Carrier Transicold introduced its new Vector 6600MT hybrid trailer refrigeration unit at this year’s MATS. The new unit “raises the bar on multi-temperature trailer refrigeration system capacity while reducing fuel consumption and emissions,” the company said.
The Vector 6600MT unit provides the highest refrigeration capacity of any multi- temperature unit on the market and delivers up to 20% greater fuel efficiency than its predecessor, the 1800MT, Carrier said.
Vector 6600MT units feature Carrier’s Deltek diesel-electric technology, which delivers high operating efficiencies, reduced maintenance requirements vs. conventional belt-drive systems and an electric standby option for stationary units. In addition, Carrier said, “technological enhancements to system components and operating software and a more efficient system design enable higher performance and greater efficiencies than possible with Carrier’s first-generation hybrid systems.”
“These two next-generation units are a dynamic duo, improving on Carrier’s proprietary Deltek technology with enhancements that result in a no-compromise hybrid solution for virtually any trailer application,” said David Kiefer, director of marketing and product management for Carrier Transicold. “Whether your needs are for single-temperature long hauls or multi-temperature distribution for the grocery and food service industries, Carrier hybrid technology now offers capacities that are comparable to, or exceed, our industry-leading conventional refrigeration units.”
At 100˚ F ambient and a set-point of 35˚ F, the Vector units deliver 59,000 Btu/hour of cooling capacity. For the Vector 6600MT, that’s 15% more capacity than the nearest multi-temperature competitor and 9% more than Carrier’s original multi-temperature hybrid and conventional multi-temperature unit at the same conditions, the company said. At a set-point of -20˚ F, the capacity is as much as 15% greater than the conventional unit.
Deltek technology uses its diesel engine exclusively to drive a high-performance 20KVA electric generator that powers an all-electric refrigeration system.
The new-generation Vector units also feature Carrier’s Tru-Demand Digital Energy Management Device Operating Logic and Novation heat exchanger.
