How do refrigerated containers work?
“The most typical type of refrigeration system for containers removes heat from the cargo by cooling the supply air inside the container. Reliable cooling requires both refrigeration equipment and controllers.”
Thermo King
“Since 1938, Thermo King has helped fleets move temperature-sensitive goods with dependable transport refrigeration units and APUs, smarter fleet telematics, and sustainable cold chain solutions across trailers, trucks, buses, containers, air, and rail.”
Questions & answers
How do refrigerated containers support perishable cargo?
“Klinge refrigerated containers maintain the quality of perishable cargo by combining active redundant refrigeration, precise temperature control, continuous monitoring, and security‑focused design. Our refrigeration solutions are engineered to prevent temperature drift, equipment failure, or unauthorized access.”
How can I maintain a consistent temperature in my refrigerated containers?
“Consistent and reliable temperature control requires constant review and management. Klinge dataloggers, satellite communication, and global systems for mobile communications provide ways to monitor, maintain, and document temperature settings throughout the cargo’s journey.”
How do refrigerated containers get their power?
“Klinge electric containers can get their power in multiple ways, including shore power (port or terminal plug-in), vessel power (the ship’s onboard electrical system) and diesel powered “genset” generators that provide power during over-the-road trucking or intermodal rail moves. Solar panels may be used to provide auxiliary power for telematics and other communication systems.”
Why should I choose Klinge solutions?
“Klinge engineers quality temperature control. Our systems use dual full‑capacity refrigeration units, independent generator sets, and microprocessor controllers for ultra‑precise regulation.”
What is an auxiliary power unit?
“An auxiliary power unit (APU) is a product that provides cooling, heating, and electrical power for hotel loads in the truck cab when the tractor main engine is off. It also maintains the tractor battery charge level and can be integrated into the tractor engine coolant system to improve starting capability in low ambient environments.”
How does an APU on a truck work?
“On a truck, an APU operates independently from the main engine to supply electricity and climate control to the cab. This allows drivers to run amenities such as heating, air conditioning, electronics, and microwaves without idling the truck's main engine.”
Does an APU charge truck batteries?
“Yes, Thermo King APU models have the capability to charge the truck’s batteries while supplying auxiliary power.”
Why are auxiliary power units environmentally and cost friendly?
“APUs reduce the need to idle the truck's engine, which saves fuel, lowers maintenance costs, and reduces emissions.”
Can you run the truck and the APU at the same time?
“We do not recommend running the truck and the APU at the same time. The APU is designed to operate when the main engine is off. Running both may lead to unnecessary wear and technical issues.”
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- Thermo King: “Since 1938, Thermo King has helped fleets move temperature-sensitive goods with dependable transport refrigeration units and APUs, smarter fleet telematics, and sustainable cold chain solutions across trailers, trucks, buses, containers, air, and rail.”