Transforming Cold Storage: Introducing the Smart Solution

 

Cold storage facilities face a variety of challenges, such as frost formation and moisture infiltration, which disrupt internal conditions. They also need to manage fluctuating temperatures to keep conditions stable, while ensuring the rapid movement of goods, all while adhering to strict safety standards, further adding to the complexity.

Key Challenges in Cold Storage

Managing cold storage effectively involves navigating several technical and operational challenges:

• Frost Formation: Frost buildup can hinder machinery, requiring frequent defrosting and potentially damaging sensitive stored goods.
• Moisture Infiltration: Moisture entering storage areas increases humidity, affecting product quality and increasing refrigeration demands.
• Temperature Fluctuations: Each time a door opens, the carefully controlled environment is disrupted, causing temperature spikes and energy losses.

What is the Smart Solution?

The Smart Solution is a dual-door system that combines a state-of-the-art insulated freezer door with a rapid-operating high-speed door. This innovative approach is designed to optimise thermal efficiency in facilities exposed to frequent changes in temperature and humidity. It also simplifies access, making it easier to maintain stable conditions and smooth workflows.

How the Smart Solution Works

The Smart Solution integrates high-speed and high-insulation doors to maximise efficiency. The high-speed door automatically closes shortly after traffic passes through, reducing energy loss from prolonged exposure. Its delay time is adjustable to meet specific customer needs.

The freezer door closes after a defined period of inactivity, which can be customised. When closed, the system turns off the blower and heater to conserve energy, reducing consumption while maintaining the cold storage environment.

The dual-door system offers multiple opening positions to limit energy loss. With a remote transmitter, forklift operators can adjust the door height, allowing various vehicles to pass efficiently, making the system ideal for facilities with diverse traffic flow.

See below how the smart solution works.

Benefits of Combining a Freezer Door with a High-Speed Door

The combination of highly insulated doors with rapid-operating high-speed doors provides a synergistic solution that enhances facility operations:

• Improved Energy Efficiency: Freezer doors help maintain optimal internal temperatures, significantly reducing the energy required for refrigeration.
• Minimised Air Exchange: High-speed doors operate swiftly, limiting the time the door is open, reducing warm air ingress and cold air egress.
• Enhanced Safety: LED traffic lights and automated sensors contribute to a safer working environment.

Centralised Master Control Box: The Core of the Operation

At the core of the Smart Solution is the centralized master control box. This is a unique feature that orchestrates the operation of both door types in harmony:

• Synchronized Door Functionality: This central control system ensures that the freezer door and high-speed door are perfectly synchronized. This enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of their operation.
• Optimized Performance: The master control box wisely manages the doors. Therefore, optimizing opening and closing times based on traffic flow and environmental conditions to reduce energy wastage and enhance operational efficiency.

Dual Dynamics: Combining High Insulation and High Speed

Pairing a high-insulation freezer door with a high-speed door enables cold storage facilities to harness the strengths of each. Together, they boost thermal efficiency and streamline operations for improved performance.

Enhanced Insulation with the Freezer Door

The freezer door’s robust insulation reduces thermal transfer, helping maintain stable temperatures and humidity levels, which is vital for preserving product quality. This also delivers significant energy savings by reducing the energy required to maintain optimal storage conditions.

• Advanced Sealing Technology: Ensures the door is tightly sealed, preventing air leaks and preserving internal conditions.
• Thermal Bridge-Free Design: Eliminates cold bridges, common sources of energy loss, improving overall insulation.
• Custom Configurations: Available in vertical, horizontal, and bi-parting designs to suit a variety of operational needs.

Rapid Operation with the High-Speed Door

The high-speed door is designed to handle high traffic, opening and closing at speeds of up to 2.5 metres per second. This reduces energy loss and maintains a stable internal environment, allowing smooth movement of goods and personnel.

• Rapid Access Mechanism: Enables quick opening and closing, crucial in high-traffic situations, minimising energy loss.
• Dual Curtain System: A double-layer curtain that traps air, creating an additional insulating barrier to maintain temperature control during operation.

Minimising Temperature Disruption with the Air Curtain

The Smart Solution’s high-speed door includes an integrated air curtain that manages environmental separation. It creates a barrier between areas with differing temperatures or humidity levels, preventing air masses from mixing when the rapid door is open.

This feature is essential where precise control over temperature and humidity is crucial, maintaining optimal conditions on both sides of the cold storage door.

Why Choose the Smart Solution?

The Smart Solution offers a range of benefits:

• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: The combination of a freezer door and a high-speed door reduces the time needed to open and close entrances, minimising air exchange and energy loss.
• Superior Safety Features: Integrated safety mechanisms such as LED traffic lights and automated sensors improve workplace safety and reduce accident risks.
• Significant Energy Savings: The high level of insulation and rapid door operation minimise cooling requirements, leading to lower energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint.
• Reduced Maintenance Costs: Innovative design features reduce the frequency and cost of maintenance on doors and evaporators, saving both time and money.

Ready to Elevate Your Cold Storage Operations?

The Smart Solution is more than a product; it’s an upgrade designed to enhance efficiency, improve safety, and conserve energy in cold storage facilities. It represents a significant advancement in managing temperature-sensitive environments, offering the reliability and performance needed to transform the cold storage industry.

Contact us today to discover how we can tailor the Smart Solution to meet your specific needs and elevate your facility’s operations.