The freezing showcase is a professional technique. It is entrusted not only with the function of storing the goods, but with its demonstration to the buyer. Therefore, shop windows are most often used in the field of catering and in trade. We suggest that you understand how they differ in shop windows and how to choose the one suitable for your business.
Benefits of Freezing
Properly selected equipment will provide 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 products will be fresh and mouth-watering.
So, there are three indisputable facts in favor of technology and the principle of its work:
- Fresh foods are full of enzymes that make food spoil very quickly. Cold slows down and practically stops this process.
- Freezing blocks the rapid development of pathogenic bacteria that cause rot.
- The shock method of freezing and further stay of products at low temperatures contribute to the preservation of its properties.
What to look for when choosing
Professional units are available with different temperature conditions, can vary significantly in design or design decision. Also, the windows differ in purpose, as they are made for the storage of various products.
When choosing, it is worth paying 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 cross-country ability. There are three main types:
- Narrow, 85 cm wide.
- The average width is 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 when it comes to deep-frozen products, the temperature range should be from -10 to -18 degrees.
In general, a freezer display case is an important trading element of any business, so choose the most attractive design. It is in your own interests.
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 retail outlets with the possibility of self-service. They can work both stationary and in the refrigeration line complex.
- Closed type. Relevant for stores in which customer service is carried out through the counter. They can both store and display products.
From the point of view of installation of a showcase there are:
- Floor - respectively, are installed on the floor. Assume simultaneous storage and access to products.
- Tabletops are a suitable solution for public catering (cafes, restaurants) or departments selling finished food products. Also mini options are suitable for ice cream.
Depending on how the products are placed, they can be:
- With one tier - the layout is carried out only on one level.
- Layered. The upper tier is a demonstration; storage is carried out on the rest.
How freezers work
The operation of the chamber is supported by the circulation of air cooled to a predetermined temperature. Area cooling occurs due to heat transfer 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 disperses through the compartment using 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 under the influence of gravity descends on the products.
The control of equipment is assigned 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 shuts off.
What are freezer display cases?
Inside, the freezer is usually made of stainless steel or galvanized steel, and plastic or food grade aluminum can also be used. The listed materials, in contact with the products, do not oxidize, therefore, they do not affect the quality of marketable products.
Showcases for commercial premises, the area of which does not exceed 400 m², are equipped with an integrated system that generates cold. Such machines have an autonomous compressor and condenser. Cooling can be either static or gravitational (with low noise, almost noiseless) with auto-defrosting of the evaporator. This technique can be launched immediately after purchase.
Freezers with external cold are more suitable for large trading organizations - hypermarkets, etc. They do not have their own units of cold. The system creates cold and delivers it through a special tube to the display case. Such electrical appliances have a complex structure, 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 a glass is broken, it breaks up into hundreds of small fragments that will not spoil the products and endanger the buyers.
Price category
Today, all shop windows can be divided into three main classes, based on price:
- "Lux".
- "Business".
- "Economy".
Accordingly, the luxury device has the most advanced technical specifications and exclusive design. Business class devices usually have external and built-in cooling systems and are equipped with electronics. The equipment from the economy segment is arranged in the same way as in the previous one, but it can be electromechanical and inferior in assembly quality and visual performance - but such equipment is also inexpensive.
Browse Popular Models
Let us consider in more detail their characteristics and user reviews.
Pole Vhs-1,2
Main characteristics:
- 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 30,000 rubles.
Dmitry Nikolaevich, individual entrepreneur, Moscow
Our shop sells original homemade blanks - mostly jams. It was important to ensure both the proper storage of these products and a presentable presentation. They looked for a showcase in online stores and stumbled upon the Pole. At first, the price of 30 thousand seemed high, but it paid off quickly and completely. Behind a strong and transparent glass, all products are clearly visible, the backlight is excellent. The 4th month works without a single failure. Auto defrost makes use easy. I would especially like to note the shelves made of glass, on which is still an impressive batch of goods.
Ariad Ariel VN 3-180
Feature Overview:
- Manufacturer: "Pole".
- Dimensions: 182x103x131.5 cm.
- Layout depth: 64 cm.
- For a day, the device consumes 1.03 kW.
- Temperature range from -18 to -10 degrees.
- Weight: 170 kg.
- Cost - from 72 000 rubles.
Alla, Samara
I was looking for good freezing equipment for the store. Since it was intended for fish, meat, semi-finished products and other frozen foods, low-temperature conditions were important. This model is 100% satisfied. My outlet began to look presentable, and the device performs its functions. The setup is simple, the work is quiet. I recommend to colleagues.
Biryusa 500
A showcase with dimensions of 182x122x118.5 cm has a laying depth of 72 cm. It weighs 85 kg. Consumes 3 kW / day. The temperature range is from 0 to +7 degrees. Static cooling is provided.
Cost - from 42 000 rubles.
Anatoly, Moscow
Fully meets the needs of a small store. The temperature in all parts of the freezer is the same. I liked it (I took it for trial), so I bought a couple more.
Dvina 150 BC-0.53-1.13-1-4X
Manufacturer: Golfstream. Parameters: 160х125х108 cm. The calculation 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 42 000 rubles.
Olga, Saratov
It has been working properly for almost six months now. It was equipped with an additional compartment, calculations, baking sheets and curtains. A great mid-range model for small businesses.
CRYSPI (Crispi) Octava M 1800
Main advantages:
- High efficiency evaporator (production - Italy).
- Showcase production - RF.
- Automatic defrosting of the evaporator.
- Backlight luminescent type.
- Curved front glass.
- Surfaces - high-quality stainless steel.
- Thermal insulation - polyurethane foam.
- "Crimson red" color.
- It is completed with a glass shelf.
- There are night curtains made of plexiglass.
- Included capacity for thawed ice.
- Only 3 baskets, dimensions 52x63 cm.
Specifications:
- Voltage - 220 V.
- Power - 0.74 kW.
- Layout depth - 66 cm.
- Temperature range: -18 to -15 degrees.
- R-404a freon is used as a refrigerant.
- Gravity cooling.
- Weight - 223 kg.
The cost of this model starts from 53 000 rubles.
Today, customers have a huge selection of professional equipment - both domestic and imported. The models we have reviewed are worthy candidates for installation in your retail premises. We wish you a good choice!