Other types of refrigerated containers are often referred to as reefers
, and these are refrigerated shipping containers which are used for transporting frozen and chilled products and items; they are an important part of the " cold chain ". Cold chains are used in the pharmaceutical and food industries and some chemical shipments. They are extremely important in the supply of vaccines that are supplied to distant locations in hot or warm climates.
Many of the refrigeration machines supplied with the containers are covered by factory warranties, and any unauthorized work may result in the loss of the warranty cover. Any consequence of lost or reduced warranty will be for the customers account.
If there is any damage to the container that excludes normal wear and tear, then this will be for the customers account, and under no circumstances should any modifications be made to the container or its machinery.
Refrigerated containers provide an excellent alternative to more costly purpose built walk in freezers and chill boxes. These types of containers are portable and can be delivered to almost any location depending on the road network. They can operate and hold any temperature between minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit and plus 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature control is simple and is as easy as controlling the temperature of any household fridge.
Containers or refrigerated containers are shipping containers that are used for intermodal freight transport, which require refrigeration of temperature controlled cargo. ISO shipping containers have integrated refrigeration units that runs from an external electric power supplies from land based sites, container ships or from quays.