Klinge builds triple container reefer unit

Klinge builds triple container reefer unit    Klinge Corp., a York, Pa.-based refrigeration technology manufacturer, has developed a unit for so-called triple containers, or tricons.
   The tricon, which is often used by the world's militaries, is configured so when three units are adjoined the footprint is that of a standard 20-foot ISO container.
   Klinge's Model NMR-075 tricon refrigeration unit is designed for handling refrigerated or frozen cargo in an ambient temperature up to 125 Fahrenheit (52 Celsius) and as low as -35 F (-37 C).
   The company has provided reefer equipment to various militaries over the years, including the Bangladeshi Military for a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur and the Hungarian Military. Most recently, Klinge designed 10-foot and 20-foot refrigerated containers to replace the Australian Defence Force's field refrigeration distribution and storage system.
   'The design of our tricon refrigeration solution applies many of the same concepts, components and assemblies as our unit that passed a number of military tests for the Australian Defence Force. The testing regime included ambient temperature, vibration, driving rain, salt/corrosion, and humidity tests,' said Jason Flynn, Klinge's sales manager.
   The 485-pound NMR-075 is accessible from the front of the tricon and controls are placed to allow for ease of operation for soldiers. Electromechanical components are also placed near the front of the unit to allow for easy maintenance and servicing, the company said.