Polar U-Series 2.1 x 1.8m 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 a significant volume of accessible refrigerated space without commissioning a fully bespoke cold room build. Constructed from galvanised steel, aluminium, and plastic panels, it arrives as a panel-built system that assembles on-site to create a walk-in chiller with a gross capacity of 6,490 litres — suitable for high-volume food storage across a range of catering operations.

Inside a busy kitchen, this unit earns its place through consistent performance. Forced-air cooling maintains even temperatures throughout the interior, which matters when staff are moving in and out repeatedly during a service. The refrigeration system is rated to operate reliably in ambient conditions up to 43°C, making it practical for kitchen environments where background heat from cooking equipment is unavoidable. Recovery after door openings is prompt, helping to protect the cold chain during peak periods.

From an operational standpoint, several design decisions reduce the day-to-day burden on kitchen teams:

• Self-closing door seals flush to the wall, supporting energy efficiency and reducing temperature drift
• Lockable door with an internal safety release prevents accidental lock-ins
• Non-slip floor surface reduces slip risk in a working cold room environment
• Coved internal floor-to-wall junctions limit dirt accumulation and simplify cleaning
• R449A refrigerant offers a lower global warming potential than older refrigerants

Installation requires a level, load-bearing floor capable of supporting the assembled unit's weight, a suitable electrical supply for the integral refrigeration unit, and adequate clearance for the door swing and condenser airflow. The standard configuration is intended for indoor installation; if outdoor placement is planned, a weatherproof roof panel is available separately but is not included as standard. Internal racking and shelving are also not supplied and will need to be sourced separately based on your storage layout. The footprint suits a medium-to-large kitchen with a dedicated storage area — it is not a unit for tight or awkward spaces.

This cold room suits restaurants, hotel kitchens, pub kitchens, event catering operations, and similar sites with consistent high-volume storage demands. For smaller operations with more modest throughput, a compact reach-in or undercounter refrigeration solution may be more appropriate and more economical to run. For very large sites or multi-temperature storage, a heavier-duty or larger-footprint cold room option may serve better.

If you are working through kitchen layout or want to confirm this unit fits your space, power supply, and storage requirements before ordering, the team is happy to work through the details with you.