THE POLAR BLAST
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TN conjunction with the G.M. I Power Plant Co., Ltd., Ipswich, Blox Services, Ltd., Morden, are exhibiting at the International Refrigeration Exhibition a 3-ton Thames Trader fitted with "Polar Blast" equipment.
This equipment has forced air circulation, ensuring accurate and reliable temperature control in all parts of the load compartment. It is suitable for use with bulk transporters, inter-depot and local delivery vehicles. The selected temperature can range from +50° F. to —10° F. Due to light construction, an increased payload can be carried.
Fully automatic electrical de-frosting equipment. controlled on time cycle, facilitates this function. The range of vehicles to which this equipment can be fitted is from one ton to eight tons payload capacity. It is suitable for the carriage of such commodities as frozen foods. ice cream, dairy produce, perishable foods, horticulture. pharmaceuticals and blood plasma.
The vehicle exhibited is based on a three-ton low-frame Thames Trader, fitted with an oil engine, giving a payload of 2+ tons. Whilst the potential development in refrigerated transport is becoming more widely recognized, an even greater rate of expansion can be expected in the carriage of goods at a higher rate of temperature than is normally associated with refrigeration.