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Freezer showcase is a professional technique. It is entrusted not only with the function of storing goods, but also with demonstrating it to the buyer. Therefore, showcases are most often used in the field of catering and in trade. We suggest you figure out how they differ showcases and how to choose the right one for your business.
Freezing Benefits
Properly selected equipment will ensure not only an attractive appearance of products, but also the preservation of their taste and nutritional value. In other words, in a good freezer display case, your goods will be fresh and appetizing.
So, three indisputable facts in favor of the technique and the principle of its operation:
- Fresh foods are full of enzymes that cause food to spoil very quickly. Cold slows down and practically stops this process.
- Freezing blocks the rapid development of pathogenic bacteria that cause decay.
- The shock method of freezing and the further stay of products at low temperatures contribute to the preservation of its properties.
What to look for when choosing
Professional units are produced with different temperature conditions, they can differ significantly in design or design solution. Also, showcases differ in purpose, as they are made to store various products.
When choosing, pay attention to the depth of the calculation. These characteristics must be compared with the size of the sales area where the equipment will be installed, and the patency of the point. There are three main types:
- Narrow, 85 cm wide.
- Medium width – from 95,5 to 109,3 cm.
- Wide – from 114 to 119,5 cm.
For not too long storage of pre-frozen semi-finished products, you can choose a model equipped with a temperature regime from 0 to -6 degrees. And if we are talking about deep-frozen products, the temperature range should be from -10 to -18 degrees.
All in all, a freezer display is an important selling point for any business, so choose the most eye-catching design. It’s in your own interest.
Important! Most often, the models are horizontal, but there are also vertical ones.
Types of equipment
Showcases are divided into:
- Open type. Open structures can be used in self-service outlets. They can work both stationary and in the complex of the refrigeration line.
- closed type. Relevant for stores where customer service is carried out through the counter. They can both store and display products.
From the point of view of installation, showcases are:
- Floor – respectively, are installed on the floor. Assume simultaneous storage and access to products.
- Desktop – a suitable solution for catering (cafes, restaurants) or departments selling finished food products. Also mini-options are suitable for ice cream.
Depending on the way the products are placed, they can be:
- With one tier – the layout is carried out only at one level.
- Multi-tiered. The upper tier is a demonstration one, the rest are used for storage.
How freezers work
The operation of the chamber is supported by the circulation of air cooled to a predetermined temperature. Cooling of the area occurs due to the transfer of heat by freon to the evaporator using a motor-compressor. At this time, the chest gives off heat to the environment.
There are two types of cooling:
- Forced. In this case, cold air circulates through the compartment with the help of fans. It is more perfect due to the even distribution of cold. The only “but” – the prices for these models are slightly higher.
- Natural (static) – when the air from the evaporator descends to the products under the action of gravity.
The control of the equipment is entrusted to the electronic board (controller). The cameras have special sensors that transmit temperature data to this board. If the temperature is higher than the set temperature, the compressor starts and the refrigerant circulates to the evaporator. When the temperature returns to normal, the motor turns off.
What are freezers
Inside the freezer is usually made of stainless steel or galvanized steel, plastic or food-grade aluminum can also be used. The listed materials, in contact with products, do not oxidize, therefore they do not affect the quality of commercial products in any way.
Showcases for commercial premises, the area of which does not exceed 400 m², are equipped with an integrated system that generates cold. These machines have an independent compressor and condenser. Cooling can be both static and gravity (with low noise level, almost silent) with auto-defrosting of the evaporator. Such equipment can be launched immediately after purchase.
Freezers with external cold are more suitable for large trade organizations – hypermarkets, etc. They do not have their own cold units. The system creates cold and delivers it through a special tube to the showcase. Such electrical appliances have a complex design, therefore, they require professional installation and regular maintenance.
One of the key parameters of the technique is the strength of the transparent part. As a rule, the main material for its manufacture is tempered glass. If such glass is broken, it breaks into hundreds of small fragments that do not spoil the products and do not endanger customers.
Price category
Today, all showcases can be divided into three main classes, based on price:
- “Lux”.
- “Business”.
- “Economy”.
Accordingly, the luxury-class device has the most advanced technical characteristics and exclusive design. Business-class devices usually have remote and built-in cooling systems and are equipped with electronics. Equipment from the economy segment is arranged in the same way as in the previous one, but it can be electromechanical and inferior in build quality and visual performance – but such equipment is also inexpensive.
Browse popular models
Let’s take a closer look at their characteristics and user reviews.
Pole Vhs-1,2
Key Features:
- Dimensions: 118x83x113,5 cm.
- 4,6 kW / day – energy consumption parameters.
- The total laying depth is 56 cm.
- Temperature range from 0 to +10 degrees.
- Static cooling.
- The cost is from 30 rubles.
Dmitry Nikolaevich, individual entrepreneur, Moscow
Our shop sells original home-made preparations – mainly jams. It was important to ensure both proper storage of these products and presentable presentation. They searched for a showcase in online stores and stumbled upon Polyus. At first, the price of 30 thousand seemed high, but it paid off quickly and in full. Behind the durable and transparent glass, all goods are clearly visible, the backlight is excellent. Works 4th month without a single failure. Auto defrosting makes it easy to use. I would especially like to note the glass shelves, on which an impressive batch of goods is placed.
Ariada Ariel VN 3-180
Feature overview:
- Manufacturer: “Pole”.
- Dimensions: 182x103x131,5 cm.
- Laying depth: 64 cm.
- The device consumes 1,03 kW per day.
- Temperature range from -18 to -10 degrees.
- Weight: 170 kg.
- The cost is from 72 rubles.
Alla, Samara
I was looking for a good freezer equipment for the store. Since it was intended for fish, meat, semi-finished products and other frozen products, low-temperature conditions were important. This model suits 100%. My point of sale began to look presentable, and the device performs its functions. The setup is simple and the operation is quiet. I recommend to colleagues.
Biryusa 500
A showcase cabinet with dimensions of 182x122x118,5 cm has a display depth of 72 cm. It weighs 85 kg. Consumes 3 kW/day. The temperature range is from 0 to +7 degrees. Provides static cooling.
The cost is from 42 rubles.
Anatoly, Moscow
Fully meets the needs of a small shop. The temperature in all parts of the freezer is the same. I liked it (took it for testing), so I bought a couple more.
Двина 150 ВС-0,53-1,13-1-4Х
Manufacturer: Golfstream. Parameters: 160x125x108 cm. The laying depth is, as in the previous model, 72 cm. It consumes 6,2 kW per day. Temperature range: 0-7 degrees. The weight of the device is 145 kg. Static cooling.
From 42 rubles.
Olga, Saratov
It has been working well for almost XNUMX months now. It was completed with an additional compartment, calculations, baking sheets and curtains. Excellent mid-range model for small businesses.
CRYSPI (Scottish) Eighth M 1800
The main advantages:
- Evaporator of high efficiency (manufactured in Italy).
- Showcase production – RF.
- Automatic defrosting of the evaporator.
- Luminescent type backlight.
- Curved front glass.
- Surfaces – high-quality stainless steel.
- Thermal insulation – polyurethane foam.
- “Crimson red” color.
- Complete with glass shelf.
- There are night blinds made of plexiglass.
- Included container for thawed ice.
- Only 3 baskets, dimensions 52×63 cm.
Features:
- Voltage – 220 V.
- Power – 0,74 kW.
- Laying depth – 66 cm.
- Temperature range: from -18 to -15 degrees.
- Freon brand R-404a is used as a refrigerant.
- Gravitational cooling.
- Weight – 223 kg.
The cost of this model starts from 53 rubles.
Today, customers have a huge selection of professional equipment – both domestic and imported. The models we reviewed are worthy candidates for installation in your retail space. We wish you a good choice!