Freezers - chillers pit

Commercial chest freezers, chest refrigerators and refrigerated islands are designed to store and, depending on the model, display chilled or frozen products. Ideal for restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, convenience stores, delicatessens, ice cream shops, bars and canteens, they provide horizontal storage for packaged food, frozen products, ingredients and suitable beverages. Island display units are particularly useful for product presentation in retail areas.

Professional chest freezers and island refrigeration units are available in different sizes and capacities, featuring insulated compartments, solid or transparent lids, sliding or curved glass, thermostats, internal dividers and refrigeration systems. Certain versions include LED lighting, defrosting functions, castors, baskets and electronic temperature controls. Some machines are freezer-only, while others offer chilled operation or selectable temperature modes. Usable capacity and display area depend on the construction.

When choosing a commercial chest freezer or refrigerated display island, consider temperature range, net capacity in litres, external dimensions, lid arrangement, climate class, energy consumption and internal organisation. Retail display islands also require suitable customer access and product visibility. Not all chest freezers are designed for rapid freezing of fresh food; frozen storage and rapid freezing are different functions that must be verified against the manufacturer specifications.