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

The Polar U-Series walk-in cold room is a self-contained chiller unit designed for commercial kitchens and food storage environments that require reliable, high-capacity refrigeration. At 1.8 x 1.8 metres, it provides just over 5,400 litres of usable storage space and operates as a fully integral unit — meaning the refrigeration system is built in, with no need for remote condensers or external ducting. The Van Dyke Brown exterior finish makes it a practical option where the unit will be visible within a kitchen or storage area.

In busy service environments, consistent temperature maintenance is critical. This unit is rated to hold its operating range in ambient temperatures up to 43°C, which gives it genuine suitability for hot kitchen conditions where lesser units can struggle during peak periods. The forced-air cooling system keeps internal humidity low, which helps protect produce quality and reduces the risk of temperature variation when the door is opened frequently throughout the day. The 80mm insulated panels with a dovetail joining system contribute to thermal efficiency and help maintain stable internal conditions.

From an operational standpoint, this cold room offers several practical advantages over reach-in refrigeration for sites with significant storage requirements:

• Self-closing door with flush panel fit improves security and reduces cold loss
• Integral refrigeration removes the cost and complexity of a remote condenser installation
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor positioning, providing flexible siting options
• Low internal humidity supports better produce preservation over extended storage periods
• R449A refrigerant offers a lower environmental impact compared to older refrigerants

This is a special-to-order product and comes with site survey, delivery, professional installation, and commissioning included — available to mainland UK locations. It is not suitable for return once ordered, so confirming the specification before purchase is important. If siting outdoors, a weather-resistant roof panel is available separately and should be considered. Racking and shelving are not included. The unit weighs 400kg, so floor loading and access route should be assessed during the pre-installation survey. A standard single-phase power supply is required; your installer will confirm the exact supply requirements at survey stage.

This cold room is well suited to mid-sized catering operations — restaurants, hotel kitchens, pub kitchens, and similar sites — where walk-in storage is needed but a very large multi-room setup would be excessive. Sites with exceptionally high throughput or multi-temperature storage requirements may find a larger or dual-zone configuration more appropriate.

If you're weighing up whether this footprint and capacity is the right fit for your operation, we're happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.