An attribute of any store selling food products is specialized trade equipment. Showcase refrigerators in this list occupy a leading position. They are used both in those outlets, the principle of the sale of goods in which is counter, and in those where self-service is provided. In addition to its functional purpose, the refrigerator showcase serves as an integral part of the interior of the trading floor.
Destination
A display cabinet is used for displaying, storing and selling grocery products. In the event that this equipment is installed in retail outlets where the principle of self-service is used, it is open from above. Side walls, as a rule, are made of double-glazed windows.
The refrigerator-showcase consists of an engine room located below or above the chamber, and a cooling volume equipped with a trellised shelf and a backlight. Doors and walls are made of metal or transparent double-glazed windows. Such equipment is wall or island type.
The material of the inner surface is in contact with food. Therefore, it must be environmentally friendly. The inner surfaces of the display cases are made of stainless or galvanized steel. Such material may be food aluminum or plastic.
Types of models
The refrigerator showcase is made vertical and horizontal. The second type of commercial equipment is intended for storage of sausages and cheese, meat, etc. In vertical refrigerators juice and carbonated drinks, and also beer are placed. Such equipment often has the symbols of the company whose products are located in this window. This attracts buyers, allows you to increase sales and make the brand easily recognizable.
In those stores where trade is conducted through the counter, refrigerated display cases of closed models are installed. In the case of self-service, open equipment is selected.
What is the principle of a refrigerator-showcase?
When equipping the store with these necessary equipment, several factors must be taken into account. One of them is the size of the shopping facility. It takes into account the range of products sold, as well as the throughput of the store and its interior options. The temperature of the room is also important.
Medium temperature refrigeration equipment is purchased for placing cheese, sausages and dairy products in it. Low temperature equipment is necessary for storing fish, oil and meat. Combined refrigerators are purchased for placing desserts and confectionery products in them.
Food storage equipment can be single or multi-tiered. Distinguish it and the depth of the calculation. For example, narrow, medium and wide models are produced. The most practical is equipment where a large number of products can be laid out. Their payback is much higher.
There are also models with forced and natural air circulation. This function allows you to make the temperature in the chamber more stable.
The main criteria for refrigerated display cases purchased by a trade organization must be in full compliance with modern technical requirements for operation.