Cold Link Africa May/June 2016 Vol 1 No 5 | Página 38

PROJECT
INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN

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is activated. The SSI Schaefer mobile
racking also has extensions on the end of
the aisles to increase storage capacity.
At night, the system automatically opens
aisles where any pallets are not at the set
temperature to increase rate of cooling
To better serve clients who import or
export product, the new facility has been
audited for compliance with international

safety standards like Hazard analysis and
critical control points (HACCP), Food
Standards Agency (FSA), Astral foods and
the Perishable Product Exports Control
Board (PPECB). Regular audits are also
done by McCains and the Irish Food
Board to mention but a few.
All the mechanical handling
equipment, reach trucks, powered-

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1. Valve stations for blower coils are located in insulated enclosures of full height and
with access doors to accommodate service technicians.
2. A dual valve station of one of the four chambers to operate at sub-zero
temperatures or as chill rooms.
3. All evaporator coils are of stainless steel to reduce the mass loading on the roof
structure.
4. Product is received in refrigerated vehicles operated by independent transporters.

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