What are the types of ice cream cooler?

In the hot summer, ice cream is an excellent choice for people to cool down. And ice cream cabinets, as an essential equipment for storing and displaying these delicious desserts, cannot operate without the key role of snow (refrigerant). So, what are the main types of snow used in ice cream cabinets? Let's introduce in detail.

R134A Snow

R134a is a common medium and low temperature environmentally friendly snow species. It has significant environmental advantages. Its ozone layer destruction potential (ODP) is 0, and it will not cause any damage to the earth's ozone layer. It fully meets the current strict environmental protection standards. In the actual operation of the ice cream cabinet, R134a exhibits high cooling efficiency, which can quickly reduce the temperature in the cabinet and maintain it stably at a suitable temperature range of about -18 ° C, providing an ideal environment for the storage of ice cream. In addition, R134a has very stable chemical properties, good compatibility with various materials inside the ice cream cabinet, and will not cause adverse chemical reactions such as corrosion, effectively prolonging the service life of the equipment. However, R134a also has certain limitations. In high-temperature environments, its cooling performance will decrease to a certain extent.

R404A Snow

R404A is a mixed refrigerant with excellent cooling effect and can achieve lower temperatures. In an ice cream cabinet, it can easily reduce the temperature to -25 ° C or even lower, making it an extremely suitable choice for special ice cream varieties that require ultra-low temperature storage. R404A has moderate pressure and is relatively stable during system operation. However, from an environmental point of view, its performance is relatively weak. Although its ODP value is also 0, its global warming potential (GWP) is high. With the continuous improvement of environmental protection requirements, the use of R404A is gradually restricted.

R290 snow

R290, or propane, is a natural refrigerant. Its environmental performance is excellent, with extremely low ODP and GWP values, and almost no negative impact on the environment. In terms of refrigeration efficiency, R290 is also comparable, which can fully meet the refrigeration needs of ice cream cabinets. Moreover, the price of R290 is relatively affordable, which helps to reduce the operating cost of equipment. However, since R290 is a flammable refrigerant, it is necessary to strictly implement relevant safety measures during the use and maintenance of ice cream cabinets to prevent the occurrence of safety accidents such as fires.

Therefore, the choice of ice cream cabinets is crucial, it is not only related to the quality and taste of ice cream, but also involves the energy consumption of equipment and the impact on the environment. When selecting snow, merchants and manufacturers must consider various factors such as refrigeration effect, environmental protection requirements, cost and safety, so as to determine the most suitable type of snow, and continue to provide consumers with delicious ice cream.