Refrigerator MBM A140TNG

A refrigeration unit of 1400 litres built to hold gastronorm trays in a busy kitchen. The MBM 140TNG draws heat from the air inside and expels it outside, keeping the cabinet between -2 °C and +10 °C. A refrigerating monoblock mounted on the top of the unit compresses and circulates refrigerant, removing heat continuously. Automatic defrost cycles melt any ice that forms on the evaporator, and the water drains into a collection tank to prevent spillage on the floor.

The operator loads chilled goods onto the adjustable grid shelves, each sized for GN2/1 trays. Shelving runners can be set in 17 different positions, spaced 70 mm apart, so the height between shelves matches the items stored. The door swings open to 100° and stays in place until pushed shut, keeping the cold air inside while the operator works. A magnetic gasket seals the door when closed, and the gasket can be removed for cleaning without tools.

The cabinet is made of AISI series 2 stainless steel, with rounded internal corners to prevent dirt from collecting. The walls are insulated with 60 mm of polyurethane foam, injected at high pressure to eliminate gaps that would let heat in. Castors allow the unit to be moved for cleaning or rearrangement, and a door lock secures the contents overnight.

Controls are simple: the refrigerating monoblock starts and stops automatically to maintain the set temperature. The defrost cycle runs without intervention, and the collection tank for condense water can be emptied when full. The unit is designed for tropical conditions, operating reliably in ambient temperatures up to +40 °C and 40% relative humidity.

A capacity of 1400 litres provides space for 6 standard GN2/1 trays on each shelf, with 6 shelves included as standard. The footprint of 1440 mm by 815 mm fits into a standard worktop layout, while the height of 2080 mm allows it to stand under most kitchen ceilings. The weight of 242 kg means it can be moved by two people using the castors, but it remains stable once in place. The 230 V single-phase supply matches the standard circuit in commercial kitchens, and the power rating of 0.51 kW per compressor keeps the load on the electrical system manageable.

Cleaning is straightforward: the removable magnetic gasket and rounded corners prevent dirt from accumulating, and the stainless steel surfaces can be wiped down with standard kitchen sanitiser. The shelving runners and grids can be taken out for thorough cleaning, and the condense water tank should be emptied regularly to avoid overflow.

The MBM 140TNG is a single model with no variants, supplied with 6 white-coated GN2/1 grids and 12 stainless steel shelving runners.