Portable containers by Coldtainer
Portable, adaptable cooling, freezing and heating for a variety of applications.
Why Coldtainer
Hot, refrigerated or frozen
The range runs from +185°F on the hot food models down to −31°F on the T0082 deep freezer.
No van conversion
Coldtainers are standalone units. There's no need for expensive van liners or conversions.
Moves between vehicles
From units that fit in a hatchback car to large cargo and logistics-sized units, each is easy to load, unload and transport.
Vehicle power or the grid
Coldtainers run on AC or DC power, and AuO models add a built-in battery and charger for completely autonomous use.
Durable and hygienic
A single rotationally molded polyethylene body, made with food and medical safe material, with no internal joints or edges.
Temperature records
Coldtainers record temperatures and have a mobile Bluetooth capability for downloading data to meet recordkeeping requirements.
Overview
- −31°FThe coldest setting in the range, on the T0082 deep freezer
- 36.1ft³The largest unit, the F1020, rated down to −11°F
- 8–10hoursOn one charge of the F0720 AuO's built-in battery
- 16modelsFront-loading, top-loading and hot food units
Coldtainers are portable, temperature-controlled containers with their own 12V refrigeration unit, so a car, van or box truck can carry hot, refrigerated or frozen loads without a refrigerated build. Coldtainer USA makes front-loading, top-loading and hot food models, and TKSE sells them.
Cold storage that moves.
What Coldtainer builds into its units.
No van conversion.
Coldtainers are standalone units. There's no need for expensive van liners or conversions. From units that fit in a hatchback car for urban environments, to large cargo and logistics-sized units, each Coldtainer is easy to load, unload, and transport.
- Combine several units in the same vehicle, to deliver hot and refrigerated food in the same ride
- Strap them to the vehicle's anchor points; fixing kits are available
Hot, refrigerated or frozen.
NDN models refrigerate down to 32°F, FDN models carry fresh and frozen, and XFDN models deep-freeze. NDH and FDH models heat as well as cool, holding the set temperature whatever it's doing outside, and the hot food line holds +149°F to +185°F for restaurants and caterers.
Power from the vehicle, or the wall.
Coldtainers run on the vehicle's 12V power, through compressors built for vehicles, and AC/DC power supplies for 100–240V mains are available as accessories. AuO models add a built-in battery and charger; the F0720 AuO holds temperature for 8 to 10 hours on a single charge.
- A protection system stops the compressor if the vehicle battery's voltage drops too low, and restarts it when the voltage recovers
- The larger freezer models need a vehicle battery of at least 110Ah
Built to last, easy to clean.
Each Coldtainer is a single polyethylene body, rotationally molded and insulated with polyurethane foam, with no internal joints or edges. It's made with food and medical safe material, and its refrigeration unit is built to withstand the vibrations of vehicle use.
Data for your records.
Coldtainers record temperatures, and Bluetooth lets you download the data to meet recordkeeping requirements. Coldtainer's EVlink mobile app connects the unit's digital thermostat to a phone or tablet, to check and change its settings remotely.
Where Coldtainers work.
- CateringGet your meals to their destination at the perfect temperature
- DeliveryWith its versatile design, Coldtainer can be used for any delivery need
- PharmaWhen accuracy, safety, and dependability are required, Coldtainer is the answer
- LogisticsEnergy efficiency and long-term savings make Coldtainer a natural choice for logistics
- VendingKeep supplies stocked and product moving with the ability to swap between vehicles
- In a reefer vanA Coldtainer freezer inside a refrigerated van is the easiest and cheapest way to start carrying two temperatures
The Coldtainer range
From Coldtainer USA's product range, product pages and FAQ.
Front-loading units
| Model | Temperature range | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| F1020 AuO | +86°F to −11°F | 36.1 ft³ |
| F1020 | +86°F to −11°F | 36.1 ft³ |
| F0915 | +86°F to −6°F | 32.35 ft³ |
| F0760 | +86°F to −6°F | 26.74 ft³ |
| F0720 AuO | +86°F to −11°F | 25.40 ft³ |
| F0720 | +86°F to −11°F | 25.40 ft³ |
| F0330 AuO | +86°F to −22°F | 11.63 ft³ |
| F0330 | +86°F to −22°F | 11.63 ft³ |
| F0140 AuO | +86°F to −6°F | 4.95 ft³ |
| F0140 | +86°F to −6°F | 4.95 ft³ |
The range across each model's versions.
Top-loading units
| Model | Temperature range | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| T0082 | +104°F to −31°F | 2.94 ft³ |
| T0056 | +104°F to −11°F | 2.01 ft³ |
| T0032 | +104°F to −11°F | 1.07 ft³ |
| T0022 | +104°F to −11°F | 0.80 ft³ |
Hot food units
| Model | Temperature range | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| H330 AuO | +149°F to +185°F | 11.63 ft³ |
| H140 | +149°F to +185°F | 4.95 ft³ |
Model names
| F or T | Front opening or top loading |
|---|---|
| The four digits | Gross internal volume in liters |
| NDN | Refrigerator, down to 32°F |
| FDN | Fresh and frozen |
| XFDN | Deep freezing |
| NDH and FDH | Cooling and heating, holding the set temperature |
| AuO | Built-in battery and charger |
Power
| In the vehicle | 12V DC |
|---|---|
| On mains power | AC/DC power supplies, 100–240 Vac, 50–60 Hz input, as accessories |
| AuO models | Built-in battery and charger; charge from the mains before use |
Operating limits
| Highest ambient | +55°C (131°F) |
|---|---|
| Lowest ambient, cooling | −10°C (14°F) |
| Lowest ambient, heating | −20°C (−4°F) |
Cooling performance at +50°C can be lower than at +32°C.
Resources
Coldtainer USA's literature. Each opens on coldtainerusa.com.
Every Coldtainer manual and data sheet (opens in a new tab)- BrochureColdtainer USA product line brochurePDF · 6.3 MB · Coldtainer USAOpen Coldtainer USA product line brochure (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Product informationF1020 product informationPDF · 1.0 MB · Coldtainer USAOpen F1020 product information (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Product informationF1020 AuO product informationPDF · 1.1 MB · Coldtainer USAOpen F1020 AuO product information (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Product informationF0720 product informationPDF · 2.4 MB · Coldtainer USAOpen F0720 product information (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Get a quote on the Coldtainer.
Tell us what you need and pick your shop. Or call and talk it through.
- Seven shops in Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
- Front-loading, top-loading and hot food models.
- Help matching a unit to your vehicle and load.
Questions
About Coldtainer. Anything else, call your shop.
What is a Coldtainer?
A portable, temperature-controlled container with its own 12V refrigeration unit, for carrying perishable products at the right temperature. It rides in the vehicle you already have, so there's no refrigerated van build.
What do the model names mean?
F is front opening and T is top loading, and the four digits are the gross internal volume in liters. NDN models refrigerate down to 32°F, FDN models carry fresh and frozen, XFDN models deep-freeze, and NDH and FDH models heat as well as cool. AuO models have a built-in battery and charger.
Can it run without the vehicle?
Yes. AuO models have a built-in battery and charger for completely autonomous use; charge the battery from the mains before use. The F0720 AuO holds temperature for 8 to 10 hours on a charge. Any Coldtainer can also run on mains power through an AC/DC power supply.
Will it drain my vehicle's battery?
Coldtainers stop the compressor if the voltage drops too low and restart it when it recovers. The fans and thermostat keep drawing a little power, so the larger freezer models need a battery of at least 110Ah, and a second service battery may be recommended.
Can I use a Coldtainer freezer inside a refrigerated van?
Yes. It's the easiest and cheapest way to start carrying two temperatures, and the freezer holds frozen temperatures without affecting the van's main cold store.
Can it carry precooked hot food?
Use the hot food line, the H140 and H330 AuO, which hold +149°F to +185°F. The NDH and FDH models aren't for precooked food, which needs more than +65°C (149°F); they're designed mainly for medicines and biological products.
Which Coldtainer fits my business?
Tell your shop the space, the temperature and the vehicle, and it can help you pick a size and version from the range.
Who sells Coldtainer here?
TKSE does, at its seven shops in Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. Call your shop, or ask for a quote with the form on this page.
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Get a quote on a Coldtainer from TKSE.
Or call your shop to match a Coldtainer to your vehicle and load.