Low cost operation for chilled and frozen trailer applications 17-01-06

When choosing a new temperature controlled transport refrigeration unit, operators take a number of factors into consideration: is it up to the job, what kind of after-sales service does it come with and, most importantly, how much will it cost me?

For a high performance, low cost unit that more than satisfies all of these requirements, operators need look no further than the Thermo King Sterling.

The Thermo King Sterling fully satisfies both chilled and frozen requirements, boasting a superior airflow, with specially designed fans circulating the air without restriction. When the doors are closed, this provides an air velocity far better than competitors can offer and it ensures an exceptional cooling performance with temperature variance throughout the load kept to an absolute minimum.

The Sterling is up to thirteen percent more efficient than its closest rival which translates into significant fuel savings. It is also up to 160kg lighter than its nearest rival which means less wear and tear on the tractor or trailer, and again leads to cost savings through reduced fuel consumption and, of course, better payloads.

On top of that, the Sterling also comes with Thermo King's 3000 hour Extended Maintenance Interval (EMI 3000), double the offering of its nearest rival.

The EMI not only means more uptime, as the vehicle is able to spend more time on the road, but it can also cut operating costs by reducing clean up and disposal costs, reducing environmental impact with less spillage and less waste and extending the engine life with improved, highly efficient filtration.

In addition, the Sterling is available with Thermo King's famous Data Acquisition System (DAS), the industry's most powerful independent data recorder. DAS protects profit as well as cargo by providing full documentation of temperatures during transport. It is also able to verify the set point temperature, unit alarm codes, and door openings. The system works together with Thermo King's new externally mounted printer, the TK DPS which uses the latest thermal printer technology to provide printouts of unit setpoint and cargo temperatures in delivery ticket or journey format.

For extra peace of mind, the Thermo King Sterling, along with the DAS and TK DPS systems, comes with standard warranty cover which is far superior to its nearest competitor. The complete unit is covered for 12 months, and major components, including compressor, engine, clutch, standby motor, battery and even belts are covered for 24 months.

So, with its superior performance, low life-cycle costs and valuable operational information access, nothing can rival the Thermo King Sterling.

Professional operators value the costs savings it brings and the valuable benefits it adds to their business services.
For leasing and rental companies it is by far the wisest investment.

Thermo King Corporation, a business unit of diversified industrial firm Ingersoll Rand Company Limited, was founded in 1938 and manufactures transport temperature control systems for a variety of mobile applications