True TUC-48F-HC Undercounter Freezer 340Ltr | Two Door
Product Description
The True TUC-48F-HC is a two-door undercounter freezer from True's established TUC range, designed specifically for commercial foodservice use. With 340 litres of capacity split across two sections, it provides...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 265
- Climate class
- 5
- Country of origin
- US
- Energy rating
- D
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TUC-48F-HC-SpecProduct Description
The True TUC-48F-HC is a two-door undercounter freezer from True's established TUC range, designed specifically for commercial foodservice use. With 340 litres of capacity split across two sections, it provides accessible frozen storage at the point of need — sitting neatly beneath a standard preparation surface and keeping frozen product close to where it is actually being used rather than stored remotely in a walk-in or upright cabinet.
True has a well-established background in commercial refrigeration, and the TUC range reflects that. The forced-air refrigeration system is built to hold consistent temperatures through repeated door openings, sustained service periods, and the warm ambient conditions typical of an active kitchen. This kind of thermal stability matters in practice, particularly during a busy service where the cabinet may be accessed frequently by multiple members of staff.
The undercounter format delivers several practical advantages in a working kitchen environment:
- Keeps frozen stock within arm's reach at the prep or service station
- Reduces unnecessary movement during service, supporting a cleaner workflow
- Frees dedicated upright or walk-in capacity for higher-turnover items
- R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant meets current environmental expectations for commercial procurement
- Robust build quality suited to the demands of daily commercial use
For installation, the unit is designed to sit flush beneath a standard-height worksurface. Adequate ventilation clearance is required — particularly to the rear and sides — to allow the refrigeration system to run efficiently. Positioning adjacent to cooking equipment or within poorly ventilated runs can affect both performance and service life, and it is worth factoring this into the kitchen layout at the planning stage rather than after fitting.
This unit is well suited to small and mid-sized commercial kitchens, café and bistro operations, bars, and prep kitchens where below-counter frozen storage is needed without the footprint of a full upright cabinet. It is also commonly used as a supplementary freezer alongside larger capacity in more complex kitchens. For operations with significantly higher frozen stock demands or more intensive throughput, a larger upright or multi-section alternative may be worth considering.
If you are weighing this unit against your kitchen layout or service requirements, the team is glad to talk through the options before you make a decision.
Key Features
- Forced-air refrigeration system maintains consistent frozen holding temperatures
- 340-litre capacity split across two independently accessible door sections
- R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with low global warming potential
- Designed to fit flush beneath a standard commercial preparation surface
- Built to withstand repeated door openings during sustained service periods
Operational Benefits
- Positions frozen stock at the point of use, reducing movement during service
- Supports stable temperatures even in warm, busy kitchen environments
- Frees walk-in or upright freezer space for higher-turnover frozen product
- R290 refrigerant aligns with current environmental procurement requirements
- Compact footprint suits kitchens where floor and cabinet space is limited
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 265
- Climate class
- 5
- Country of origin
- US
- Energy rating
- D
- External depth (mm)
- 766
- External height (mm)
- 839
- External width (mm)
- 1229
- Internal height (mm)
- 630
- Material
- External: Stainless steel front & countertop, aluminium sides & rear. Internal: Clear coated aluminium, stainless steel base.
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 40
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.414
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range (deg c)
- -23
- Weight (kg)
- 114
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TUC-48F-HC-SpecFrequently Asked Questions
- The unit is designed for commercial foodservice use and the forced-air system is built to cope with the warmer ambient temperatures found in active kitchens. That said, positioning matters — placing it directly beside high-output cooking equipment or in a poorly ventilated run will put additional load on the refrigeration system and can affect both performance and longevity. Allowing adequate clearance around the unit and avoiding direct heat exposure nearby is worthwhile at the planning stage.
- Like most undercounter refrigeration units, the TUC-48F-HC requires clear ventilation space to the rear and sides to allow the condenser to dissipate heat effectively. Fitting it into a fully enclosed cavity without adequate airflow is not recommended. If you are planning a built-in installation, it is worth confirming the exact clearance requirements with the team before finalising your cabinetry or worktop fit-out.
- The undercounter format is not intended to replace a large upright or walk-in freezer — it is designed to complement them by providing accessible frozen storage at the prep or service station. For operations running high frozen stock volumes or requiring significant holding capacity across a full service, a larger upright cabinet is likely the more appropriate primary solution. The TUC-48F-HC works well either as the primary freezer in a smaller kitchen or as a secondary unit positioned where frozen product is being used most.