Cold Room Panels

Cold Room Panels — choosing the panel is a fundamental decision at the start of a cold room project; incorrect insulation means the room cannot maintain the temperature, energy costs increase and the refrigeration unit's service life is shortened; the correct panel thickness depends on the room's temperature, location and expected load.

Cold room panel construction

Cold Room Panels — the modern sandwich panel structure is a multi-layer composite. Outer cladding — a metal layer of stainless steel (more hygienic, suitable for food environments) or coated steel (more economical, suitable for drier conditions); thickness 0,5–0,6 mm. Core — polyurethane foam insulation; density 40–42 kg/m³; low thermal conductivity coefficient λ = 0,022–0,024 W W/mK; injected and cured between the cladding layers. Inner cladding — the same as the outer; stainless steel inside is hygienic and easy to clean; see Monoblock Refrigeration Units. Connection system — panels connect with special quick connectors (tongue-and-groove or locks); ensuring a hermetic connection is critical to the cold room's efficiency.

Panel thickness selection by temperature

Cold Room Panels — panel thickness is the main insulation parameter. 60 mm panels — suitable for low-temperature rooms (+2°C–+8°C); minimal insulation; designed for installation in heated spaces. 80–100 mm panels — the standard for positive temperature rooms (+0°C–+10°C); a good balance of energy efficiency and cost; widely used in the HoReCa sector; see Cold Rooms. 120 mm panels — suitable for freezer rooms (-10°C to -20°C); thicker insulation reduces energy consumption; mandatory for negative temperatures. 150–200 mm panels — industrial freezers (-25°C and below); maximum insulation; high insulation value R. Colder rooms require thicker panels — BHS helps choose the right thickness for the project.

Floor panels and their features

Cold Room Panels — floor panels differ from wall and ceiling panels with additional strength requirements. Floor load — floor panels must withstand the weight of goods and people; the standard is 500 kg/m² or more; reinforced models — 2000 kg/m² for heavy loading operations. Anti-slip cladding — the cold room floor is often wet; anti-slip (non-slip) cladding is a safety requirement; stainless steel with a ribbed surface cladding is the standard; see Modular Shelving Systems. Floor heating in freezers — in freezer rooms (-18°C and below) the floor under the insulation requires electric or water heating to prevent the floor from freezing and lifting. Thickness — floor panels usually have a greater thickness than walls; the standard for freezer rooms is 120–150 mm.

Installation and assembly

Cold Room Panels — the modular system allows for quick and flexible cold room construction. Installation sequence — first the floor, then the walls, and finally the ceiling; wall panels are installed on the floor panel; the ceiling closes the room from above. Joint sealant — all corners and joints must be sealed with a special cold-resistant sealant; an unsealed joint is a path for heat leakage; see Monoblock Refrigeration Units. Doors — doors are not part of the panel kit; they must be purchased separately; various doors for positive or negative temperatures. Installation time — standard 6–10 m² room: 1–2 days; larger room: 3–5 days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between stainless steel and coated steel cladding? Cold Room Panels — stainless steel is hygienic, corrosion-resistant and easy to disinfect; suitable for food storage; coated steel is cheaper but more sensitive to acids and moisture; suitable for drier conditions; see Cold Rooms.

Can cold room panels be dismantled and moved? Cold Room Panels — yes; the modular system is dismountable and can be reassembled; the panel connection system allows the room to be moved or resized; care must be taken to avoid damaging the panels during dismantling; contact BHS; see Modular Shelving Systems.

Why choose BHS?

BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.

Delivery

We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.