Why Quality Cooler Doors Are A Must

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When it comes to components of a walk in cooler, few pieces are more vital to the performance of your unit than walk in cooler doors. After all, it’s the cooler door that is a functioning, moving part. It’s constantly being opened and closed, usually several times a day. Therefore, having a quality cooler door can make a dramatic difference when it comes to the efficiency of your walk in cooler.

When it comes time to select a walk in cooler door, there are a few things to look for. First of all, be sure to select a cooler door with polyurethane insulation. Polyurethane insulation is a fantastic insulator and holds its R-value extremely well. The next thing you want to look for is wood framed construction. Wood framed construction makes your new cooler door very sturdy and durable. You won’t have to worry about bumps from hand carts, pallet jacks, or forklifts if you have a cooler door with wood framed construction. Next, look to have your new cooler door finished with an embossed finish. An embossed finish is basically a dimpled pattern that makes small dings and scratches highly unnoticeable, this will come in handy if you’re door sees a lot of traffic as cooler doors typically do. Lastly, look to have diamond plated aluminum installed at the bottom of your cooler door as a kick plate. Diamond plate is very tough and impervious to dents and dings. This will allow your cooler door to be protected at the bottom where hand carts and other objects usually come in to contact with it.

When it comes to cooler door components, make sure you choose quality parts. Most quality parts are metal and typically come with a polished chrome finish. If you plan to keep your cooler in a corrosive environment, you will want to purchase stainless steel components such as hinges, latch and strike, fastening hardware (such as nuts and bolts) and even consider having your cooler door finished in stainless steel. This will ensure that your new cooler door will hold up to the conditions that it will face on a daily basis. If you’re planning to purchase a larger than normal door (over 42″ wide) than you will want to be sure to purchase heavy duty components to stand up to the added weight of such a door. Last but not least, make sure that your new cooler door seals well by using a quality gasket such as V-Bead. Having a cooler door that doesn’t seal well will do nothing but cost you money. Any time you’re leaking refrigeration, you’re essentially leaking currency.

Remember, your cooler door is the gateway to and from your walk in cooler. It is one of the most important pieces of the entire setup and should be treated as such. A quality cooler door should last the life of your unit, think of it as a long term investment. If you follow these steps, purchasing your next cooler door should be a trouble free experience.