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The most practical and efficient way to transport temperature controlled cargo in Singapore is via a refrigerated truck. In this guide, you will learn more about truck refrigeration as well as consideration points when buying a refrigerated truck.
Refrigerated trucks are referred to by many names in Singapore. Some examples are : reefer truck, chiller truck, freezer truck and cold truck. They all refer to a vehicle equipped with an
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It used to be simpler in the olden days. Businesses packed their cargo into boxes filled with ice and then loaded them up their trucks for delivery. One can imagine the conditions of the cargo after being exposed under the hot Singapore sun.
Getting a license to operate a meat, fish and egg processing establishment from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) also requires the usage of refrigerated trucks for collection and delivery.
In Singapore, refrigerated trucks are categorized by their length. Common sizes are 10,12,14,17 and 24ft trucks. Besides trucks, there is also the option of refrigerated vans. These are vans that either tap the main van aircon to provide cooling for the cargo or have a small refrigeration system installed. Here’s why you should opt for a refrigerated truck instead of a van.
On a side note, trucks are also categorized between diesel, petrol or electric varients.
It may seem like a complicated process when buying a refrigerated truck in Singapore especially if you are just starting out, but worry not because we are here to help.
There are 2 main considerations to buying a refrigerated truck :
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Product Temperature
This refers to the temperature of the product (and also your cold room).Â
Size of insulated box
The dimensions of the box are limited by the truck model you have chosen and also by LTA regulations.
In your fast paced operations, a quick temperature pull down is vital to maintaining business efficiency and product quality. There are specific refrigeration systems designed for different sizes of trucks. Purchasing an underpowered system could have serious consequences.
Hwee Jan carries a full range of high performance truck refrigeration systems for all box sizes.
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