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Thermo King accessories

PrimAir chutes and bulkheads

Help limit hot and cold spots in the trailer.

A blue PrimAir insulated bulkhead across the inside of a reefer trailer

Options.

Why use chutes
To reduce temperature variance within a trailer; to prevent top freeze on produce; to deliver airflow throughout the trailer and ensure a consistent temperature for protection of the load
Chute systems
Designed for Thermo King Precedent units
Mesh chutes
Save money by only replacing the damaged sections with the availability of replacement headers and body sections.
Press-up chute
allow the chute to be easily pushed up to the trailer ceiling, creating more space for non-refrigerated loads
Split Air Chute System
The unique diverter evenly distributes air to each side chute, which then guides the air to the rear of the trailer.
Two-piece bulkhead
It takes less than one minute to remove the bulkhead to access the refrigeration unit.
Insulated bulkhead
Weight: Less than 65 lbs. at a height of 102 in.

What it fits.

  • Chute systems: Designed for Thermo King Precedent units
  • Split Air Chute System: Universal design fits most units
  • One-piece bulkhead: fits all Thermo King and Carrier wide post models; attaches to front wall supports regardless of trailer manufacturer

Three ways to order.

  • Call the counter

    TKSE's shops have parts departments with genuine Thermo King parts and other OEM parts.

    Call TKSE
  • Send a parts request

    No part number? Send the unit model, the serial number, and the part or what it does.

    Request this part
  • Buy it online

    Have the part number? Order on Thermo King's parts store. Ordering there takes a login that your shop sets up.

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Questions

Why use a chute?

To reduce temperature variance within a trailer, to prevent top freeze on produce, and to deliver airflow throughout the trailer for a consistent temperature.

Will a PrimAir bulkhead fit my trailer?

The one-piece bulkhead fits all Thermo King and Carrier wide post models and attaches to the front wall supports regardless of the trailer manufacturer. Send the trailer and unit details to confirm.

What lengths do the chutes come in?

Vinyl: 43' and 38'. Polyethylene: 43'. Mesh: 43' and 48'. Press-up: 43'. The Split Air Chute System: 48', vinyl or mesh.

Need a part? Call TKSE.

Have the unit's model and serial number ready.

Call TKSERequest service