Temperature Controlled Storage Containers includes any type of portable refrigerated container small or large, which is used for storing items in a cold environment.
These portable cold storage containers are available in a wide variety of sizes, and can range from large walk in refrigerators which are used in many catering services, down to small table top or bedside refrigerators.
These portable units are designed for continuous use.
If the container has offloaded its cargo and has to be transported to another location while it is empty, the cost of transporting the container is often considered to be higher than its worth.
This means that it is more cost effective to be loaded with new cargo very soon after the original cargo is offloaded.
Cold storage containers are ideal for products or items that require specific temperatures and just some of the items they are used to store and transport will include; • Pharmaceuticals and animal vaccines • Wine and beer • Seafood and meat • Plastic and resin • Soft furnishings • Vegetables and fruit Because of the high voltages, these units are potentially dangerous.
They are airtight and can operate at potentially dangerous temperatures.
Anyone using the containers should be made aware of these health and safety issues and the customer is responsible for taking the appropriate actions.
These units are available in different sizes and some of these include; • 40ft Hi-Cube container: 24ft container: 20ft container As part of the "Cold Chain" temperature controlled containers are required for transporting items and produce at specific temperatures.
Many container leasing companies and shipping lines have become very adept at relocating empty containers from areas of no or low demand.
Retired or damaged units can be recycled in the form of shipping container architecture, or the steel content may be salvaged.
Other types of refrigeration may use CO2 for cooling Shipping containers that use CO2 for their cooling systems, can maintain the frozen cargo for up to thirty days, and shipping containers that use this type of system are often known as reefers.
When storing soft furnishings, furniture, paper etc, condensation may occur and there are insulation kits and de-humidifiers to help keep this under control.