Staycold International have recently collaborated with SABS ( South African Bureau of Standards ) to verify , validate and sign off on all their in-house collected data from their test chamber facility , at their factory in Parys , Free State .
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Staycold International collaborates with SABS
Staycold International have recently collaborated with SABS ( South African Bureau of Standards ) to verify , validate and sign off on all their in-house collected data from their test chamber facility , at their factory in Parys , Free State .
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The formal testing of commercial refrigeration designed with natural gasses on safety and performance is not yet available in South Africa , so third party witnessing is important for data validation . This process strictly follows the principles of the international ISO 22044:2021 refrigeration standard .
SABS is the national standards body responsible for the development , promotion , and maintenance of standards in South Africa . Established to ensure quality , safety , and performance across various industries , SABS plays a key role in the certification and testing of products and services , ensuring compliance with international and local standards . By offering technical support and guidance , SABS helps companies meet local and international regulatory requirements , drive innovation , and enhance consumer confidence .
The discussion with SABS started in October last year and in parallel with Staycold focussing on building capacity in its R & D department . This department is headed up by Bernard Juckers , director of innovation and product development , who drives
The test chamber measures aspects such as energy efficiency of the unit in 41 ° C heat at 70 % humidity . continued improvement and compliance with international and local standards .
The test chamber measures aspects such as energy efficiency of the unit in 41 ° C heat at 70 % humidity and if the unit can handle certain airflow . Tests are done on the durability of doors and lids : the door of the cooler be subjected to 100 000 opening and closing door cycles , to simulate the opening of a door by a customer to remove a cold drink .
With the international drive to Net Zero by 2050 and the Climate Act of 2024 now signed and in process of being implemented , industry requires access to locally based ISO 17025 approved laboratories . Larger international manufacturers have the location benefit as well as financial resources to access the European laboratories , so this collaboration helps all parties to develop and access these resources locally . Currently Staycold send their cabinets to SGS ’ s laboratory in Turkey for it to be assessed and tested full IEC ( International Electrotechnical Commission ) testing of hydrocarbon refrigerant units to IEC 60335 to obtain their Letter of Authority ( LOA ) that is issued by the National Regulator of Compulsory Standards ( NRCS ) in South Africa . Staycold will continue with this and now SABS third party witnessing , for data validation until the SA market has these resources .
Lena le Roux , MD of Staycold International was excited about this new collaboration and commented : “ It is important to have the national regulatory assisting and acknowledging the importance credible data plays in the commercial refrigeration industry . It is very important to educate the market on what questions to ask and how to interpret data . We are enthusiastic about these win-win discussions .” CLA
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