Carry Your Temperature Sensitive Material Safely Using Refrigerated Containers

Posted by clevelandcontainers on October 8th, 2014

Refrigerated containers are commonly referred to as reefers. They are refrigerator containers that are large enough to walk into. Special forms of refrigerated containers such as refrigerator cars, trucks, and ships are also known as reefers. These temperature controlled containers play a huge part in the global trade, as they carry perishable products as well as items that need to be kept at constant temperature levels to prevent from spoiling or from compromising quality.

Some common items that require refrigeration during transit include fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy products, as well as medical items. Reefers guarantee that goods are shipped at optimal temperature, ventilation, and humidity levels so they remain in good quality as they are transported. Many reefer containers i.e. fitted with refrigeration units, are designed to be hooked up directly into the cargo ship's or vehicle's electrical supply. Others are self-sufficient and have their own built-in power source so they can work separately from cargo vehicles and double as refrigerated storage units.

Temperature sensitive storage is a necessity in many industries, particularly in food, restaurant, and in medical industries. Refrigerated storage units can hold and transport everything from chilled meats to wines and beers, medicines, cultured organisms, as well as body organs for transplant.

Some refrigerated containers even have special controls for modifying and controlling the atmosphere within the unit while in transit. This is particularly important when transporting items like vegetables and fruits, which can very easily suffer oxidation and other chemical changes. Other units are powered by external power sources like diesel powered gen sets to make sure that there is constant supply of power to operate refrigeration. Reefers also come in a wide range of sizes, from 10 to 20 and 30 feet reefers.

In addition to storing and transporting temperature sensitive products and goods, reefers are also very beneficial during catering events and functions, keeping food at safe temperatures so they can be served fresh. They can also serve as temporary cold storage for businesses undergoing major remodelling or or renovation in their location. Reefers are available for sale or hire through various providers. Prices differ widely from one provider to the next, which is why it is best to find a company that offers the most reasonable deals, especially when you want to invest in and purchase your own unit. Choose a company that offers the best quality container products to satisfy your needs.

About the Author:

This article is written by Karen Wentworth, consultant for Cleveland Containers, who specialize in offering shipping containers in UK. Cleveland Containers is one-stop shop for your entire container related needs whether buying or hiring is the right solution for your storage requirement. They also give their buyer a facility of providing a bespoke size container tailored to your specific requirements and can normally be delivered in 7 working days.