Frost Heave

Posted by Heuch on Jul 21, 2016 10:52:24 AM

Frost heave can be found in walls, floors and any other areas associated with freezer rooms and colder environments, both constructed and natural.

What is Frost heave?

Frost heave (sometimes referred to as ice heave, slab heave and concrete heaving) occurs when sub-zero ambient temperatures penetra

Topics: Coolroom Panels, Frost Heave, News, Refrigeration Services

Is Programmed Maintenance the Right Service Solution for Maintaining Services?

Posted by Heuch on Jul 15, 2016 2:50:28 PM

The best ways to service and maintain your facility equipment has long been a heated debate. Programmed maintenance is often viewed by many companies as an expense that wastes time and resources when the age old adage of "if it aint broke, don't fix it" reactive mode is in play.

Topics: News, Programmed Maintenance, Refrigeration Services

Announced Finalists in the 2016 HVACR Leadership Awards.

Posted by Heuch on Jul 12, 2016 10:05:34 AM

By Sandra van Dijk
12 July 2016

After judging a record number of entries, Climate Control News (CCN) today announced finalists in all six categories of the 2016 HVACR Leadership Awards.

CCN editor, Sandra Van Dijk, said judging was particularly difficult due to the high standard of entries.

“Fortunately I had judging support from an industry veteran, RACCA president, Kevin O'Shea, who made the entire process so much easier,” she said.

Topics: Innovator of the Year, Leadership Awards, News, Refrigeration Services

Australia announces HFC phase-down

Posted by Heuch on Jun 28, 2016 2:03:00 PM

AUSTRALIA: The federal Government of Australia has announced it is to implement an 85% phase-down of HFC refrigerants.

By making the announcement, Australia joins Europe, the USA and Japan in taking early action to reduce HFC emissions.

Topics: Refrigerant, Refrigeration Services

Planning for R22 Refrigerant Phase Out

Posted by Heuch on Apr 19, 2016 7:47:59 AM

What is it R22?

R22 is a commonly used, manufactured fluorocarbon compound designed for use as the working fluid in refrigeration systems.

What's happening with R22?

In accordance with Australia’s obligation to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer HCFCs, including the commonly used HCFC 22 better known as R22 are being phased out. R22 can be found operating across a range of HVAC equipment manufactured before 2005.

Topics: News, R22, Refrigerant

Heuch Targets Fresh Produce - Solar Power

Posted by Heuch on Mar 7, 2016 5:07:23 PM

Australian-based company believes that solar power holds the key to overcoming cool chain challenges.

Sensing an opening for affordable and reliable cooling technologies across the globe, Australian-based company Heuch has developed a suite of solar powered refrigeration solutions.

Topics: Solar Power, Solar Refrigeration

Cooling, freezing, making ice, drying, ... through Solar Refrigeration Systems

Posted by Heuch on Feb 29, 2016 10:03:00 AM

BG Door specialises in maintaining always in control precooling and ripening; the company has developed a superior range of gas-tight doors and ripening room equipment using high-grade materials. THe mobile precool unit allows to cool down fruits, including soft fruits, and vegetables, rapidly to the desired temperature; it also offers Ecotop Start, a plugand-play ripening unit, ready for use, as well as tarp systems for ripening and precooling.

Topics: Refrigeration Services, Solar Refrigeration