Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has introduced a new Prep Package for trailers equipped with hybrid refrigeration units. With the introduction of hybrid transport refrigeration systems to the industry, Utility has designed
the 3000R refrigerated trailer to match the significant improvements in reliability, performance and life expected with hybrid systems. This new 3000R Prep Package now provides a superior engineered interface between the trailer and the refrigeration system.
"Utility recognized that the interface between the trailer and refrigeration system has an impact in the overall performance and reliability, especially in demanding applications like multi-temperature, where heavy fork-lift traffic, multiple door openings and movable bulkheads make them more prone to damage and wear," said Craig Bennett, senior vice president of sales and marketing. "The new Prep Package improves the overall reliability, performance and life associated with hybrid systems."
Among the newly engineered features specifically incorporated for hybrid multi-temperature applications is a flush, heavy-duty, divided aluminum trough that houses refrigeration lines and electrical cables in separate compartments, a full-length, grounded, copper channel surrounding the high voltage cable, and a ¼-inch-thick trough cover to better protect the high voltage cable from damage from fork truck masts and shoring bars.