Thermo King launched its innovative new solutions at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, which respond to customer needs by driving energy and operational efficiency while providing precise, low-noise temperature control.
New solutions that Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is introducing include the T-500R single-temperature nose mount refrigeration unit, an innovative cryogenics concept unit and new additions to its V-Series of Spectrum units.
“Thermo King is unveiling customer-driven solutions at IAA that provide lower lifecycle and fuel costs and greater flexibility in multiple-temperature transport,” said Pascal Richard, regional segment leader for the Thermo King portfolio in the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa region for Ingersoll Rand.
Nose-mount refrigeration unit
Thermo King has extended its class-leading T-Series platform of self-powered truck temperature control systems by adding the T-500R single-temperature nose-mount refrigeration unit. A mini-sized unit that delivers maximum performance, the unit meets industry needs for a lighter-weight unit with greater fuel efficiency, higher capacity, lower lifecycle cost and greater sustainability in truck boxes less than 5.5 metres long.
The unit consumes up to 12 per cent less fuel, while significantly lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and ensures a 27 per cent increase in operating efficiency at fresh Agreement for Perishable Transport (ATP) conditions. Since fuel costs represent approximately half of the solution’s total lifecycle costs, reduced fuel costs can add up quickly. The standard T-500R has been designed to achieve up to a 55 per cent reduction in noise levels over previous models without any loss of cooling performance.
The T-500R unit, which incorporates the class-leading performance and reliability of the existing T-Series range of solutions, is replacing the Thermo King MD-100 unit, which was being phased out at the end of September.
The T-series platform now includes eight units, offering both single-temperature and multi-temperature options to meet operators’ diverse needs. The unit features unmatched capacities in its segment, delivering up to 5,100 W at 0 degrees C and 2,800 W at -20 degrees C at ATP conditions. These solutions are ideal for urban distribution and dairy transport customers operating smaller trucks.
Innovative Cryogenics Concept Unit
Thermo King showcased upcoming developments on its innovative CryoTech transport refrigeration system with a next generation concept unit.
This unit expands on the available range of proven solutions and patented cooling technology by further increasing efficiency, lowering maintenance costs and reducing the environmental impact.
It will also offer precise temperature control and telematics integration capabilities, providing maximum load protection and customer peace of mind.
Customer-driven innovations
The CryoTech featured the new Thermo King SR-3 controller, the industry’s most advanced controller. The SR-3 provides extremely fine single and multi-temperature control of up to three zones, improving temperature control up to 50 percent over existing CryoTech systems. The unit also features the proven, easy-to-use interface and displays already available on the SLXe and T-Series ranges.
Thermo King currently offers the CryoTech CT-10, CT-10 Spectrum and CT-15 Spectrum systems for single and multi-temperature truck and trailer applications. Because they are powerful, reliable and exceptionally quiet, CryoTech systems are ideal for urban distribution.
Thermo King also introduced new V-Series Spectrum solutions that increase distribution efficiency and flexibility by allowing highly efficient, low-noise multi-temperature transport. The unit and the V-300 MAX Spectrum represent the latest additions to the Thermo King vehicle-powered V-Series range. The V-300 MAX Spectrum was on display at IAA.