Benchtop Freezers
Benchtop freezers or burger benches (as they are often referred to in the trade) are a fantastic use of space in commercial and retail kitchens. Temperatures are typically at -4 degrees celsius and located underneath the bench where kitchen staff are preparing food.
This can often be very close to heat sources such as ovens, stoves and fat friers which makes for a challenging environment to provide refrigeration.
CR&ACS has a number of national clients where we service and maintain the benchtop freezers in addition to onsite cool and freezer rooms.
Most new designs of such benches in addition to the under bench top freezer also have cold food prep areas within the benchtop itself.
Our experience in this industry is that it is very important to maintain the equipment in good working order to ensure the safe and hygienic storage of food prior to it’s use.
If the units are not working perfectly then it is possible that food can be stored above temperature for extended periods.
CR&ACS are experienced installers and service providers for freezer rooms across Australia. We have a number of national food retailers who utilise our expertise for both cool rooms and freezer rooms.
The main components of a freezer rooms include; panelling, the door and the refrigeration equipment. An area of critical importance, which is often overlooked, is the flooring which must be both insulated and heated. If the floor is not heated then it invariably turns into a dangerous ice rink for staff to walk on. And if the freezer room is not properly insulated in the floor underneath the heating, you can get condensation forming through and under the slab which can actually endanger the structural integrity of the slab. So the selection process for your freezer room provider must be based on their experience, as failures can be both expensive and catastrophic.
Modern refrigeration equipment typically comes with digital valves and it is absolutely essential your equipment includes such valves. Additionally, if you have pre-existing freezer rooms, then that equipment must be upgraded to the digital valves which are a far more energy efficient valve than the old mechanical ones. Please note; the old mechanical ones will continue to work fine, they just cost you more money to run.
The costs of running freezer rooms every hour is extremely expensive so any heat leaks, door issues or misuse of the equipment will immediately cost you money in your power bills. The true cost of freezer rooms comes as running cost through power bills, and not the upfront installation cost. More than most other mechanical equipment, freezer rooms and the associated refrigeration equipment can be connected to a BMS system so your monthly power usage can be monitored in addition to the remote monitoring of temperature which you can also control.
CR&ACS has learnt over years of experience with freezer rooms that the doors must be given proper consideration. You must look at a solution such as PVC strips or a door alarm to ensure that the door is closed at all times, other than when being transited. One of the most costly components of a freezer room which is typically at -20 degrees Celsius or lower, is when the doors are left open for staff to come and go which unfortunately can be common practice for busy kitchen environments. Talk to CR&ACS about retrofitting door systems that will save you money.
CR&ACS is a major service provider and supplier of Glass Door Freezers (GDF) for a number of retailers nationally. As these units are often in the public eye it is advisable to go for a quality unit that is reliable.Heated glass doors can be a major issue for condensation on some models and any small door seal issues also lead to fast and significant icing so maintenance is key to these freezers having a long life.Additionally, GDF’s need to frequently and easily cleaned to ensure the best presentation of your perishable items.CR&ACS can also install backing freezer or cold rooms to your display freezers and fridges. These rooms allow for rear loading and also loading during business hours without disruption to clients and operations.
There is more to the ice machine industry than just cubes. Increasingly CR&ACS is servicing flake machines and the commonly termed slushie machines as well.
Servicing of such food dispensary equipment requires regular and routine certified maintenance which CR&ACS is qualified to provide.
Manufacturer brands we service include Moffat and Hoshizaki, which we service for a number of well known national food retailers. Commercial kitchens, bars, pubs and clubs across Australia can also benefit from our ability to service and maintain their Ice Cube machinery. Accessories such as storage bins and water filters are also a speciality that we can assist with.
Our expertise also allows us to recommend new equipment as required.
CR&ACS offers customers a Temporary Refrigeration Service. When required we can supply either temporary freezes or cool rooms into a location where stock can be transferred to ensure temperatures are maintained.
Sometimes permanent equipment can fail catastrophically, so it is crucial you partner with a service provider capable of rapid refrigeration solutions for your perishable goods, no matter what the circumstances.
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