Monoblock Refrigeration Units: What Are The Advantages?

MTCSS are the experts at assuring you’ve got a cold room solution that suits your business needs. A high-quality cold room should be reliable and efficient enough to keep your products at a consistent temperature to protect their quality. 

Our team can supply monoblock refrigeration systems for all types and sizes of cold rooms – whether you need a straddle or through wall application, monoblock refrigeration units from MTCSS are an ideal solution for a range of businesses and come with a range of advantages… 

Monoblock Refrigeration Units: A Recap

Before we get onto the advantages of monoblock refrigeration systems, what do we already know? 

They are a self-contained, plug-in refrigeration system that comes with refrigerant pre-loaded in the system. There are also two different types of monoblock refrigeration units; straddle and through wall. 

Straddle monoblock units are installed by simply slotting the refrigeration system in from above your cold room, and then installing the roof over the top. 

Through wall monoblocks are installed by cutting a hole into your cold room wall and sits between the inside and outside of your cold room. 

So, what are the advantages?

Advantages of Monoblock Refrigeration Units

Each monoblock refrigeration unit application will be different, and so may vary slightly, however the below is a list of advantages that monoblock can offer you:

1 – Reduced Installation Time & Costs 
Installing a monoblock refrigeration unit can have lower costs for your business as they are self-contained.

This means they don’t require additional pipework installation and therefore the installation time can be quicker and easier – saving you money!

2 – Easy Maintenance 
Everything required for your monoblock is together, making it easier for cleaning and maintaining monoblock refrigeration units within your cold rooms.

For example, the single cover bonnet has been designed specifically to allow for quick maintenance interventions! 

3 – Cold Room Application Flexibility
One useful advantage of monoblock refrigeration units is that they are suitable for a range of temperatures and cold room applications. 

Ranging from +8 to -25 degrees C, MTCSS have a monoblock refrigeration system that’s perfect for your business requirements. 

Whether you’ve got a small capacity cold room or a medium capacity cold room, monoblock refrigeration units may be the most beneficial option for you!

4 – Less Impact on the Environment 
Monoblock refrigeration units require a smaller quantity of refrigerant (as a result of the refrigeration system being close coupled) so greener gases be used as alternatives to improve your carbon footprint and energy consumption.

F-gases are slowly being phased out following new EU regulations and will have a large impact on businesses that utilise refrigerants and refrigeration systems daily if ignored.

Monoblock refrigeration systems from MTCSS comply with the EU regulations and guidance, for more information on the HFC phase-out and how it might impact your business, click here!

5 – Space Saving
Due to the flexibility of monoblocks’ application, they can actually help you save precious space in your cold room!

Straddle and through wall monoblock refrigeration units can save you more space in your cold room compared to alternatives, such as split refrigeration systems. 

Read more about the differences between a monoblock refrigeration unit and a split refrigeration system here!

Cold Room Spares from MTCSS

We currently have a selection of monoblock refrigeration units, with varying capacities, available to purchase with a short lead time on the MTCSS Shop.  

Don’t see the refrigeration system you’re after? Get in contact with the MTCSS team today to discuss your requirements, we will always try to find a solution that suits you best. 

Alternatively, we also house an impressively large range of cold room spares for all your cold room, cold room door and refrigerated cabinet requirements! Click here to browse our cold room spares… 

If you think a monoblock refrigeration unit could benefit your business, or would like to talk to a member of our team regarding your temperature-controlled requirements, email us at spares@mtcss.co.uk, call us on 01886 833381 or fill in an enquiry form below!