Reefers, also known as Ice Trailer Rentals near Sullivan's Island SC, are equipped with a closed cooling system designed to remove heat from a trailer in order to maintain the temperature of the product during transport. They are not designed to actually cool a product. An advanced refrigerated trailer keeps your perishable items cool during transport. The first step is for the coolant to absorb all the heat present inside the Ice Trailer Rental near Sullivan's Island SC. The refrigerant undergoes compression, cooling and expansion in a series of parts, emitting heat and cooling again. This continuous process ensures a stable and cool atmosphere for products that can spoil.
Variations in air pressure create airflow. As the air inside the trailer passes over the evaporator coil, it removes heat and redistributes the now cooler air throughout the trailer. The trailer is connected to a power source, in our case a 13 or 16 amp power supply or a portable generator that provides the same power. Electricity powers a motor and compressor hidden in the trailer, while the compressor squeezes out an environmentally friendly cooling gas called HFC-134a, or tetrafluoroethane (freon), and this compression causes it to liquefy. Once in a liquid state and at high pressure, the coolant absorbs the heat inside the trailer and cools the air to lower the ambient temperature.
Although some trailers are different, the standard refrigerated trailer weighs approximately 12,500 pounds with an additional 2,000 pounds for the refrigeration unit. While refrigerated trailers are often used to maintain cooler temperatures, they can also be used for heating. Most trailers are equipped with diesel-powered generators, which provide electricity to run the cooling unit independently of the truck's engine. Also known as refrigerated trailers, these temperature-controlled trailers are essential for transporting products such as fresh produce, meat, dairy products and pharmaceuticals that require specific temperature conditions.
These trailers have strong built-in insulation to maintain constant temperatures, with an attractive cooling system and temperature regulation system to set and monitor specific temperatures. Proper insulation and sealing are crucial to ensure the efficiency of the cooling system and to protect the load from temperature fluctuations. By maintaining the right temperature for products during transportation, these trailers preserve the quality and freshness of fruits, vegetables, dairy products and other perishable items, meeting consumer needs and reinforcing the success of the retail sector. You can choose the trailer according to your needs and the requirements of the industry, whether you need a small trailer for city deliveries or a large one for bulk shipments.
The cooling process doesn't actually consist of adding cold air, but rather removing heat from the air inside the trailer. Refrigerated trucks can be cooled with ice, dry ice, liquid carbon dioxide, or mechanical cooling systems (transport refrigeration units, TRU) powered by small-displacement engines or the truck's main engine. From maintaining product quality to providing a cost-effective solution for your temporary needs, these trailers are a great choice you won't regret. To ensure that the cooling system works properly during cold chain transport, many drivers use refrigerated temperature loggers for trailers or trailer temperature monitoring systems.
Refrigerated trailers are designed to be as strong and lightweight as possible, so you can carry the maximum product in the cold chain without exceeding the federal GVWR (80,000 pounds for double axles or 90,000 pounds if you have a third axle).
