Cold rooms manufactured for Indian sites
Uniref is a cold room manufacturer providing customized cold room solutions for commercial and industrial applications across India.
We design, manufacture, supply and install cold rooms based on product storage needs, required temperature, site conditions and daily operations.
Room air
22.0°C
Holding illustration
How a cold room is specified
A cold room should be designed around the actual storage requirement, not around a fixed standard specification. Product type, required temperature, humidity, storage volume, loading pattern and working hours all affect how the room should be engineered.
Indian ambient conditions also matter. High outdoor temperatures, humidity, frequent door opening and varying power conditions can influence refrigeration load, insulation requirements and system performance. As a cold room manufacturer in India, Uniref considers these factors while developing the room specification.
The refrigeration system is selected to maintain the required temperature under expected loading and operating conditions.
Suitable insulation helps limit heat transfer between the cold room and the surrounding environment.
Proper airflow helps distribute cooled air throughout the storage area and reduces uneven temperature zones.
Humidity requirements are considered where product quality, moisture retention or condensation control is important.
Equipment selection, insulation, door design and controls are planned to reduce unnecessary refrigeration load.
The cold room layout and temperature conditions are planned around the storage needs of the products kept inside.
Room types
Different storage applications require different room layouts, refrigeration systems and temperature conditions.
Staff access storage
Staff access storage
A walk in cold room provides controlled refrigerated storage for businesses that need regular staff access to stored products. It can be designed for applications such as food, dairy, hospitality, pharmaceuticals and fresh produce, with the operating temperature selected according to the material being stored.
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Built from insulated panels
Built from insulated panels
A modular cold room uses insulated panels that allow the room size and configuration to be planned around the available site space. This solution is suitable for food plants, warehouses, restaurants and industrial facilities where flexible installation and controlled temperature storage are required.
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−18°C to −25°C
−18°C to −25°C
Freezer rooms are designed for products that require sustained frozen storage, commonly around −18°C to −25°C depending on the application. They can be used for frozen food, meat, poultry, seafood, ice cream and other products that must remain below freezing.
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0°C to +8°C
0°C to +8°C
A chiller room is used where products need refrigerated storage without deep freezing. Operating ranges such as 0°C to +5°C or +2°C to +8°C are common for fresh food, dairy products, vegetables and selected pharmaceutical applications.
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Rapid freezing
Rapid freezing
Blast freezer rooms are used when products need to be frozen rapidly rather than simply stored at a frozen temperature. Strong air circulation and appropriately selected refrigeration equipment help remove heat quickly from food, seafood, meat and other products before long term frozen storage.
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Rapid chilling
Rapid chilling
A blast chiller room rapidly reduces product temperature to a safer chilled range before storage, processing or distribution. It is commonly considered for cooked food, bakery items, prepared meals and food processing applications where controlled cooling time is important.
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More than one temperature
More than one temperature
A combo cold room combines more than one temperature zone within the same overall storage facility. A project may include separate chilled and frozen areas, allowing businesses to store products with different temperature requirements while keeping operations within one coordinated cold storage layout.
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Controlled environment
Controlled environment
An incubation room maintains controlled environmental conditions for applications that require stable temperature and, where necessary, humidity. These rooms may be used for pharmaceutical, laboratory, testing or specialised industrial processes where consistent environmental control is more important than conventional food storage.
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Temperature bands
The correct cold room temperature depends on the product, storage duration and operating process.
+2°C to +8°C
This range is commonly used for selected pharmaceuticals, dairy products and fresh produce that require controlled chilled storage.
Actual temperature requirements depend on stored products and operating conditions.
What you store
Cold room design should reflect the storage behaviour, temperature sensitivity and handling requirements of the product.
0°C to +5°C
Cold rooms for fruits and vegetables help maintain suitable temperature and humidity conditions to support product freshness during storage.
+2°C to +8°C
Milk, cheese, butter and other dairy products require controlled refrigeration based on their product specific storage requirements.
−18°C to −25°C
Ice cream storage generally requires stable deep freeze conditions to maintain product texture and prevent temperature fluctuation.
Chilled or frozen
Cold rooms for meat can be designed for chilled or frozen storage depending on processing, holding and distribution requirements.
Chilled or frozen
Poultry storage may require chilled or frozen conditions, with room design based on product state, loading frequency and storage duration.
Chilled or frozen
Seafood cold rooms are planned to maintain low and consistent temperatures suitable for chilled or frozen fish and marine products.
−18°C to −25°C
Frozen food storage rooms are designed to maintain consistent deep freeze conditions during warehousing and distribution.
+2°C to +8°C
Pharmaceutical cold rooms require controlled temperature conditions based on the storage specification of medicines and related products.
Controlled temperature
Vaccine storage requires carefully controlled temperatures, reliable monitoring and suitable refrigeration system design.
Cool holding
Cold rooms for flowers help manage temperature and humidity conditions to support freshness before distribution or sale.
Set by the seed type
Seed storage rooms can be designed around specific temperature and humidity requirements to protect stored material.
Kitchen chiller or freezer
Hotels, restaurants and catering facilities use cold rooms for organised chilled and frozen storage of food, beverages and ingredients.
Inside the room
A reliable cold room depends on how well its insulation, refrigeration equipment, controls and structural components work together. Each component should be selected according to the required temperature, room size, stored product and operating conditions.
PUF or PIR Insulated Panels
Insulated panels help reduce heat transfer and support stable internal temperature conditions.
Send the product, capacity, temperature and city. The discussion starts from those four points.
Configuration
Every cold room should be configured around the way products enter, move through and leave the storage area.
Room dimensions are planned according to required storage volume, movement space and site limitations.
The plant
The refrigeration system removes heat from inside the cold room and transfers it outside. Its components must work together correctly to maintain stable temperature conditions under expected loading, door opening and ambient conditions.
Equipment
Air movement
Stable cold room performance depends on more than reaching the required temperature at one point. Air distribution, product arrangement, room layout and operating behaviour all influence how evenly cooling reaches the stored goods.
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The evaporator is positioned to support effective air distribution throughout the available storage space.
A sketch of the bay, the door position and the stacking is enough to start an airflow and heat-load discussion.
Running cost
Energy performance depends on the complete cold room design. Insulation, doors, refrigeration equipment, controls and operating practices should work together to limit unnecessary heat gain and avoid excessive equipment operation.
Select a measure to see how it is built
How the room is built
Uniref coordinates cold room engineering from Jaipur, with manufacturing support through facilities in Bengaluru and Mumbai. Every project is planned around its application, operating temperature, site conditions and required refrigeration performance.
01 / Panel Quality
Insulated panels are selected according to the required thermal performance, room temperature and project application.
Components are prepared according to the approved room dimensions and project specifications.
Refrigeration, electrical and control components are selected according to calculated operating requirements.
Panels, doors, refrigeration equipment and supporting components are assembled according to the planned cold room configuration.
Key equipment and controls are checked to confirm correct operation before project completion.
The room, refrigeration system, electrical work and installation details are inspected against the approved project requirements.
Components prepared for site installation are reviewed before dispatch to reduce installation issues at the project location.
Project sequence
Uniref follows a structured process from initial requirement discussion through installation, commissioning and project support.
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The calculation needs the product, the incoming temperature, the door use and the site ambient. Share what you know and note what is still open.
Design inputs
Cold room design begins with understanding what will be stored and how the facility will operate every day.
01 / What enters the room
Product characteristics help determine suitable storage temperature and operating conditions.
02 / Setpoint and band
The target temperature influences insulation, refrigeration capacity and equipment selection.
03 / Where moisture matters
Humidity requirements are considered where moisture levels affect stored product quality.
04 / Volume to store
Required storage capacity helps determine room dimensions and refrigeration requirements.
05 / What arrives each day
The quantity of product entering the room each day affects the amount of heat the system must remove.
06 / Temperature at the door
Products entering at higher temperatures can increase the refrigeration load.
07 / Length, width, height
Length, width and height are planned around storage requirements and available site space.
08 / How often the seal breaks
Frequent access can introduce warm and humid air into the room.
09 / When the room is used
Operating schedules influence expected equipment usage and room activity.
10 / Heat outside the panels
Local outdoor and surrounding temperatures are considered when determining refrigeration requirements.
11 / Supply at the site
Available electrical supply is reviewed during equipment and control planning.
12 / How product sits
Storage arrangement is considered so that products do not unnecessarily restrict airflow.
13 / What happens on a stoppage
Backup provisions can be evaluated where product sensitivity or operational requirements make them necessary.
Visibility
Monitoring and control systems help operators understand room conditions and identify changes that may require attention.
Temperature sensors provide visibility into cold room operating conditions.
Humidity monitoring can be included where the stored product requires controlled moisture conditions.
Data logging records temperature or other operating information for later review.
Alerts can indicate when room temperature rises above the configured limit.
Low temperature alerts can indicate conditions below the required operating range.
Remote access can allow authorised personnel to review selected operating information away from the site.
Monitoring systems can provide information about the operating condition of connected equipment.
Selected alarms can be configured to inform responsible personnel when specified conditions occur.
IoT capabilities can be considered where the project requires connected monitoring or integration with other systems.
Illustrative status
Room
4.2°C
Humidity
76%
Compressor
Running
Defrost
Idle
Sample trend for a holding period. Not a live site reading.
Working with Uniref
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Uniref designs cold rooms around the stored product, required temperature, storage volume, daily loading and actual site conditions rather than relying on one fixed configuration.
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The project scope can include requirement assessment, design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and after sales support.
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Panels, refrigeration equipment, doors, controllers and supporting components are selected according to the requirements of the individual cold room project.
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Insulation, refrigeration capacity, airflow, door design and controls are considered together to reduce unnecessary heat gain and inefficient system operation.
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With more than 20 years of experience, more than 2,500 projects, offices in Jaipur, Chennai, Delhi and Indore, and more than 40 service locations, Uniref supports commercial and industrial cold room projects across India.
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Support can continue after commissioning through maintenance, inspection, refrigeration service and system improvement requirements.
Call the Jaipur engineering team or send the requirement. Name and phone are enough to start.
Project record
The examples below show the type of applications that can be engineered for different industries and operating requirements. Final specifications are confirmed according to actual project conditions.
Pharmaceuticals
The room is planned to support controlled storage of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products. Monitoring, insulation, refrigeration equipment and controls are selected around the required storage conditions.
Food processing and distribution
This type of room is designed for frozen product storage where consistent low temperature is required. Equipment selection considers product loading, access frequency and expected ambient conditions.
Agriculture and fresh produce
The room supports refrigerated storage of fruits or vegetables according to their product specific requirements. Airflow and humidity considerations can be incorporated according to the produce being stored.
Seafood processing
The refrigeration system is planned around the required freezing process, incoming product temperature and daily loading conditions. Room insulation and equipment must also account for demanding low temperature operation.
Food manufacturing
The modular configuration allows the room layout to be adapted to available plant space and workflow. Refrigeration and controls are selected according to the specific storage application and operating schedule.
Estimate
Uniref does not publish a standard cold room price because project requirements can vary significantly according to application, temperature and site conditions.
In this estimate: Temperature, Panel Specification.
On site
Correct installation is essential for maintaining insulation integrity, refrigeration performance and dependable cold room operation. Uniref plans the installation around the approved design and actual site conditions.
After a service visit
2.1°C
A controller check on an installed room. The figure is illustrative, not a live site reading.
After handover
Cold room performance depends on regular inspection and appropriate maintenance after commissioning. Uniref provides after sales support for refrigeration systems, controls, doors, panels and related cold room requirements.
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Service log
Scheduled checks can help identify developing equipment or performance issues before they cause larger disruptions.
Questions
A cold room is an insulated refrigerated space designed to maintain products within a controlled temperature range. It normally combines insulated wall and ceiling panels, a refrigeration system, doors, controls and monitoring components. A cold room manufacturer designs these elements around the product being stored, required temperature, room dimensions, loading conditions and daily operating requirements.
Project enquiry
Share your application, required storage capacity, operating temperature and project location with the Uniref engineering team. As a cold room manufacturer, Uniref can assess these requirements and develop a solution around your storage and operating needs.
Project enquiry
Share your application, required storage capacity, operating temperature and project location with the Uniref engineering team. As a cold room manufacturer, Uniref can assess these requirements and develop a solution around your storage and operating needs.
