Introduction to Commercial Refrigeration and its Types

Before we begin with the benefits of using commercial refrigeration in a business, it is recommended to read this short description 

The use of different refrigeration facilities in businesses varying from large warehouses to small-scale businesses for storing and preserving food products refers to commercial refrigeration.   

A brief description of the different refrigeration facilities available is included in the latter part of this blog. Here is a quick market update for you. Cold Rooms are in high demand by many industries. Pharmaceuticals, hotels, and seafood are a few of them having more weightage

These systems are also referred to as cold storage solutions. Extensive use of such units (systems) is made for storing the following products

• Seafood
• Frozen Food
• Fresh Produce
• Mushrooms
• Dairy Products
• Beverages
• Medicines and Vaccinations

Some businesses that use commercial refrigeration units are:

• Horticulture
• Hospitality
• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Supermarkets
• Catering Service

This listing is just to give you an idea. There are many more businesses that use such units for storing their products

Suppliers of commercial refrigeration systems manufacture different types of such units for catering the diversified needs of business sectors 

Some of the commercial refrigeration systems (units) available today are:

1. Rack Refrigerators
2. Cold Rooms
3. Ice Plants

Rack Refrigerators – Rack Refrigeration Systems are used in supermarkets and malls because of the requirement of cooling multiple refrigerated cases. It consists of multiple compressors and condenser fans for better cooling than a traditional refrigeration system

Cold Rooms – Cold rooms are also known as walk-in refrigerators and are of two types

• Walk-in coolers
• Walk-in freezers

Cold Rooms are large, enclosed, insulated, box-type structures with doors large enough for people to enter. 

When you are required to store a large amount of stock safely, Cold Room come into play and keep your stock at safe holding temperatures thereby preventing them from damage

Ice Plants – The function of an Ice plant is to make ice in large quantities. Ice Plants make ice blocks. Ice blocks are also referred to as ice machines or ice generators

 Ice blocks are large in size and have a small surface area to eliminate the risk of easy melting of ice. They can be made into different forms of ice based on the business requirements

The requirement for ice plants is made by businesses in the healthcare sector, hotels, restaurants and convenience stores

Some restaurants may choose ice plants while some may choose cold rooms. It totally depends on the requirements of a business.

Got quite valuable pieces of information on commercial refrigeration. Right?

Now, let us start with the information for which you landed on this blog. By the way, did you ever wonder why businesses use such sophisticated cold storage solutions and not any ordinary refrigeration systems?

It is because such units bombard you with benefits that are impossible to get from an ordinary refrigeration system 

Benefits of Using Commercial Refrigeration Units

Commercial refrigeration units provide the following benefits to a business:

Storage and Preservation of Stock with High Efficiency

While you may think of using multiple small storage units for storing your stock as an alternative to commercial refrigeration systems, it isn’t a good thing to do

The combined efficiency of multiple small storage units will be less than that of a single commercial refrigeration equipment

These commercial refrigeration systems are built in a way to provide maximum efficiency in storing and preserving stock

It will not only help you to preserve your stock for a longer period of time but also store it in a neat and orderly manner

As such, by using these systems in your business, you can store stock with high efficiency

• Hassle-free Cleaning

 It is very easy to clean the surfaces and shelves of commercial refrigeration systems. These systems also enable you to reach the corners and clean them up.

 In a smaller refrigeration unit, there remains a high chance for mold and bacteria to build up and spread quickly. This can cause significant health issues as it is very difficult to clean up the surfaces where there is a build-up of mould and bacteria

This risk can be easily eliminated by using commercial refrigeration systems where you attain the ability to perform a hassle-free cleaning

• Save a Good Amount of Money  

Commercial Refrigeration Systems possess high energy efficiency. They consume minimal electrical energy for their operation. It results in the reduction of the electricity bill expenses of a business

As a result, it saves a good amount of money in the long run

• Peace of Mind with Accurate Electronic Temperature Control

Commercial Refrigeration Systems have built-in electronic temperature control for eliminating the risk of product spoilage. The best part is the accuracy level of these temperature controllers. They ensure that the stock is always at the temperature it needs to be. 

As it shows the temperature in an electronic way, you can keep a better check on the temperature of the cold storage unit. Such robust technologies give complete peace of mind

• Avoid Recurring Fixed Costs

It is obvious that businesses have to incur a cost for buying a piece of commercial refrigeration equipment. However, this cost is only a one-time expenditure. 

You don’t have to frequently spend on these types of equipment because of their robust build quality. These pieces of equipment are built in such a way to provide you service for a very long time

• Avoid Government Penalties

All commercial refrigeration systems are built after taking into consideration the government norms for different business sectors

As such, by using commercial refrigeration systems, you can avoid uninvited government penalties

Summary

This is the last section of this blog where a brief summary of whatever you have read so far is included. Skipping this section is not recommended as it will help you to retain the information better

Commercial Refrigeration refers to using commercial refrigeration units in commercial settings. In other words, it is used by various kinds of businesses for storing their stock in the safest possible manner. It also provides the businesses, an opportunity to arrange their stocks in a neat and orderly manner 

Businesses in the horticulture and hospitality sector, hotels, restaurants, malls, supermarkets, and catering services extensively use commercial refrigeration units for storing their stock

Some products that are stored in these units are frozen food, medicines, vaccines, beverages, mushrooms, fresh produce and dairy products

Different types of cold storage solutions (commercial refrigeration units) are available for different business requirements

While supermarkets and malls generally use rack refrigeration systems, cold rooms are used by businesses that have huge stocks to safely store and preserve. Businesses also have an option to choose ice plants

The type of commercial refrigeration unit that will be suitable for a business totally depends on the storage space and type of stock they want to store