It was in 1913 that we saw the first electric refrigerator. Refrigerators are not just a common household item but a common commercial commodity. Stainless steel commercial fridges have revolutionalized the food service industry.

Stainless steel commercial fridges are an essential piece of equipment for any restaurant, café, or commercial kitchen. They come in various sizes and styles to suit the needs of different businesses.

Some of the most common types of stainless steel commercial fridges include reach-in fridges, which have doors that open to the side, and walk-in fridges, which have large doors that allow people to walk inside. Other types include under-counter fridges, which are smaller and designed to fit under a counter, and display fridges, which are transparent and used to showcase food and drinks.

All of these types of stainless steel commercial fridges are designed to be durable, easy to clean, and energy-efficient, making them an ideal choice for any commercial kitchen.

How Stainless Steel Commercial Fridges standout

Commercial refrigerators satisfy different needs than household fridges. This is where stainless steel commercial fridges prove to be great investments, and this is how:

• Suitability: Stainless steel commercial fridges provide excess space, higher humidity, lower temperatures and more, required by industries like hotels, and food transportation.
• Durability: Whether it is under-counter refrigerators or upright chillers, commercial stainless steel fridges are energy efficient, have a long lifespan and the steel prevents them from significant wear and tear faced in commercial spaces.
• Cleanliness and Maintenance: Stainless steel does not absorb dirt and is non-porous, saving our food from germs. This makes it the most hygienic and safe choice. These fridges can be maintained and cleaned with ease with a damp cloth.

Types of Commercial Stainless Steel Fridges 

There are several types of commercial stainless steel fridges available, each designed to meet the specific needs of different businesses.

Manufacturing commercial fridges since 1997, Western Equipments has been a stalwart in commercial refrigeration in India. Within the Commercial Stainless Steel Fridges segment, there are two major categories: upright refrigerators and under-counter refrigerators.

Upright refrigerators are called so simply because they stand tall. And as the name suggests, an under-counter refrigerator is ideal for setups where there’s refrigeration required under a countertop, like, cafes, restaurants, labs, and more.

• Upright Chillers: These commercial fridges are ideal for perishable foods: fruits and vegetables. In addition to it, one can use it to store dairy or cold beverages. These are also often used in bakeries to store ready-to-decorate cakes.
• Upright Freezer: Being colder than chillers, these commercial stainless steel fridges are best suited for meat, fish, and frozen and packaged food items.
• Upright Combination: These are optimum for setups where the storage of both perishable items and frozen goods and all we discussed above. The fridge can also be converted into one more of either chilling or freezing, in case more storage is required for one type of goods.
• Long Glass Units and Showcases: These are the commercial fridges we see on a day-to-day basis. These have glass panels that show us what’s stored inside. We typically see them at grocery stores with branding around them.

With goods that need to be stored at the right temperature to maintain their quality, one must also ensure the best quality refrigerators. With resistance to dirt, and germs and easy maintenance, commercial stainless steel fridges are the perfect fit for all food businesses.

Western Equipments works with the biggest names in the food industry: Pepsico, Carlsberg, Amul, Mother Dairy, and more. The reason these brands trust us is because of the unparalleled quality of our products. To know more about our products, get in touch with our team.