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

The Polar U-Series integral walk-in cold room is a self-contained chilled storage unit designed for commercial kitchens that need serious bulk refrigeration capacity. Built from galvanised steel, aluminium, and plastic panel construction, it arrives as a modular room you assemble on-site — no remote refrigeration plant required, as the refrigeration system is built directly into the unit. It operates on the R449A refrigerant and holds a consistent chilled temperature throughout its substantial internal volume.

In a working kitchen environment, a walk-in of this footprint is genuinely useful for high-volume prep operations, catering establishments with significant daily deliveries, or sites that need to hold large quantities of raw ingredients, dairy, or chilled produce across a service period. The refrigeration system is rated to maintain temperature even when the ambient temperature reaches 43°C, which matters in kitchen environments where surrounding heat from cooking equipment can climb significantly. The forced-air cooling arrangement helps maintain an even temperature throughout the storage space rather than relying on natural convection, which reduces the risk of warm spots near the door.

Practically, this unit has been designed with operational hygiene and safety in mind:

• Self-closing door seals flush against the panel walls, reducing cold air loss between uses
• Lockable door with an internal safety release to prevent accidental lock-ins
• Non-slip flooring as standard to reduce slip risk in a busy kitchen
• Coved internal floor-to-wall junctions limit dirt accumulation and simplify cleaning
• Grey exterior finish with galvanised steel and aluminium panel construction

Installation requires a level, load-bearing floor surface capable of supporting the assembled unit — at 375kg unladen, and considerably more when stocked, this is not a lightweight structure. You will need a suitable single-phase or three-phase electrical supply depending on your site configuration; confirm this with a qualified electrician before ordering. If the unit is to be installed outdoors or in a partially exposed area, a weather-resistant roof panel is available separately and should be considered. Internal shelving and racking are not included and will need to be ordered to suit your storage requirements.

This cold room is well suited to mid-to-large catering operations — hotel kitchens, contract caterers, busy restaurant groups, or large pub kitchens where a standard upright refrigerator no longer meets the volume demand. Sites with very high throughput, multiple kitchen teams working simultaneously, or significantly larger delivery volumes may find a larger footprint or higher-capacity configuration better suited to their operation.

If you are unsure whether this footprint is the right match for your kitchen layout, storage volumes, or electrical supply, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.