REFRIGERATION
What is diff erent about Aircell? IW: Aircell segments the cabinet into a series of
air fl ow managed cells with shorter air curtains. The smaller cells have a shorter air column and independent management of air movement, resulting in less pressure on the air curtain of each cell. This signifi cantly reduces cold air spillage and eliminates cold aisle syndrome. There is less duty on the refrigeration machinery to maintain holding temperature and energy consumption is reduced. The system does not require back panel fl ow to support the air curtain, so it does not over cool food at the rear of the cabinet, which is common in cabinets with and without doors. The result is our Bora model which is designed specifi cally for the grab-and-go market whilst Lucabo’s Aero cabinets are suitable for supermarket and convenience stores.
What data do you have to support the credentials of these cabinets? IW: Stringent testing has been fundamental to the development of both models. Integral 1250 mm Aero and Bora models with glass end walls and an operating temperature range of 3M1 (-1° C to +5 C at climate class 3, 25° C/60% RH) both achieve ‘B’ ratings under the commercial energy
labelling regulations. Most comparably sized conventional open front multi deck cabinets have an energy label rating of ‘E’ or ‘F’. The energy consumption fi gure of 2,716 kWh/annum for the Bora and Aero models represents a saving over 68% when compared with the energy usage fi gure of 8,702 kWh/annum for an ‘F’ rated cabinet. The comparison also highlighted that
the Aircell cabinets had a temperature bandwidth of 2° C to 5° C against -1° C to 7° C stated on the ‘F’ rated cabinet label. Accurate and stable holding temperatures help hold food at optimum quality and freshness, extending shelf life and reducing the amount of merchandise which may be price discounted or thrown away due to deterioration in freshness or appearance.
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