Refrigeration is an essential part of our daily lives
Most commonly, Refrigeration is an essential part of our daily lives providing the safe storage and preservation of foodstuffs.
The term refrigeration means cooling a space, substance, or system to lower temperature and/or maintain a desired temperature below the ambient. The heat removed is rejected at a higher temperature to ambient ie outside. In other words, refrigeration is a man-made process of cooling. Energy in the form of heat is removed from a low-temperature system side and transferred to a high-temperature heat exchanger. The work of energy transfer is traditionally driven by mechanical means, therefore using electricity to drive the moving components.
In summary, refrigeration is essential for our quality of life.
Metafab Structures was approached in 2018 by a customer requiring our expertise for welding fabrication for the making of refrigeration plant frames. These would be used to support their work with some of the country’s leading supermarket customers and relate to commercial and industrial refrigeration.
Our team were keen to work on this project and create a product that could be in demand regularly and in use nationwide. As specialist fabricators supplying a wide range of industries from tensile fabric structures to telecoms, we were keen to explore what was required and how we could fulfil the requirement.
Working with an industry expert on this project, we have been able to develop the original specification and increase the product scope adding value to our clients’ operation. Metafabs technical design and drawings are always presented to client for final sign off prior to manufacture as our ethos is to work very closely to ensure performance specifications are always met and add value wherever possible. Continuing business and regular supply of products to our customer is key, and the partnership is continuing to open new opportunities along the way. This work has allowed us to diversify, and we are now growing and expanding our company and portfolio to meet the needs of the UK market, such as pressure vessels, oil headers and even on-site fabrications etc
In 2021 we were pleased and proud to be recognised sponsors of the World Refrigeration Day event together with other recognised companies that work within this part of the industry.
Our specialism extends to noise mitigation for industrial or commercial refrigeration & air conditioning from enclosures to acoustic screens. And for chiller and condenser fans we have DeltaFlo™ to help you, a podded fan silencer assembly that reduces noise, increases airflow directionality to reduce recirculation and increases system efficiency.
Maybe you would like to understand more about the refrigeration products, such as frames or components, that we can make?
If you would like to talk with someone that can help resolve your work challenges on all things steel related, please contact us on 01594 839220.
Industrial/Commercial Refrigeration components made by Metafab Structures:
Condenser called DeltaFlo™ – Specalists fan & silencer system for condensers and chillers.
Pack frame – Steel structure to hold components
Skid frame – typically steel structure to link plant & condenser together
Oil headers – distributers of oil to each compressor to maintain lubrication system
Over 20 Years Experience
Coded Welders
Inception to delivery
Bespoke steelwork projects
Refrigeration components
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Please contact us on 01594 839220 or email sales@metafabs.com to talk with someone that can help resolve your work challenges on all things steel related.
What is refrigeration plant?
Main refrigeration plant (or pack) typical components include compressors, the condenser, evaporator, oil separator, liquid receivers, and controls.
Do you manufacture the industrial and commercial refrigeration plant frames?
Yes, our welder fabricators can manufacture refrigeration frames to fit your project requirements.
Do you manufacture oil headers for commercial or industrial refrigeration?
Yes, we manufacture in-house our own range of certified products.
How do you test the oil headers and what are the statistics involved?
Pressure tested for certification and compliance on correct operating conditions.
What does a vessel do in refrigeration?
Contain refrigerant in gas or liquid state, plus oil reservoirs for system lubrication.
Do you supply acoustic enclosures?
Do you supply your refrigeration products all over the UK?
Yes, we can supply these products and deliver them to you within the UK.