Thermo King unveils refrigerated transport solutions at IAA 2016

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Fleet Owner  /  September 23, 2016

Thermo King showcased new innovations for refrigerated transport at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.

“Innovation goes beyond simply creating new products,” said Karin De Bondt, vice president and general manager for Truck, Trailer and Bus at Thermo King in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “It is about addressing unique customer needs through connectivity, data-driven intelligence, real-user insights, and the ability to merge new and emerging technologies later based upon customer needs.Today at the IAA, Thermo King is introducing a series of truck and trailer solutions including the new SLXi single- and multi-temperature trailer refrigeration platform designed to answer today’s demands for fuel efficiency, intelligence, connectivity and sustainability.”

New products showcased include:

SLXi Platform of Trailer Refrigeration Units: Offer up to 20% fuel savings and telematics as standard. The SLXi platform of single- and multi-temperature trailer refrigeration units were developed with an expanded focus on the unit’s intelligence, communication capabilities, fuel consumption and temperature management.

Units offer enhanced temperature control thanks to the SR-3 Controller, both set point control and temperature displays provide accuracy in increments of 0.1 degrees Celsius. In multi-temperature models, Precision Temperature Control (PTC) reduces temperature deviation by 80 percent over previous technology and, dependent on operating conditions, will maintain compartment temperature within about 0.15 degrees Celsius. PTC provides an automatic pre-set of the capacity modulation and the temperature control to secure an optimum environment in the center and rear trailer compartments.

In addition, annual CO2 emissions of the SLXi have been cut by 2.4 tons and NOx exhaust emissions reduced by 15 percent compared to its predecessor and R-452A refrigerant lowers the global warming potential (GWP) approximately by half compared to the incumbent R-404A.

Thermo King hybrid concept: Presented for the first time at IAA 2016, the new Hybrid Drive Trailer concept combines technologies from both Thermo King and FRIGOBLOCK and will become part of the SLXi refrigerated trailer platform. The Hybrid Drive Trailer concept offers additional fuel and operational savings, as well as low emission and noise levels enabling transport companies access to inner city areas and restricted zones.

“The Thermo King Hybrid Drive allows a refrigerated semi-trailer attached to a tractor with a FRIGOBLOCK Enviro Drive inverter filter to run electrically. This enables the trailer refrigeration unit to be powered as a hybrid drive, by either the electric alternator or through its own independent diesel engine,” the company said.

“FRIGOBLOCK and Celtrak technologies have broadened Thermo King’s industry-leading research and development capabilities by adding complimentary technology in areas such as hybrid, non-diesel, and operational intelligence solutions,” De Bondt said. “These capabilities, combined with Thermo King’s proven track record of dependable, industry-leading technology, have accelerated new innovations that meet and adapt to unique customer needs and provide sustainable solutions for the refrigerated transport sector.“

UT Spectrum: the UT-Series multi-temperature truck unit is designed to meet the needs of urban distributers who require multiple temperature zones, the new UT Spectrum unit extends the range of the UT-Series platform of products. The UT-Series offers under-mount refrigeration units for truck and drawbar trailer applications.

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Thermo King plugs into refrigerated transport innovation at IAA

Transport Engineer  /  September 21, 2016

Thermo King has unveiled the first fully telematics-enabled refrigerated trailer unit at the IAA Show today (21 September).

Called the SLXi, Thermo King says it can deliver up to 20% fuel savings compared to its predecessor, thanks to customisable profile conditions for each application.

Available as single- and multi-temperature refrigeration units, the SLXi also offers enhanced temperature control with the SR-3 Controller giving both set point control and temperature displays in increments of 0.1 degrees Celsius.

The unit can also be accessed remotely: a Thermo King BlueBox communication device collects data, which is then accessible via a free smartphone app or Bluetooth-enabled device. Users can manage defrost, pre-trip, set point and additional operating mode settings remotely without a contract or subscription.

The range also incorporates features to boost users’ environmental credentials, including lower engine speeds and fuel consumption due to the 27% larger condenser coil, and a 15% cut in NOx emissions.

Also making its debut at IAA is the Hybrid Drive Trailer concept, which combines the expertise and technologies of Thermo King and Frigoblock.

The Thermo King Hybrid Drive allows a refrigerated semi-trailer attached to a tractor with a Frigoblock Enviro Drive inverter filter to run electrically – enabling the trailer refrigeration unit to be powered as a hybrid drive, by either the electric alternator or through its own diesel engine.

The result, says Thermo King, is a solution that could save 5,000 litres of fuel per year for an operator with an intensive distribution application.

The standard TK BlueBox telematics system stores data and enables two-way communication to ensure the load is protected at all times, and the geo-location feature will automatically switch the power between diesel and truck Enviro Drive as required or necessary.

In another first, Thermo King is showcasing the UT Spectrum, extending its UT-Series of under-mount refrigeration units for truck and drawbar trailer applications.

Designed for distributors who need multiple temperature zones, the UT Spectrum offers two or three compartment configurations for fresh and frozen goods.

The low-emission, low-noise unit comes with R-452A refrigerant as standard.

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