BS 2501 specifies the construction, the methods of calculating internal volumes and shelf areas, and the method of determining the performance of refrigerated storage cabinets of the closed reach-in type, for commercial use in catering and similar applications.
The cabinets are intended for use in climates having dry bulb temperatures and relative humilities from16 °C and 80 % to 40 °C and 40 %.
The approximate limits of internal temperatures intended to be covered by BS 2501 are between – 30 °C and + 10 °C.
Note: The titles of the publications referred to in BS 2501 are listed on the inside back cover.
BS 2501 on the specification for commercial refrigerated storage cabinets is useful for:
Commercial refrigerated storage cabinets are products that are specifically designed to store, but not to display chilled and frozen foodstuffs.
BS 2501 provides a method of determining the performance of refrigerated storage cabinets of the closed reach-in type, which helps the refrigerated storage cabinets manufacturers and users of refrigerated cabinets to carry out food processing.
BS 2501 also provides guidelines on tests, care, maintenance, marking, and information. This assists in the proper evaluation and maintenance of the performance of commercial refrigerated storage cabinets.
With obedience and compliance to BS 2501, you can enhance the quality, durability, and performance of the commercial refrigerated storage cabinets that are used for carrying out food processing.
With BS 2501 providing you with the specifications for performance parameters and test methods for commercial refrigerated storage cabinets it becomes very easy for you to achieve the above-mentioned benefits.