The ability to maintain a controlled climate is essential for cold chain logistics. Refrigerated trailers play a key role in this supply chain, and your reefer must be in excellent condition to achieve and hold the correct temperature. Otherwise, delicate cargo like ice cream could melt and end up unusable.
Reefer trailers operate on a closed system: no mass crosses the boundary of the isolated interior, but energy transfers across it. The compressor draws in gaseous refrigerant and compresses it, producing heat. The condenser initiates a heat exchange process, and the evaporator cools the interior by absorbing heat as the liquid refrigerant evaporates back into gas.
The average reefer temperature range is about -13°F into the 80s Fahrenheit. Thermo King advises their cold storage ranges from -70°C to +40°C (approximately -94 to +104°F). Finding the right temperature capability depends on understanding your cargo — potatoes often ship at around 40°F, while frozen goods require much colder conditions.
Regular maintenance is essential to support proper reefer temperature range. When working with Sonsray, the cost of service, maintenance, and repairs for usual wear and tear is covered — making rental or leasing the most stress-free way to guarantee your cold chain stays intact.
