Monoblocks

How do refrigeration units work?

Temperature-controlled spaces, like cold room fridges, freezers, or dual/multi-compartment rooms, rely on refrigeration equipment that successfully completes the entire refrigeration cycle.

A monoblock refrigeration system contains two of the four processes in one and is pre-loaded with refrigerant, helping to make installation faster and easier.

Benefits of a monoblock cooling unit

• Simplified installation and reduced chances of leaks

Traditional refrigeration units rely on long refrigeration lines, which take longer to position and secure. Plus, once in place, they can leak potentially harmful refrigerant if damaged.

Monoblock refrigeration has a plug-and-play design and uses fewer lines, helping to make cooling safer and more reliable.

• Less expensive commercial cooling and freezing

Faster installation and fewer separate components make installing the cooling supply much more economical.

• Space-saving design

As each monoblock installation controls temperature with combined components, it is more compact – leaving more room for stock!

• Easier maintenance

As all refrigerant parts are in one place, the system is simpler to maintain and repair.

Are monoblock refrigeration units suitable for commercial spaces?

Whether you need refrigeration units for chilled, freezer, or combination temperature control, this unit is ideal for a wide range of businesses and industries, including:

• Food and drink
• Pharmaceutical and medical
• Agriculture and horticulture
• Logistics and warehousing
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Industrial and chemical
• Cosmetics and skincare

Plus many more!

How are monoblock refrigeration units installed?

The clearest difference between the straddle and through-wall design of refrigerating monoblock units is how they are designed to be installed on or into the wall of refrigerated cells.

No matter how you choose to install your system, any gaps should be filled with a suitable sealant to prevent the entry of unrefrigerated air once finished.

Straddle monoblock units

The straddle unit monoblock fits over the side of the refrigeration cell wall, appearing on either side – hence the name. The ceiling or roof is then built over the top to keep refrigerated air in.

Through-wall monoblock units

Through-wall monoblock units are installed by cutting a hole in your cold room wall/cold room panel, before mounting the unit between the exterior and interior of your cold room.

Is a chiller monoblock suitable for all cold rooms?

Monoblock refrigeration systems come in a few different varieties, which dictate which type of cold rooms they can be used in.

Freezer monoblocks

Monoblock freezer units are designed for walk-in and cold room freezers that need to maintain negative frozen temperatures for the safe storage of food, drinks, and other perishable goods.

Suitable for temperatures of between -15°C and -25°C.

Chiller monoblocks

A monoblock fridge unit is recommended for walk-in chillers and cold room fridges that need to maintain positive chilled temperatures.

Suitable for temperatures between +1°C and +8°C.

For more information, please consult the user and maintenance manual which comes with each unit.

Order refrigeration monoblocks from UK Cold Room Spares

For more information or to see which would suit your needs best, reach out to the team at UK Cold Room Spares.

Call us on 01886 833 381 or email us at spares@mtcss.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Monoblock Frequently Asked Questions