Used Industrial Refrigerators
Industrial refrigerators are much like commercial refrigerators in that they are primarily used in businesses. Different from commercial fridges, industrial fridges are much larger and used to refrigerate large quantities of food, drinks, medical vaccines, chemicals, and other products. It is common to find them used in food factories and plants, large medical organizations, chemical plants, drug companies and other businesses that produce large amounts of products that require to be refrigerated.
Due to their use they will generally be constructed of stainless steel. Stainless steel is a durable surface that does not collect bacteria, making industrial refrigerators safe and clean. They are also among the most powerful fridges on the market, running at 30kw to 40kw, with precise temperature gauges. Temperature control is extremely important, especially when storing chemicals and food. The wrong temperature could spoil and alter the state of the products. This is why proper maintenance should be applied when using an industrial refrigerator. Failing to do so can lead to the failure of your fridge and spoiling of your products.
Buying Used Industrial Refrigerators
When buying used industrial refrigerators it is important to do a thorough inspection before finalizing the deal. You want to make sure it works, and has accurate temperature monitoring. You can use a thermometer to ensure it is achieving accurate temperature control. Inspect the inside and outside of the unit for dings, abuse and other signs of misuse. Ask about their routine maintenance and how often it was cleaned. By thoroughly inspecting the unit you can be sure it is in good working condition and will work well in your business.
Types Of Used Industrial Refrigerators
There are many types of industrial sized refrigerators ranging from walk-in, under counter, chest units, freezers, cold rooms, and more. Below we listed some of the more popular types for a better understanding.
Walk-In Cold Rooms
These are commonly used in meat processing plants, chemical factories, medical field, restaurants and grocery stores. They are a large refrigerator the size of a room. You will see them in grocery stores used for beer caves, or beer rooms, and meat departments. They are a room that you can walk into, build shelving and place large quantities of items to be refrigerated. These types of refrigerators will be built on site instead of in a factory and shipped over. It is hard to find these in used condition, but it is possible.
Walk-In Freezers
These are very similar to the walk-in cold room but reach very low levels to freeze the contents. They are commonly used in restaurants and meat processing plants. They are act like a giant freezer similar to the freezer section of a residential refrigerator. They are perfect to freeze meat and other products. These are also difficult to find used, but possible if you look hard enough.
Used Upright Refrigerators
These stainless steel refrigerators are very common and are easier to find in good used condition. They are used in many types of business but most commonly in the medical field, chemical field, restaurants and food processing plants. They will come in many different cu. ft. sizes and can reach a wide range of temperatures. They are available as freezers and refrigerators.
Like we mentioned above there are many types including: under counter, chest units, and freezers. Popular brands include: Traulsen, Grainger, Kool-It, and True.