The application scenarios of double door commercial refrigerators in business can be roughly divided into two types: commercial refrigerators for product display and sales and commercial refrigerators for commercial kitchens.
The former is often called double door display fridge or 2 door merchandiser refrigerator. The latter is often called double door commercial kitchen fridge. This article will take you to understand several popular types.
Part 1: Double door display fridge/Merchandiser refrigerator
Double door display fridge, also know as 2 door merchandiser refrigerator. They usually have the following types:
Type 1: Two door upright display cooler or freezer
This two-door commercial refrigeration is suitable for commercial environments that require frequent access and display of food. The upright design enables it to have strong product display capabilities in commercial environments while saving floor space. Two door upright display cooler or freezer usually have two sliding glass doors or swing glass doors.
Upright display freezer temperature range: -18 ~ -22℃/-0.4°F to 4.4°F
Upright display cooler temperature range: 2-8℃/35.6°F to 46.4°F
Common applications: Commonly used in supermarkets, restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, leisure and entertainment venues, etc. It can provide a good refrigeration environment for canned and bottled beverages, ice cream, beer, dairy products, meat and other foods.
Type 2: Double door display chest freezer
This double door commercial refrigerator is used to display and store a large number of boxed or bagged foods or frozen products. In some large shopping malls, merchants will combine multiple double door display chest freezers to obtain larger commodity storage and display space.
Temperature range: -25°C ~ 8°C/-13°F ~ 46.4°F
Common applications: It can be used in commercial environments such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and catering services. It can display and store quick-frozen foods and processed foods (dumplings, pizza, etc.), ice cream, seafood and meat, etc.
Type 3: Two door bar display cooler
The 2 door bar display cooler is similar to the two door upright display cooler, but it is usually smaller in size and can be placed on a bar or other cabinets, and is more suitable for use in a small space such as a bar.
Temperature range: 2°C ~ 8°C/35°F ~ 46°F
Common applications: Commonly used in bars, restaurants and other catering places or some entertainment places to store and display beer and other drinks.
Type 4: Two door deli meat display cooler
This double door commercial refrigerator usually has two door types. One type of deli meat cooler door is facing the back of the refrigerator, and the merchant takes food for the customer.
The other type of door is on the front, and the customer selects and takes away the food by himself. It has a multi-layer structure or a multi-grid structure to hold different types of food.
Temperature range: -13°C ~ 8°C/8.6°F ~ 46.4°F°
Common applications: Commonly used in delicatessens, restaurants, butcher shops, etc. It can store and display raw meat, cooked food (such as sandwiches, roast duck, cold dishes), sausages, cheese, etc.
Type 5: Two door dessert refrigerator
This double door commercial refrigerator usually has glass on four or five sides, which is convenient for customers to view the goods inside from different angles, providing a perfect display stage for some exquisitely made desserts.
Temperature range: 2°C ~ 10°C/35.6°F ~ 50°F
Common applications: Commonly used in bakeries, dessert shops, coffee shops, snack streets, large supermarkets, some convenience stores, restaurants with dessert pick-up areas, hotels, entertainment venues, etc.
Two door dessert fridge can be used to store and display a variety of desserts such as cakes, bread, pudding, chocolate, ice cream, etc. It is also suitable for some beverages, yogurt, and cheese.
Part 2: Double door commercial kitchen fridge
Some of the fridge types mentioned above, such as upright display cooler or freezer and display chest freezer, can also be used as commercial kitchen fridges. In addition, there are 2 door stainless steel freezers in commercial kitchen environments.
2 door stainless steel freezer can be divided into under-counter type and upright type. They are both made of stainless steel and are designed to withstand the rigors of daily use in commercial kitchens. They can withstand heavy loads and frequent use. They are also easy to clean. Among them, the solid stainless steel top of the under-counter type can be used as a work surface, greatly improving the utilization rate of commercial space.
Temperature range (with two different temperature settings): fresh storage (0~10℃/32°F~50°F) / frozen storage (≤﹣18℃/-0.4℉)
Common applications: It can be used in commercial environments such as hotels, large supermarkets, restaurants, etc. where food preparation is required. It can store perishable foods such as meat (beef, poultry) and seafood.
Benefits of double door commercial refrigerator
1. The design of double door commercial refrigerator usually includes two layers, upper and lower, or two layers, front and back, making the internal space more spacious, providing a good commodity storage carrier for today’s market with many commodity styles and diverse consumer needs.
2. This design not only improves space utilization, but also facilitates the classification and storage of different foods. This helps to manage inventory flexibly and conveniently and keep food fresh.
3. Due to its structural design, one door can be opened while the other door can remain closed, making it difficult for the cold air in the freezer to escape, saving energy and maintaining good refrigeration or freezing effects of food.
