Thermo King offers new options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to refrigeration
Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, announced that it will offer its transport customers a choice on how and when to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. The company’s new line of trailer and self-powered truck units are energy efficient, reliable and use a next
Carrier Transicold all-electric trailer refrigeration unit offers improved efficiency
Carrier Transicold’s engineless Vector 8100 all-electric trailer refrigeration unit consumes less electricity while delivering up to 4% higher capacity than the model it succeeds, says the company. “Designed especially for supermarkets, produce warehouses, food distribution centers and other businesses that use refrigerated trailers for on-site cold storage, the innovative Vector 8100 unit provides quiet electric
Flex Power adds versatility to Carrier Transicold Vector units
With the launch of its new Flex Power dual-voltage option, Carrier Transicold said it has further improved refrigerated operations by enabling its Vector trailer refrigeration units to now use either low- or high-voltage power sources when parked for loading, unloading or staging.
Carrier adds performance, reliability with Supra 60-series units
Carrier Transicold said its new Supra 60-series truck refrigeration units, comprised of five single-temperature models, feature improved refrigeration performance, enhanced reliability and compliance with 2013 emissions requirements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Carrier: Vector units are quietest diesel-powered reefers in N.A.
The Vector 6500 single-temperature unit was tested by Carrier Transicold in accordance with ARI Standard 1120, paired against a competitive unit of comparable capacity equipped with a factory-installed sound-reduction package. When running in high-speed cooling mode, the Vector unit’s sound output measured six decibels quieter than the competitor.
New reefer cooling units and CARB, SmartWay updates
There are self-contained refrigerated, freezer, cryogenic and combination refrigerator-freezer shipping and storage systems specifically designed to add another temperature section to an existing refrigerated vehicl
Refrigeration unit maintenance
The experts at Thermo King Corp. offer the following refrigeration unit maintenance tips: Cleaning When performing routine maintenance on transport refrigeration units: • Always wash the condenser and evaporator coils. • Washing the condenser in the spring and summer is particularly important, as pollen and insects tend to be most extreme during those seasons. When
Carrier introduces Vector 6500 trailer refrigeration unit
Carrier Transicold has unveiled the Vector 6500, a single-temperature trailer refrigeration unit that takes advantage of Carrier’s exclusive hybrid diesel-electric Deltek technology. With its all-electric architecture, the Vector 6500 is a high-performance unit designed for both exceptional reliability and low cost of ownership,” said David Kiefer, director of Marketing and Product Management, Carrier Transicold.
Thermo King launches new SB+ line of trailer units
Thermo King has launched its new SB+ line of temperature control units for trailers. The new line, the latest step in the evolution of the SB series, includes the SB-110+, SB-210+ and the SB-310+, all for trailers, and the SB-310R+ for rail applications.
Carrier Supra truck refrigeration engines provide options for CARB compliance
Carrier Transicold said, the cleanest-running truck refrigeration units ever offered are found in today’s Supra units, which are all equipped with engines certified to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 standard. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp.