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Chest Freezers: Dual or Single Temperature?

By August 13, 2024No Comments
Chest Freezers: Dual or Single Temperature?

Chest Freezers: Dual or Single Temperature?

 

In recent years, with the continuous improvement in living standards in Malaysia, the demand for fresh food has been steadily increasing. The supply of fresh food cold chains plays a crucial role in meeting this demand, and commercial refrigerators serve as an essential component in the cold chain logistics.

 

As a cold chain manufacturing enterprise, it is imperative to not only meet the basic requirements of refrigeration but also to continually gather market data and produce more practical commercial freezers based on usage trends. This has led to the development of dual-temperature chest freezers.

 

Features and Advantages of Dual-Temperature Chest Freezers

 

From a practical standpoint, dual-temperature chest freezers combine the functionality of traditional single-temperature freezing and single-temperature refrigeration, offering a 1+1>2 benefit. This allows businesses to store temperature-sensitive items such as ice cream and frozen meat, as well as fresh fruits and beverages, all in one unit. This multifunctional design not only enhances convenience for businesses but also creates more value.

 

Advantage 1: Space Saving

 

For businesses with limited floor space, a dual-temperature chest freezer can save room space, enabling more products to be displayed and thus increasing revenue.

 

Advantage 2: Versatility

 

Dual-temperature chest freezers are suitable for storing a wide range of products, from frozen food items to fresh produce and beverages. This flexibility allows businesses to offer a broader selection to customers, regardless of the type of food products they sell.

 

Advantage 3: Energy Efficiency

 

Compared to using separate single-temperature chest freezers and commercial refrigerators, a dual-temperature chest freezer consumes less electricity for the same capacity, helping businesses reduce operational costs.

 

Advantage 4: Convenience

 

Dual-temperature chest freezers feature independent freezing and refrigeration compartments, separated by a partition. Equipped with dual compressors and independent temperature controls, these units allow users to adjust the temperatures of the freezing and refrigeration sections as needed. Essentially, one freezer serves two purposes, making it more convenient to use.

 

Should Your Business Choose a Single-Temperature or Dual-Temperature Chest Freezer?

 

For supermarkets and large restaurants where products are sold quickly and space is ample, a single-temperature freezer or refrigerator may be more practical. On the other hand, for small shops, snack bars, and small restaurants with limited space and a high demand for long-term food preservation, the cost of purchasing both a single-temperature freezer and a refrigerator may be prohibitive. In such cases, a dual-temperature chest freezer is a more suitable and cost-effective choice.

 

In conclusion, when deciding between a single-temperature and a dual-temperature chest freezer, businesses must consider their specific needs, space limitations, costs, and refrigeration requirements to choose the most appropriate option.

 

How to Adjust the Temperature of a Dual-Temperature Chest Freezer

 

Dual-temperature chest freezers come with two temperature control knobs or electronic temperature adjustment devices. Both the freezing and refrigeration sections are individually controlled. Typically, electronic temperature controls offer more precise settings. For instance, you can set the refrigeration section to 2-10°C for vegetables and fruits, 0-4°C for beer and beverages, and -20°C for frozen meats.

 

Mechanical temperature control knobs, though less precise, are straightforward to use. With a 5-level setting, adjusting to levels 3-4 is generally sufficient, while a 7-level setting should be adjusted to levels 3-5. If the internal temperature is too high, the knob can be turned to a higher setting to lower the temperature within the freezer.

 


 

 

We hope this information proves helpful to you. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our salesperson at 012-3868-210. Imax Refrigerator Malaysia offers various commercial chillers, including convenience store chillers, supermarket chillers, restaurant and so on. We welcome you to visit us for your selection needs!

 

Imax Refrigerator Malaysia, a local manufacturer, offers a wide range of high-quality commercial refrigerators: Display ChillerDisplay FreezerInverter Display ChillerInverter Display FreezerOpen ChillerStainless Steel Upright ChillerStainless Steel Upright FreezerStainless Steel Counter ChillerStainless Steel Counter FreezerSolid Door Chest FreezerGlass Top Chest Freezer, and other products. With 30 years of experience in manufacturing commercial refrigeration equipment, direct sales from manufacturers and nationwide warranty, the company’s products are favored by customers at home and abroad.

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