FAQ

A "reefer" is an industry term for refrigerated containers. Reefers are mainly used for temperature-controlled storage and they can have various applications.

The cooling or refrigeration unit is the main component of a reefer which powers the refrigeration process. ThermoKing and Daikin are amongst the most well-known companies supplying refrigeration units.

Our cold storage containers are equipped with 3-phase refrigeration and have an energy consumption of 380/440V - 50/60Hz and 32A CE plug and power lead. This is widely considered to be amongst the most power-efficient refrigeration solutions.

Reefer containers are usually used in multiple industries and have both food and non-food applications. Some of the most common food applications include Meat, Dairy, Fish, Fruits and Vegetables and non-food including Pharma, Vaccines, and cold testing for technical equipment.

Standard temperature control in Arcticstore containers ranges between -40°C to -65°C and over +45°C with special models. The Arctic Ultrafreezer has a special temperature range from -20°C/-4°F up to -80°C/-112°F.

A 20ft reefer has a capacity of approximately 10 euro pallets whilst a 40ft reefer has a capacity of 23 euro pallets.