Polar U-Series 1.5 x 1.8m Integral Walk-In Cold Room

The Polar U-Series integral walk-in cold room is a factory-assembled, self-contained refrigerated storage unit. Unlike modular cold rooms that require a separate remote refrigeration plant, this unit arrives with its refrigeration system built in, simplifying installation and reducing the number of trades required to commission it. The galvanised steel, aluminium, and plastic panel construction encloses a substantial chilled storage envelope — practical for any operation where a bank of upright refrigerators or undercounter units simply cannot provide the volume of chilled storage the kitchen demands.

In a working kitchen, cold-holding consistency is not optional. The U-Series uses a forced-air cooling system that supports reliable temperature recovery after door openings — relevant during busy prep shifts or when stock is being delivered and checked. The unit uses R449A refrigerant, which carries a lower global warming potential than older refrigerants and is aligned with current UK and EU environmental requirements. This is worth bearing in mind for operators who need to demonstrate environmental compliance.

A number of design details translate into practical day-to-day advantages:

• Self-closing door with flush seals helps limit cold loss during frequent access
• Lockable door includes an internal safety release, a meaningful consideration for any staffed kitchen
• Non-slip floor surface reduces slip risk when moving stock in and out
• Coved floor-to-wall junctions make routine cleaning more manageable and limit dirt build-up
• Durable outer construction stands up to the physical demands of a commercial storage environment

Installation requires a level, solid floor capable of bearing considerable structural load — the unit weighs 375kg unloaded, and that figure increases substantially once the unit is stocked. A mains electrical supply is required; confirm the specific supply requirements with your installer before ordering. If the unit is to be sited outdoors or in a semi-exposed area, a weather-resistant roof panel should be ordered separately. Internal racking and shelving are not included and will need to be selected to suit your storage layout.

This footprint is well suited to mid-to-large restaurant kitchens, hotel operations, event catering facilities, and similar environments where chilled storage volume is a genuine operational constraint. For smaller kitchens with lower throughput, a compact walk-in or large upright refrigerator may be the more proportionate choice. Sites handling very high stock volumes or operating in particularly warm ambient conditions may find a larger footprint or higher-capacity model from the same range better suited to their needs.

If you are working through whether this footprint is the right match for your site and storage volumes, we are glad to talk it through before you commit.