Reduce Frost Buildup at the Freezer Door Opening
Have you ever seen the tiny “Freezer” of a mini fridge so encased in ice that the only thing you can freeze is a candy bar? Even worse, have you ever tried to chip away that ice? Your kitchen knife is no match. Magnify that problem by 20 and that can often be the case around freezer doors in cold storage applications. Unlike your mini fridge however, frost and ice buildup around these doors can create dangerous working conditions that jeopardize efficiency, profitability and worker safety. Powered Aire’s line of cold storage air curtains is designed specifically to deal with these applications.
Reduce Condensation & Fog on Open Freezer Doors
When forklifts pass in and out of freezer doors, warmer outside air collides with the sub-zero air of the freezer. A common result is fog and condensation so thick that a worker’s safety and visibility is compromised. Air curtains create a barrier of air that effectively keeps the freezer air separated from the outside air, reducing excessive fog and moisture and helping to create a safer working environment.
Keep High-Speed Fabric Doors Free From Moisture & Frost
High speed fabric doors can greatly improve the flexibility and performance of cold storage facilities. These doors are fast and versatile but are also prone to damage when excessive moisture and frost-buildup deteriorates the operational efficiency of the doors. Air Curtains are the ideal solution, helping to keep these doors dry and free of frost/moisture. The proper pairing of an air curtain and a high-speed fabric door can create a very cost-effective solution that reduces downtime, maximizes safety and productivity through and around the door.
Help Keep Floors Dry & Safe for Personnel
Regardless of the door, when cold freezer meets outside air, a mini weather pattern occurs. The result is fog, ice and moisture buildup. This can create potentially dangerous conditions for workers and forklift traffic. High speed doors that accumulate condensation puddle on the area around the door, and may freeze. Placing an air curtain above a freezer or cooler door helps keep the transition zones free of fog, ice and moisture buildup, while allowing workers to pass through as safely and frequently as possible.
Reduce Expensive Door Maintenance & Downtime
For large cold storage facilities, the cost to keep freezer doors operational can increase significantly if the doors are constantly in need of “de-icing” or other unplanned maintenance that reduces the time the doors can be used as intended. Every minute spent by a worker breaking away ice from a door or shoveling slush from the ground subtracts from profitable time that could be used to move goods in and out the facility. Freezer Aire Air Curtains are designed to protect the door and opening 24/7, creating a consistent barrier that keeps the door free of ice and frost and the ground clear of slipping hazards such as ice and moisture.
