What is a reefer container? What should we pay attention to when using it?

A refrigerated |reefer Container is a closed container with refrigeration equipment and low thermal conductivity materials on the inner wall which is used to transport or preserve fresh fish, fresh meat, frozen food, fruits, vegetables, films, medicines and other required goods. 
Refrigerated containers are also divided into refrigerated containers and insulated containers.

• The reefer container is generally equipped with a built-in refrigeration device at the front end of the container. When the freezer is working, the cold air is blown out from the ventilation pipe at the rear end of the container. Through the gap between the protrusion on the wall and the ventilation rail on the bottom of the container, the cold air suction port on the front end wall is returned to the freezer for circulation.In order to improve the cooling effect, the walls, top and bottom of the entire reefer container are covered with thermal insulation materials. The working temperature of the reefer container is between -28°C and +26°C. It can be automatically adjusted according to the needs of the goods to keep the temperature in the container unchanged.
• Insulation containers are mainly used to load fresh goods such as fruits and vegetables. Generally, a refrigerant such as dry ice is used to prevent the temperature in the box from being too high; the usual holding time is about 72 hours. The inside of the container is completely heat-resistant.

Tips: 
Livestock and poultry meat
Include cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. Usually, meat reaches a dormant state below -18°C, and if it is below -23°C, the refrigeration period can be doubled.

Frozen fish and aquatic products
The storage time of fish and seafood is closely related to temperature. Under normal conditions, the freezing period increases by a factor of 3 for every 10°C decrease in temperature. Low-fat fish has a shorter freezing period, while muscle red fish has a shorter freezing period.

Chocolate products
Shippers often ask to check that the humidity is set to 65%. Depending on the variety of chocolate, the temperature is usually between 8°C and 18°C.

Temperature control products
Goods that require temperature stability during transportation, such as films, medicines, food, etc. To avoid clumping and deterioration, the temperature was set between -2°C and 30°C.

Dangerous goods and harmful goods
Reefer containers maintain high standards and maintain quality for the transport of dangerous or sensitive cargo. This type of refrigerated container is distinguished by a particular color and logo.
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Mixed refrigerated goods
Generally, it should be avoided to mix all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables in the reefer container. Due to the volume, variety, cost and other reasons, pay attention to the temperature during transportation, Fruits and vegetables are mixed in containers. The closer the refrigeration temperature is, the better.

Key words:
#reefer  #refrigerated  #TLS offshore containers  #Portable reefer container #​Insulation containers #container cold storage

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