Trailers put to the test

Waitrose has begun a trial of Carrier's Vector technology within its 320-strong fleet of refrigerated trailers. The retailer has had 25 new trailers delivered, each mounted with Carrier Transicold's Vector 1850 multi-temperature low-noise refrigeration systems.

The specification of the Vector 1850 unit on each of the new 13.2m Gray & Adams trailers is the result of a decision by Waitrose fleet engineer Ray Collington to evaluate the front wall-mounted Carrier Transicold units in comparison with the undermount temperature controlled systems traditionally fitted across the fleet.

Carrier's all-electric technology is designed to reduce the number of serviceable parts such as belts, clutch and shaft seal in every Vector 1850 refrigeration system to lengthen the product life and enhance reliability. Furthermore, 94% of the components used in a Vector 1850 unit can be recycled at the end of its operating life.

Each Vector 1850 can cool and heat at the same time. This enables Waitrose to accurately maintain different set points, ranging from -30°C to 32°C, in each of the trailer's three compartments.

The temperature in the front compartment is regulated by the host unit, with a powerful full-width dual-discharge evaporator, ensuring different set points are maintained in the centre and rear compartments.

The new trailers are operating from Waitrose's regional distribution centre in Bracknell, making deliveries to locations in the south of England.

Contact:

Carrier Transicold

 Tel: 00 1 800 227 7437