Archive for the ‘Refrigerated Containers’ Category

Don’t underestimate the importance of the correct refrigerated container

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Refrigerated storage containers are a must for businesses of all types and in a range of different industries- in particular those who transport delicate or perishable goods such as food.

Whilst standard shipping containers are fantastic for many types of goods, they aren’t suitable for all, and this is why, if you need to invest in or hire containers, you need to ensure that you take the time to choose the right type.

Choosing the wrong type of shipping container could have dire operational and financial consequences for your business, and in today’s tough economic climate, no discerning company will want to take that risk.

Different types of goods need to be stored at specific temperatures- and failing to get this temperature correct could leave you looking at a large amount of damaged goods. Luckily, modern refrigerated containers come with temperature controls- which generally allow you to set the temperature anywhere between 25 and -25 degrees centrigrade.

In addition to giving you full control over internal temperature, refrigerated containers can also be provided with additional features which can further protect goods and add to efficiency- including coldroom doors, t bar flooring and heated switchgears.

Take your time in choosing the perfect refrigerated containers in order to properly protect your goods and make shipping as easy and efficient as possible.

Why not hire yourself a refrigerated container?

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Whatever reason you are hiring a portable cold storage unit for, whether it is for a catering company, a festival that you are working at or for transporting a large amount of goods that needs to be kept cold, you will find that there is a wide range available to you. There are many different styles and sizes when it comes to refrigerated storage containers so you need to make sure you are getting the right one.

Refrigerated containers come in both chilled and frozen models so you can hire whichever kind you require, there are even some which can keep items warm if needed. They are perfectly suited for transporting food items and come up the standards expected for transporting food goods which is why so many food companies are choosing to use refrigerated containers to transport their produce far and wide.

You can either hire or purchase a refrigerated container. You will need to decide whether to hire or purchase and this will depend on how many times you are going to use and it and where you are going to store it as well as they are rather large containers. Your goods will be perfectly safe once they have been stored in side and the container is kept cool using electricity and can be kept at varying temperatures between +25 and -25 degrees Celsius.

Getting your hands on a refrigerated storage container

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

If you are thinking about setting up a new business in the new year, you will know how essential it is to have a storage facility where you can keep all of your equipment and any stock that you require in order to keep your business going. There are many different places where you can hire yourself some storage facilities but it might be a better idea to get yourself some portable self storage.

If your company involves food and drink, it would be a good idea to get yourself a refrigerated storage container so that your stock can be stored without it going bad. You won’t need to worry about the food going off or the drinks not being suitable for sale.

Your storage container can be used for storing whatever you like. It is surprising how much can be stored inside a storage container because they come in such a wide range of sizes. They are made from reinforced steel and they are completely secure so you don’t need to worry about whether or not your belongings inside the storage container are secure. You should be able to pick up a storage container, whether it is refrigerated or not with ease.

Cold storage containers

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Cold storage containers are a type of container in which the container is designed to stay at a temperature which has been pre set. They have a fully integral refrigeration machine which enables the container to maintain the same temperature whilst it is being used. Cold storage containers can be used to store a wide range of products but typically they are used for food and drink.

All of the cold storage containers that are available for hire and purchase are capable of holding internal temperatures of between 25 degrees centigrade and minus 25 degrees centigrade. All of the cold storage containers have been lined with stainless steel or GRP and because the floor is T section, it allows for air to follow beneath whatever you might be storing in the container.

If you cannot find a cold storage container that is suited to the items that you are going to be placing inside it, you can easily get your container customised to suit your requirements. This can include adding compartments and sections within the container so that you can separate certain items from one another. You can even have lighting added so that you can clearly see what you are doing inside the container.

Utilising a refrigerated storage container

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Have you been looking for alternative ways in which to transport the food that you produce as a company or that you have grown that you want to distribute through the country or even the world? If so, you may not have considered using a refrigerated storage container for this purpose.

It is surprising how much food can be damaged during a journey from one destination to another but when it is inside a refrigerated storage container, you can be sure that it will not become damaged because the temperature can be controlled to exactly the right temperature for whatever is contained inside.

Refrigerated storage containers are made from the same material as original storage containers. The reinforced steel that the storage container is made from is so strong that is can withstand a large amount of bad weather and damage before anything inside will be affected. This is why so many of the large companies that distribute food utilise refrigerated storage containers because they are so secure and so durable.

You can choose to either hire the refrigerated storage container or you can purchase it outright. It might be worthwhile trying out the storage container before you buy it so you know what the qualities of it are.