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Many people who are in the market for a walk in cooler / walk in refrigerator don’t really know where to start. There are so many choices and options available that it can be difficult for the first time buyer to make a decision. The following article will go on to help make purchasing a walk in refrigerator a bit easier for the consumer.

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Many people fear that assembling a walk in refrigerator is a difficult task. American Cooler Technologies uses a cam lock system that makes assembling the unit a very simple process. Simply slide two panels together using our tongue and groove system. Once the walk in refrigerator panels are slid together snugly, simply use the provided allen wrench to lock the panels in place. The walk in refrigerator panels will draw together and you will visually be able to see the gasket compress. This is a sign of a high quality walk in refrigerator.

Next, look for a walk in refrigerator that is built using wood frame construction. This will allow for a very sturdy unit. Many companies today are building what is referred to as an “all foam box”. These walk in refrigerators are not nearly as strong as a wood frame box. What will often happen with an all foam box is the cam locks will pull out of the panel. This happens because the cam locks are not anchored in anything but the foam. In a wood frame walk in refrigerator, the cam locks are actually anchored in the wood frame which makes them virtually impossible to pull from their setting.

When choosing your walk in refrigerator, choosing polyurethane insulation is VERY important. Polyurethane insulation offers a superior r-value when compared to extruded polystyrene, while also providing more durability. Polyurethane will provide you with an extremely sturdy and energy efficient walk in refrigerator.

If you’re in the marker for a new walk in refrigerator and would like a free quote, give American Cooler Technologies a call. Our friendly sales team would be more than happy to assist you on your next project. Thank you for reading and be sure to check back next week for an updated blog.

When it comes to doors for walk in coolers, slide doors are a style that is frequently inquired about. Slide doors are very convenient for the consumer who needs to import or export a lot of product on a routine basis. The following article will go on to highlight what makes a well built slide door and what to look for.

Slide doors can vary in thickness but most slide doors will fall somewhere around the 4″ thick range. Sometimes they can be thicker when being used for freezer applications but many freezer slide doors are still 4″ thick. Most slide doors have the option of being manufactured in different finishes. Some of these finishes include stucco embossed galvanized, painted stucco embossed galvanized (such as white), or sometimes stainless steel when required. It’s important to choose a finish that best suits your needs and desired look.

When choosing slide doors, it’s also important to make sure that they are supplied with high quality hardware. Not only should this hardware be high quality, it should also be compatible with your current walk in cooler or freezer. For example, make sure that the tracking system is compatible with your cooler or freezer and will allow for a good fit.

Next, be sure to specify your sliding configuration. Slide doors have different options when it comes to how they slide. For example, you can find slide doors that are vertical slide, horizontal slide, some are even bi-parting and are essentially 2 doors that slide in opposite directions. When selecting which way your door slides, be sure to account for any nearby objects or structures. For example, if you put your slide door toward the end of your walk in cooler or freezer, make sure that if the door extends beyond your unit that it will not come into contact with any objects.

Not only are slide options plentiful, you will also have choices in how the slide doors are operated. Many people stick with manual operation as it’s lower cost and easier to maintain. However, some people spring for a powered slide door. Powered slide doors are popular with people who are constantly in and out of their walk in cooler or freezer. These powered slide doors are controlled either by a pull cord or by motion sensing technology. Motion sensing slide doors are very popular with people who operate fork lifts as it allows access without the need to get off the vehicle.

As one can see, there are plenty of options when it comes to slide doors. If you’re in the market for slide doors and are in need of assistance, give American Cooler Technologies a call. We would be more than happy to assist you on your next project! Thank you for reading and check back next week for new information and an updated blog.

When choosing a company from whom to purchase your next walk in coooler, it is very important to choose a custom manufacturer. A custom manufacturer will allow you to have options that aren’t available through other companies. The following article will go on to highlight the importance of purchasing from a custom manufacturer such as American Cooler Technologies.

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Many people, whether they be restaurant owners, convenience store owners, etc are faced with the task of trying to find a walk in cooler or freezer that fits their exact criteria. After all, it’s very important that the walk in cooler or freezer maximizes floor space, therefore maximizing potential profits. Carefully choosing a full custom manufacturer will allow you to do just that.

At American Cooler Technologies, we pride ourselves on being a high quality, full custom manufacturer. Our customers provide us with their desired measurements, and we proceed to build their new walk in cooler or freezer right down to a fraction of an inch if desired. This is very critical to many customers as it allows them to be extremely flexible with their floor plans and maximize space.

American Cooler Technologies builds all of our walk in cooler and freezer panels using wood frame construction and polyurethane insulation. This very successful combination allows for a very sturdy unit while also maintaining a high R-value. These panels then effortlessly cam lock together. This simple process is achieved by simply sliding two tongue and grooved panels together, then using a provided allen wrench to tighten the cam locks into place.

When searching for your next walk in cooler or freezer, be sure to give American Cooler Technologies a call. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team will be more than happy to assist you on your next project. Remember, American Cooler Technologies is a full custom manufacturer and can build to most provided dimensions. Thank you for reading and check back next week for an updated blog post and walk in cooler news.

One of the most popular styles of walk in coolers in today’s world is the beer cave. Beer caves come in many different styles and sizes and can be designed to fit nearly any application. The following article will go on to highlight some of the key components to look for when purchasing your new beer cave.

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When pursuing a new beer cave, first make sure you find a box with polyurethane insulation. Polyurethane insulation offers a high R-value while also being extremely durable. Many walk in cooler manufacturers are using polystyrene in their beer caves. Polystyrene is a styrofoam type of insulation that is low cost, and offers little strength when it comes to resistance. Polyurethane insulated beer caves will hold your desired temperature while also standing up to the punishment that your beer cave will take over the course of it’s life.

When it comes to durability, polyurethane insulation is very important. However, many would agree that wood frame construction is equally important. Wood frame construction coupled with polyurethane insulation allows for a very rigid beer cave. Many competitors are not only using polystyrene, but all foam panels as well. All foam panels are nowhere near as strong as wood framed panels and don’t offer the same support and strength that wood frame panels offer.

Next, make sure to select the correct beer cave door setup. Most people who purchase a beer cave decide to go with a large glass door. Some decide to go with a more extravagant setup and choose a powered motion-sensing sliding door. Whatever you choose, make sure that it’s a quality product. If you choose a glass swing door, it should be equipped with a pushbar and kickplates on the interior and exterior. This will allow your customers to safely enter your beer cave without covering your door with fingerprints or damaging it by kicking it open.

If you’re in the market for a beer cave or just have a few questions, give American Cooler Technologies a call. Our friendly sales team will be more than happy to answer your questions or provide you with a free no-hassle quote. Thank you for reading and check back next week for new information and an updated blog.

Is your walk in cooler or freezer NSF approved? If you don’t know the answer to that question, than you should find out as soon as possible. The following article will go on to explain why being NSF is very important in the walk in cooler and freezer industry.

Being NSF approved is something that is crucial in the walk in cooler and freezer business. When you hear about or see that a product is NSF approved, it means that this particular product has been approved for use in the food industry. As one can imagine, walk in coolers and freezers are commonly used in the food industry. Therefore, it only makes sense your walk in cooler or freezer be NSF approved if you’re looking to use it in the food/restaurant industry.

NSF stands for the National Sanitation Foundation. They are a private organization which strives to make our every day food products safer to use for food consumption. Food safety is their top priority. If you see that a product has been NSF approved, you can rest easy knowing that it’s safe to use for food preparation or storage.

At American Cooler Technologies, we’re proud to say that our products are NSF approved. We want nothing more than for our customers to have the peace of mind of knowing that their products are safe to use around food. Many of our customers are in the food industry and it’s very important to us that we cater to their needs. Therefore, being NSF approved is something we’re very proud of!

If you’re in the market for a new NSF approved walk in cooler or freezer, give American Cooler Technologies a call. We feel that we build the finest boxes in the industry, and being a full custom manufacturer allows us to cater exactly to our customer’s needs. Our friendly sales staff would be more than happy to assist you on your next project and provide you with a free no-hassle quote!

Walk in cooler shelving can be a very important component to your walk in cooler. If you have a walk in display cooler, it is absolutely critical that your products are displayed in an organized and professional manner. This is where walk in cooler shelving comes in to play. However, there are a few things to consider when it comes to choosing the correct walk in cooler shelving setup.

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If you’re looking for replacement walk in cooler shelving for your glass doors, the most important thing to consider is choosing the corresponding brand. Each glass door manufacturer has their own specific walk in cooler shelving. It is absolutely crucial that you replace your existing walk in cooler shelving with the same brand, don’t simply rely on dimensions. Any information that you might have from your original order will be helpful as well, such as work order numbers. This will help make certain that the correct walk in cooler shelving is purchased.

Next, make certain that you choose the correct finish. Many people entertain the thought of purchasing black walk in cooler shelving. Black is nice in that it helps hide scratches and wear, however it makes it appear very dark inside of your walk in cooler. Most people come to the realization that white finish is a great choice on their walk in cooler shelving. White is a great choice because it makes the inside of your display cooler appear very bright. This comes in handy because it really does a great job of showing off your products, and makes them really stand out.

Walk in cooler shelving is not strictly limited to shelving that exists behind glass display doors. Walk in cooler shelving can also be purchased for storage purposes inside of your cooler. This application usually leads to a rack system being purchased. Look for shelving with a durable finish such as epoxy. This will prevent your walk in cooler shelving from wearing too quickly while also providing a non slick surface.

If you’re in the market for walk in cooler shelving or just have some general questions, please give American Cooler Technologies a call. We can provide you with a wide range of walk in cooler shelving units and help answer any questions you might have. We offer free quotes and our friendly sales team will be more than happy to assist you on your next project!

With the advancement of frozen food storage, storing foods for long periods of time has become commonplace. The frozen food storage industry is rapidly improving when it comes to innovation, and with it so is the quality of frozen foods. This article will go on to highlight some of the questions people might have about frozen food storage.

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When it comes to frozen food storage, many people wonder what kinds of foods can and cannot be frozen. The short answer to that question is that most foods can be frozen and stored safely as long as they are whole eggs or canned foods. However, even canned foods can be frozen and stored after they are removed from the can. When it comes to frozen food storage, simply make sure that your food is of good quality before it is frozen, and also make sure that it is packaged well before freezing and it should have a long storage life.

Many people also wonder what their options are when it comes to frozen food storage units. Aside from your every day household side by side refrigerator freezer and chest freezers, you also have walk ins. Walk in freezers are a great choice when it comes to large scale frozen food storage. Walk in freezers allow for large quantities of frozen foods to be stored at once. These types of units are great for anyone who goes through large quantities of frozen foods such restaurants, hotels, etc.

People who are interested in purchasing a walk in freezer for their frozen food storage needs should look for the following properties before making a purchase. First, look for a unit that uses polyurethane insulation. Polyurethane insulation has a high R-value while also being very durable. This high R-value will help ensure that your frozen food storage needs are met and allow you to maintain those low temperatures which are usually between 0 and -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, look for a walk in freezer that has wood frame construction. This will allow your unit to stand up to the punishment it will take over time. Wood frame construction coupled with polyurethane insulation makes for a very high quality and sturdy walk in freezer and will ensure that you have one of the best frozen food storage units on the market.

If you’re in the market for a large frozen food storage unit and are interested in walk in freezers, give American Cooler Technologies a call. We are a full custom manufacturer and can build our units to your size requirements. Our experienced staff can help answer any questions you might have, and also offer you a free no hassle quote!

When it comes to walk in cooler manufacturers, there are many differences that should be carefully examined so that one can make a well informed decision. From the type of materials used, to the quality of these materials, to the quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail, walk in coolers can vary widely from walk in cooler manufacturer to walk in cooler manufacturer. The following article will go on to highlight some of these differences, and help make your decision a little easier.

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The first thing to consider when looking for a walk in cooler or freezer is the type of insulation used. American Cooler Technologies strongly believes in polyurethane insulation and uses it exclusively in our walk in coolers and freezers. Polyurethane offers an excellent R-value while also being extremely sturdy and durable. Many walk in cooler manufacturers use extruded polystyrene in their boxes. Extruded polystyrene is a type of foam board that is typically glued together with steel over it as a skin. As one can imagine, this is not a very sturdy way to construct a box and many of these boxes have a very short lifespan.

Next, look for a walk in cooler or freezer with a wood frame. This will ensure that your box is sturdy and can take the punishment it will encounter from fork lifts, hand carts, and the like. Many walk in cooler manufacturers build “all foam boxes” which are just that, foam and nothing else but a metal skin. As one can imagine, these boxes are not built to withstand much contact, and can easily come apart at the seams when bumped by a forklift, pallet jack, or hand cart.

Lastly, make sure to do your homework on the warranty. Any walk in cooler manufacturers that are pushing their product as being high quality should also back it up with an exceptional warranty. American Cooler Technologies strongly believes in the quality of our product and stand behind it with a 10 year warranty on our panels. We want nothing more than for our customers to have the peace of mind of knowing that their new walk in cooler or freezer is built to last and is backed up by a long lasting warranty. If you’re in the market for a new walk in cooler or freezer, give American Cooler Technologies a call today. Our friendly sales team would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have, and to help point you in the right direction on your new project!