Energy Saving Supermarket Night Covers for Open Refrigerated Display Cases

• About Open Refrigeration Night Covers
• About Econofrost Thermal Curtains
• Econofrost Models
• Comparison to Alternative Case Covers

Supermarket Refrigeration Night Covers

With minimal effort supermarkets can install refrigeration night covers and claim back dollars that are lost during closed hours from unnecessary energy consumption and premature spoilage of many perishable products.

Open refrigerated display cases maximize eye appeal and sales, but they lead to energy loss. Products within the case are heated by the ambient air of the store, causing refrigerator compressors to work unnecessarily.

Several factors define the ideal thermal barrier for open refrigerated display cases, including a quick payback period, free access to merchandise, and simple installation.

ECONOFROST has years of commercial refrigeration equipment experience. ECONOFROST night curtains were designed by refrigeration engineers to help retailers conserve energy in response to the spiralling costs of energy.

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ECONOFROST Refrigerated Display Case Covers

ECONOFROST night curtains are becoming standard commercial refrigeration equipment in supermarkets worldwide.

ECONOFROST thermal curtains are made from a woven aluminum fabric that blocks 70% of the ambient heat that normally enters open display cases. Of all the materials used for refrigeration night covers, aluminum is the most effective at reflecting heat.

Perforations in the woven aluminum fabric of ECONOFROST night covers allow condensation to evaporate and prevent mildew from forming.

ECONOFROST thermal curtains are designed to last for more than 10 years, and are intended to be a one-time purchase for each refrigerated merchandiser. The woven aluminum fabric will not tear or rust.

ECONOFROST night curtains are made from a food safe material to ensure superior hygiene for your supermarket. The woven aluminum fabric repels dust and moisture, preventing the growth of mold and mildew.

ECONOFROST refrigeration blinds are easily installed as retrofits on all open refrigerated cases and are also factory installed by OEMs. ECONOFROST night covers are available in standard widths of 4, 6, and 8 feet, and custom orders are welcome.

ECONOFROST night shades are invisible to customers during the store's open hours, allowing unrestricted access to merchandise. The fabric rolls up and is stored at the top of the refrigerated display case. Even after the night shades have been rolled away, the effects of this thermal barrier remain for up to 15 hours.

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ECONOFROST Models

ECONOFROST night curtains come in several different styles and models to fit a variety of needs.

• Original 5000 Series (while quantities last)
• 6000 Series (discontinued)
• 9000 Series (current standard model)
• Security Merchandiser Covers
• Electrically Operated Thermal Blind

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Comparison to Plastic Night Covers and Glass Refrigeration Doors

Manufacturers who lack commercial refrigeration experience create poor quality, unhygienic night shades that do not save energy.

Alternative case covers for refrigerated showcases are less hygienic, less energy efficient, and less convenient than ECONOFROST night curtains.

Plastic strip curtains and vinyl strips allow heat and UV radiation to enter the display case and block access to the merchandise.

Plastic night curtains become brittle and discolored, and attract moisture and dust. Damaging UV radiation passes through them easily, raising the temperature within the refrigerated display case.

Glass refrigeration doors reduce access to merchandise, and it can be costly to heat the glass to remove foggy condensation.

Polyester film is not as energy efficient as aluminum, and will not maintain its tension over time.