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Why Two Types? The Consultant’s Dilemma
Integrated & Remote Cooling in Built-In Food Display Cabinets – Turkish Engineering for Modern Projects
Ever been on a project call with a kitchen designer, operator, or project consultant and heard the question: “Should we go with integrated cooling or remote cooling for the new buffet?” It’s not just a tech detail! In today’s hotel, restaurant, or even a hospital kitchen, the cooling system in a drop-in display cabinet can really change your whole project’s comfort, workflow, and efficiency. Made in Turkey and shipped worldwide, these systems help contractors and consultants deliver smarter, cleaner and more custom solutions for their client’s needs.
What’s the Difference? – Quick Overview
- Integrated Cooling means the compressor/motor is built inside each cabinet module. Everything is plug & play, no central system needed.
- Remote Cooling moves the noisy compressor out of the service area—often outside the kitchen, in a technical room, or rooftop. Cooled lines feed multiple cabinets at once.
Consultants, operators, and FOH/BOH staff pick one or the other based on their project’s goals, layout, and guest experience expectations.
Key Advantages of Each Type
Integrated Cooling:
- Easy install, just plug in—no extra pipework or central chiller
- Perfect for renovations or where access is limited
- Cheaper upfront, low starting cost for small/medium projects
- Portable—easy to move or reconfigure display line
- Good for temporary setups, pop-ups, or rotating menus
Remote Cooling:
- Super quiet at service line, compressor noise and heat outside guest/FOH area
- Can serve many display units from one central cooling
- Better for big hotels, airports, high-volume buffets, institutional kitchens
- Less heat in the kitchen, lower energy cost in big spaces
- Maintenance is simpler—service team works in technical room, not guest area
Where to Use? – Project Application Scenarios
- Hotel breakfast & brunch lines – Remote cooling keeps FOH silent and elegant for guest comfort
- Luxury restaurants – Remote for show kitchens, integrated for seasonal pop-up displays
- Hospitals & schools – Integrated for easy replacement and maintenance
- Catering & central kitchens – Remote for high volume, integrated for mobile or event service
- Cafés, bakeries, delis – Integrated for flexible counter design
- Airports, food courts – Remote cooling for continuous 24/7 operation and max capacity
Design & Installation Considerations
- Remote cooling needs space for compressor unit, extra pipework, and planned technical access
- Integrated cooling just needs plug, fits even old counters
- For both, always check: ventilation, drainage, service access and local noise regulations
- Architects and consultants plan remote cooling early in big projects; integrated is great for upgrades, fast timelines
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Integrated & Remote Cooling in Built-In Food Display Cabinets – Turkish Engineering for Modern Projects
Certificates, Warranty & Export from Turkey
All systems are manufactured in Turkey under CE, HACCP, and ISO certification. Standard 1-year warranty included, plus full access to spare parts and technical support—exported to over 50 countries and trusted by global consultants
Technical Features Comparison Table
Feature | Integrated Cooling | Remote Cooling |
Compressor | Built-in | Outside (central) |
Noise at FOH/BOH | Moderate | Very Low |
Installation | Plug & play | Needs piping/tech rm. |
Mobility | Easy to move | Fixed |
Max Cabinet Number | 1 per unit | Many per system |
Service Access | At cabinet | At central room |
Initial Cost | Lower | Higher |
Energy Efficiency | Standard | High (large projects) |
Maintenance | Cabinet by cabinet | Centralized, easier |
For full specs or consultant technical datasheets, just ask—our project team supports all planning phases, globally.
How to Select the Right Cooling System for Your Display?
- What’s your service area? Big, open FOH prefers remote; small counters go integrated.
- Noise or flexibility? Remote = silent; integrated = easy to move or change.
- Project scale? Hotels/airports pick remote for efficiency; cafes pop in integrated.
- Space for tech? Remote needs room for compressor; integrated fits anywhere.
- Budget? Remote is higher upfront, integrated is lower cost.
FAQ – Integrated & Remote Cooling in Food Display Cabinets
Is remote cooling always quieter?
Yes, compressors are outside guest/FOH area. Only fans run inside, so guest experience is much better.
What about maintenance?
Remote cooling: service at central unit, less kitchen disruption. Integrated: each cabinet serviced alone.
Which is cheaper to run?
Remote is more efficient in big projects. Small/medium projects usually fine with integrated.
Can I upgrade later?
Many systems are modular, but best to plan remote cooling at the start. Upgrading is possible but not always easy.
Can I combine both?
Yes, some projects use integrated for mobile/seasonal, remote for main service.
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