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INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
Valves on display at the Henry stand .
Sporlan at the Parker stand at Chillventa
food outlets or delicatessens . The unit is on rollers and can be moved into position wherever needed . Charged with propane ( R290 ), the operation is quiet and energy efficiency has been improved with high performance fans . The curved glass sides and LED lighting enhance the appeal of the displayed products . The overall height is conveniently only 1 350mm and is available in three widths : 600mm , 880mm , or 1 200mm .
connected to a vending cabinet with a CO 2 unit . The closed circuit water loop converts any refrigerated cabinet into a plug-in unit , which can be positioned anywhere in a supermarket at a moment ’ s notice . The water loop reduces the refrigerant charge and energy use is claimed to be 20 % lower because of the floating head pressure and evaporating pressure control . The water loop is also said to recover any heat from the in-store cabinet .
R / S Parker launched the new compact PVS weld in valve station .
Herl showcased the Silverline range of shut off valves and pressure safety relieve valves .
Behr of Denmark displayed a range of covers for retrofitting to open top refrigerated island freezers or cabinets . The see-through covers are curved or flat ; slid or pushed to open . Sealing of the covers are of a unique design to avoid frost on the covers , which would impact on the appearance of the display product . Behr also manufactures covers to specific configuration for cabinet original equipment manufacturers ( OEMs ).
EPTA of Italy displayed the awardwinning Eptablue water loop system
Controlled atmosphere ( CA ) With so many CA stores in the apple and pear industry in South Africa , the one exhibitor offering expertise in controlled atmosphere storage caught the attention of many South Africans . With biological expertise in fruit and the chemistry thereof , Fruit Control Equipments ( FCE ) was founded in Italy in 1952 to provide systems and knowhow in the controlled atmosphere storage of a wide variety of products . FCE installations have been done in at least 20 different countries . Although mostly for apples and pears , installations
Abuzz with activity , the Thermofin stand .

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