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SINCLAIR REFRIGERATED VEHICLES' CHEREAU TECNOGAM

5th June 2003, Page 42
5th June 2003
Page 42
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ogel's EuroCooler is a fully synthetic reefer box with self

supporting structure and moveable bulkhead. The panels are entirely CFC-free and, with neatly bonded outer profiles, it has a smooth, attractive appearance.

A 135mm thick synthetic floor allows it to absorb 5.46-tonne point loads from the heavy fork-lifts normally used with this type of reefer.

The judges would have preferred more evaporator protection and a better rear step too, but they carefully noted the decent K-value factor, the 816-tonne kerbweight that promises a good payload, and its 10year chassis rust warranty.

For the present, Paneltex's Pod system is specific to Ocado's internet-based grocery delivery business and delivers mainly chilled produce, but it does have great potential.

The system centres on powered semi-trailers that are equipped to carry insulated swap bodies. They are designed to take food at frozen temperatures as well as chilled or ambient, between Watose's picking centre hub and distribution spoke.

Single pods carried by Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with Hubbard coolers take care of the home deliveries.

Sinclair Refrigerated Vehicles entered the Chereau Tecnogam, which is built to Pulleyn Transport's exacting specification.

Based on Chereau's own slimnecked chassis, the heavy-duty body carries an impressive 0.29 K-factor a five-year structural warranty and, at 8.40 tonnes unladen, a pretty fair payload too.

With a earner Vector fridge, Transcan temperature monitoring and colour-coded pallet carriers, the reefer is a very smart member of Pulleyn Transport's instantlyrecognisable fleet.

Apart from the less environmentally frendly panel insulation and a somewhat awkward rear entry step, Eli ourjudges thought the Tecnogam a superb package.