Sterling Pro SPI122 1200 Ltr Double Door Upright Fridge

The Sterling Pro SPI122 is a full-height, double door gastronorm refrigeration cabinet offering 1200 litres of usable cold storage across two independently sealed sections. It runs on R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with 50mm injected insulation throughout, which keeps energy consumption reasonable without compromising holding temperature during busy service periods. This is a practical, workhorse cabinet built for continuous use in professional kitchens.

In a working kitchen environment, a cabinet of this size is typically deployed as primary cold storage in mid-to-large operations. The forced-draft evaporator maintains consistent temperature distribution across the full interior, which matters when the cabinet is being opened repeatedly throughout a service — a common reality in high-throughput kitchens. The two independently sealed doors also mean one section can be accessed without affecting temperature stability in the other.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the SPI122 has several practical characteristics worth noting:

• Stainless steel interior and exterior — durable and straightforward to clean down at end of service
• Rounded internal edges reduce dirt traps and speed up cleaning routines
• Removable magnetic door gaskets can be pulled and cleaned without tools
• 18 grid-level positions give flexibility across full GN trays and smaller prep containers
• Self-closing doors with full-length integrated handles reduce the risk of doors being left ajar during service

The cabinet is designed for a standard single-phase electrical supply. The condensing unit sits beneath the cabinet, which keeps the top surface clear and avoids heat discharge at head height — a useful consideration in kitchens where ceiling clearance or overhead extraction is already constrained. The relatively shallow depth helps in tighter layouts, but you should still confirm the footprint against your available run before ordering.

The SPI122 is well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, contract catering operations, and central production units where a reliable, high-capacity fridge is needed as an everyday workhorse. For smaller operations with more modest throughput, a single-door cabinet may be a more appropriate fit. Equally, very high-volume sites with demanding stock rotation requirements may benefit from looking at a heavier-duty or higher-capacity option.

If you'd like to talk through whether this cabinet is the right fit for your kitchen layout and service demands, the team is glad to help before you make a decision.