Refrigeration
Every cold category sits together in this section: reach-in cabinets, undercounters, prep tables, display cases, merchandisers and freezers. Between them they cover bulk storage at the back, working cold on the line and chilled product out front.
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Merchandisers
VIEW ALLMerchandisers exist to sell product by showing it, holding stock at temperature while keeping it visible and within reach. Convenience stores, delis, bakeries, bars and cafeterias use them for drinks, packaged food and impulse items near the till.Formats differ mainly in how they are enclosed, from open air cases to glass door and multi deck cabinets, and that choice affects both running cost and how fast customer...
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Reach-In & Undercounter
VIEW ALLReach-in cabinets are the standard upright cold storage in a commercial kitchen, sold in one, two and three section widths. Solid doors hold temperature better in the back of house, while glass suits areas where staff or customers need to see stock without opening up.Leave clearance for airflow around the condenser when you plan the spot, or the unit works harder than it should.
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Display Cases
VIEW ALLDisplay cases hold cakes, sandwiches, deli items and drinks cold while showing them at eye level, which is where most unplanned buying happens. Formats stretch from small countertop cabinets to full serve-over counters with curved or straight glass fronts.Decide whether staff serve from behind or customers help themselves, because that single question settles which side the doors belong on.
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Prep Tables & Chef Bases
VIEW ALLA pizza prep refrigerator puts a refrigerated cabinet underneath a chilled rail of pans, keeping sauce, cheese and toppings within arm's reach of the make line. Widths are generally described by how many pans the rail carries and how many doors sit below.Size it against your busiest hour rather than your daily average, because a deeper cabinet only pays off when volume peaks.
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Bar Refrigeration
VIEW ALLRefrigerators in this format are built low and long so they fit beneath the bar top and still swallow a night's worth of bottles, cans and prepped mixers. Two- and three-door cabinets suit longer service runs; a single door works for a small cocktail station.Ventilation matters here, so leave the clearance the manufacturer specifies at the front or side of the compressor.
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Ice Cream & Frozen
VIEW ALLIce cream freezers keep tubs and packaged product frozen in a chest format, with flat or curved glass lids where the stock is on show and solid tops where it is simply being held. Dipping cabinets, glass-top display freezers and solid-top chests all sit here, used by scoop shops, cafes, convenience stores and supermarkets.Decide first whether the freezer sells or stores: a glass-top display needs space where custo...
Commercial Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies
Refrigeration is the quiet backbone of every food business: it protects the stock you have already paid for, keeps the line moving and, out front, sells product by showing it. This section brings together the commercial refrigeration A3 Equipment supplies, from bulk cold storage at the back of house to working cold on the prep line and chilled display at the counter. The groups below follow the way a kitchen actually uses cold, so you can start from the job the unit has to do and then compare models.
Core Refrigeration Equipment Types
- Merchandisers – open air, air curtain, glass door, low open and wine merchandisers, plus heated open merchandisers, for drinks, packaged food and grab-and-go near the till.
- Reach-In & Undercounter – upright reach-in refrigerators and freezers, undercounter and drawer units and dry aging cabinets for storage in the kitchen itself.
- Display Cases – countertop and drop-in display refrigerators and glass door coolers and freezers with canopies that put cakes, sandwiches and drinks at eye level.
- Prep Tables & Chef Bases – pizza and sandwich prep refrigerators, mega top salad prep tables, refrigerated chef bases and salad bars that keep ingredients within reach of the make line.
- Bar Refrigeration – back bar refrigerators and coolers built low and long to fit beneath the bar top and hold a night's worth of bottles and cans.
- Ice Cream & Frozen – glass-top and solid-top chest freezers, dipping cabinets and soft serve machines for scoop shops, cafes and convenience stores.
Advantages of Commercial-Grade Equipment
- Holds temperature under real use – commercial compressors and airflow are designed for doors that open all day, not a few times an evening.
- Built from stainless and heavy-gauge materials – interiors and exteriors stand up to carts, trays and daily cleaning chemicals.
- Formats for every position – the same cold can be delivered as a chest, an upright, an undercounter, a prep table or a display, so the unit fits the spot instead of the other way round.
- Easier to service – front-breathing units, removable gaskets and accessible condensers make routine maintenance straightforward.
Why A3 Equipment?
A3 Equipment stocks commercial refrigeration, including a wide Omcan range, at our warehouse and showroom at 107-12332 Pattullo Place, Surrey, BC, and ships across Canada. Refrigeration decisions depend on where a unit will live and how it will be used, and because kitchen design-build, custom stainless steel fabrication and installation sit under one roof, we can plan the cold chain through your layout, fabricate the counters and stands around it and install the units. Bring us your floor plan and your menu and we will help you place the right cold in the right spot.