Advantages and Challenges of Reefer Truck Bodies
Most transportation companies and independent truckers are aware of the basic benefits of using a refrigerated truck body. Reefer trucks are used to transport perishable goods to and from their destination. It may seem simple, but there are many additional advantages and some challenges to using a refrigerated truck body.WEITE will help you navigate the many complexities of reefer interior modifications. With our years of experience in the insulation partition industry, here are some things you should consider when purchasing a body.
Advantages of Reefer Bodies
As mentioned earlier, most people think of perishable commodities, such as food, when considering the benefits of a refrigerated box. However, insulated partitions can provide additional advantages beyond food transportation.Refrigeration not only protects food from spoilage. A wide range of products shipped nationwide require refrigeration to successfully reach their destination. Items such as certain chemicals and engineering materials can be ruined if not kept in an environment that is always cool and dry. Personal care products, such as cosmetics, also require refrigeration when being shipped. Finally, many of the new drugs now in use need to be insulated and protected from moisture when being shipped.Because there is always a high demand for transporting perishable goods such as vegetables and meat, insulated compartments are a good investment for carriers. Refrigerated truck bodies tend to hold their resale value better over time than dry truck bodies.
The impact of adequate insulation
Ensuring the proper insulation for your refrigerated truck body is critical to your success. Refrigerated truck bodies vary greatly in the type of insulation used, and incorrectly insulating a truck body can cause serious problems when transporting perishable items.Insulation for reefer truck bodies varies depending on your application. There are two main forms of insulation, including block foam and spray foam. The thickness of the insulation depends on the truck body application. Less insulation means that maintaining very low temperatures can be problematic. Before deciding which insulation to use and how much to use, you need to determine what the equipment will be used for.
Proper Rear Door Configuration
The rear door configuration of a reefer body is critical to the successful operation of the vehicle. If you are using the equipment for the maximum allowable load, insulated rear panel doors will allow for maximum interior space inside the equipment. If you want to use your reefer when parked at a loading dock or for quick unloading on a busy street, insulated overhead doors may be your best choice.
Other considerations
There are many factors to consider when choosing to purchase temperature control equipment. The type of flooring is very important. Specific floors are designed for pallet truck and forklift loading, while other floors have a non-slip surface to protect drivers and staff from falling inside the unit.Cargo control is also critical to the successful operation of any new or used refrigerated truck body. If you are transporting a large amount of cargo on pallets that need to be refrigerated, you will need to have cargo control features such as E-track or F-track. Other applications may require you to use shelves or install dividers to separate different types of perishable items.
As mentioned earlier, properly specifying the installation of insulation is critical to maintaining optimal temperature control of the loads the truck will be transporting. Refrigeration units come in a variety of styles and features to meet the many transportation applications for refrigerated cargo.
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- 27 Feb, 2023
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