy access to food, sauces, and drinks just below the tabletop.
Best suited for business: Pizza parlours, sandwich shops, cafes, and other small eateries.
Reach in Refrigerators
The standard stand up refrigerator model are designed to be used frequently throughout the day, with easily accessible shelves when standing.
Before you purchase, be sure to measure the area the refrigerator will occupy. Remember to leave extra room for opening doors and consider how frequently those doors will be opening for use.
Best suited for business: Restaurants, hotels, and grocery room warehouses.
Walk-in Fridges and Freezers
Businesses using or selling large quantities of fresh or frozen food products are best to invest in a walk-in refrigerator. These units can be installed inside or outside of a business and built to fit customized spaces for bulk storage.
Due to the amount of energy it requires to maintain the temperature in a walk-in unit, they aren't built for frequent access. These refrigerators are best used to retrieve mass amounts of food once or twice a day, using smaller fridges to store items until needed.
Best suited for business: Supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels.
NEW TRENDS IN THE COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION INDUSTRY
Minimizing the money businesses are spending on powering fridges, and maximizing on planet-saving potential, going green has never been more on-trend.
Another trend companies can look for in refrigeration is a commercial bar refrigeration with LED lighting. Due to their ease of use, time-saving ability, and independent advertising potential for those businesses within the bar and service industry. Some examples of modern commercial refrigeration outside of the above listed commonplace models include:
- Sushi counters
- Deli display cases
- Milk Coolers
- Wine Coolers
- Blast chillers
- Medical refrigerators
- Floral coolers
- Glass chillers
- Drop-in coolers
- Bottle coolers
- Open-air coolers