Commercial Open Chillers for Supermarkets
PRIME Commercial Equipment helps overseas buyers source open chillers and multideck display refrigerators for supermarkets, convenience stores, bakeries and food retail projects. Available directions include plug-in, remote, glass-door and custom-length configurations.
Open chillers must be matched to the store and refrigeration system
Open chillers use a multilevel refrigerated display structure to present chilled products while keeping them easy to see and access. Products with a similar appearance may use different cabinet depths, heights, cooling systems, air paths, shelves, lighting and control configurations.
The current reference series includes plug-in and remote open chillers, an optional glass-door multideck direction and lower-height cabinet profiles. Reference sheet dimensions range from approximately 950 to 1080 mm in depth and 1750 to 2060 mm in height, with length confirmed according to the project.
Open chiller and multideck display configurations
These four directions organize the current product resources without creating premature model pages. Final model selection should be based on the project layout and complete technical requirement.
Plug-in Open Chillers
Self-contained multideck cabinets with the refrigeration unit integrated into the equipment. They are a practical starting direction for convenience stores, smaller supermarkets, bakeries and independent retail installations.
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Remote Open Chillers
Multideck display cabinets designed to connect with an external or centralized refrigeration system. This direction is normally reviewed for longer display runs and supermarket projects requiring coordinated installation.
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Glass Door Multideck Chillers
Door-equipped multideck cabinets retain a large refrigerated display area while changing customer access and air infiltration conditions. Door type, hinge direction, glass structure and aisle clearance require confirmation.
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Compact & Custom-Length Open Chillers
Lower-height and variable-length cabinet profiles can be reviewed for stores with restricted sightlines, wall dimensions or merchandising layouts. The final length and joining method must be confirmed before quotation.
Send Store DimensionsOpen chiller reference configurations
The table below organizes the eight configurations currently available in the supplied product worksheet. “L” represents the cabinet length to be confirmed for the order.
| Configuration | Reference Size, mm | Front Structure | Reference Temperature | Initial Application Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Open Chiller | L × 1080 × 2060 | Open Front | 2–8°C | Full-height supermarket and food retail display |
| Plug-in Open Chiller | L × 1000 × 2000 | Open Front | 2–8°C | General supermarket and convenience-store display |
| Plug-in Multideck Chiller | L × 1000 × 2000 | With Doors | 2–8°C | Door-equipped refrigerated merchandising |
| Plug-in Open Chiller | L × 950 × 2000 | Open Front | 2–8°C | Reduced-depth retail aisle installation |
| Plug-in Open Chiller | L × 1000 × 1750 | Open Front | 2–8°C | Lower-height display and compact store layouts |
| Remote Open Chiller | L × 1000 × 1750 | Open Front | 2–8°C | Lower-height project refrigeration display |
| Remote Open Chiller | L × 950 × 2000 | Open Front | 2–8°C | Remote-system display with reduced cabinet depth |
| Remote Open Chiller | L × 1000 × 2000 | Open Front | 2–8°C | Full-height supermarket and continuous display projects |
Plug-in vs remote open chillers
Neither direction is automatically better. The practical choice depends on cabinet quantity, display length, sales-floor conditions, installation resources, heat rejection and maintenance planning.
Plug-in Open Chillers
The refrigeration components are integrated into the cabinet, creating an independent equipment unit.
- Suitable for individual cabinets and smaller retail layouts.
- Installation planning is generally more direct.
- Power supply, ventilation clearance and drainage require checking.
- Heat and operating noise remain closer to the sales area.
- Each cabinet can be reviewed and maintained as an individual unit.
Remote Open Chillers
The display cabinet connects to an external condensing unit or a larger refrigeration system.
- Suitable for longer display runs and supermarket projects.
- Refrigeration capacity and piping must be designed as a system.
- Professional installation and commissioning are required.
- Heat rejection can be moved away from the immediate display area.
- Cabinet quotation cannot be evaluated separately from system requirements.
How an open chiller air curtain supports refrigerated display
An open-front cabinet circulates chilled air through internal ducts and across the display opening. Cabinet geometry, outlet direction, return-air opening, shelf loading and surrounding airflow all influence the result.
Products commonly displayed in commercial open chillers
Stored products should be matched to the cabinet’s tested temperature performance and local food-handling requirements. The following are practical starting categories rather than universal approvals.
Bottled & Canned Drinks
High-visibility chilled merchandising for supermarkets and convenience stores.
Dairy Products
Milk, yogurt and packaged dairy display after confirming the required temperature class.
Fruit & Vegetables
Fresh-produce merchandising according to product sensitivity and store conditions.
Ready-to-Sell Products
Sandwiches, packaged meals and chilled retail foods requiring convenient access.
Bakery and Deli Display
Selected refrigerated bakery, dessert and deli products after specification review.
Details to confirm before buying open chillers
A product image and basic size are not enough for a reliable comparison. These details should be collected before supplier quotations are compared.
Confirm beverages, dairy, produce, packaged food, bakery products or another category.
Confirm whether the cabinet needs an integral unit or connection to an external system.
Provide the available wall length, aisle depth, cabinet height and installation clearance.
Clarify the required operating range and expected ambient conditions.
Confirm voltage, phase, frequency, plug and available electrical capacity.
Confirm available refrigerant, compressor, controller and service expectations.
Confirm shelf quantity, depth, angle, LED lighting, night curtain or glass-door option.
Provide quantity, destination, trade term, packaging and mixed-loading requirements.
Open chiller packaging must protect the cabinet and display structure
Open chillers are large-volume products with shelves, side panels, lighting and refrigeration components. Packaging dimensions and loading orientation directly affect freight planning and damage risk.
How PRIME coordinates an open chiller inquiry
PRIME helps organize sourcing information and supplier communication. The objective is to compare quotations on a consistent configuration basis rather than only comparing cabinet appearance.
Requirement Review
Review store type, displayed products, cabinet length, quantity and reference pictures.
System Direction
Clarify plug-in, remote, open-front or door-equipped requirements.
Specification Check
Confirm dimensions, temperature, electrical details, refrigeration and options.
Quotation Comparison
Check whether supplier quotations use equivalent cabinet and component configurations.
Packing & Delivery
Coordinate package information, loading plan and delivery to the nominated forwarder.
Open chillers sourcing questions
What information should I send for an open chiller quotation?
What is the difference between plug-in and remote open chillers?
Can open chillers be supplied in custom lengths?
Is 2–8°C suitable for every displayed product?
Can glass doors or night curtains be added?
Can PRIME compare quotations from different open chiller suppliers?
Can open chillers be combined with other equipment in one shipment?
Send your open chiller requirements
Share your store type, displayed products, required length, cabinet dimensions, quantity, plug-in or remote preference, temperature range, voltage, destination country and packaging request. PRIME will help organize the requirement and coordinate suitable sourcing options.