Cold room shelving consists of custom-designed shelving units that are appropriate for keeping items in rooms that reach exceedingly low temperatures. Used in a wide range of industries, predominantly supermarket retail outlets, cold room shelving offers different advantages that not just assist retailers but also aid consumers in the long run. Listed below are different reasons why cold room shelving is in high demand in certain industries and why its uses are to be regularly included in the storage of food ingredients and/or stock:
Steer clear of cross-contamination:
The most important highlight of cold room shelving is its leveling system. Having different shelves available is helpful for various reasons in regards of keep food items stored. First of all, there’s always the concern for cross-contamination which happens when bacteria from some food items accidentally cross onto other foods. By using cold room shelving, you can keep your food ingredients separated. For instance, you can store your raw meats away from vegetables & cooked meats. This maintains the cleanliness of foods and prevents you from losing out on food products or possibly requiring stock to be recalled if they contain toxins.
Can be made mobile:
Cold room shelving can be constructed to be mobile, with wheels affixed at the bottom. In the event of your freezer room having multiple cold room shelving units because of your large quantity of stock, having shelving units that are easily movable can save you time in organizing your goods. Relocating items between fixed shelving units can be a time-consuming affair whereas being able to effortlessly relocate shelving units filled with stock is much more efficient.
Easy to clean:
Cold room shelving units are made from polypropylene and/or stainless steel. Being manufactured from materials that are easily cleanable is clearly an advantage to anyone storing items that can spill such as medical sectors or food storage. Having easily cleanable shelving units let you work fast in keeping your storage space clean, henceforth reducing the odds of bacteria spreading or attracting rodents.
Maximize storage space:
If your cold room consists of movable cold room shelving units, further space can be created easily. Separating stock into differing categories will let you find out how much space is needed for each section.
For expertly engineered cold rooms and freezer rooms, you can always count on Africhill. In our freezer room, we use strong & highly energy-efficient insulated panels – saving you money on your utility bills. Call us now whether you are looking for a pre-assembled cold room or DIY cold room kit.