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True Refrigeration:  Additional Information

True, a leader in the refrigeration industry for over the past 60 years, offers many different types of refrigeration products from which to choose. With such a large selection of quality, dependable products, sometimes the choice of which True refrigeration product to purchase can be a difficult one. At KaTom, we offer approximately 821 True products, with that number rising or changing nearly every day. We also offer over 700 accessories online, with thousands more available upon request. The choices can be overwhelming, so this buyer's guide will attempt to make the decision a little clearer.

Types of True Refrigeration Products

There are 24 different types of True Refrigeration products available, all of which will be explained in this section.

True Reach-Ins

True reach-ins are some of the most popular varieties of refrigeration products sold. There are three types of reach-ins to choose from, the TM, T, or TS Series. TM Series reach-ins offer a 300 series stainless steel front, anodized quality aluminum finished sides, backs, and tops. The interior of these units are NSF approved white aluminum on the walls and back with a 300 series stainless steel floor for easy cleaning. Three heavy duty, PVC coated wire shelves are included per section.

T Series reach-ins also have a 300 series stainless steel front with anodized quality aluminum finished sides, backs, and tops. These units feature a NSF approved white aluminum side wall and back with 300 series stainless steel floors. Heated varieties of these T series cabinets are also available, which come with a 300 Series stainless steel interior. Three heavy duty, PVC coated wire shelves are included in each section.

TS Series reach-ins are constructed with a 300 series stainless steel front and sides, with a matching aluminum back. The interior of the unit features 300 series stainless steel walls, door liners, and floors. There are three heavy duty, PVC coated wire shelves per section. A deep version of the TS series is available which also include three chrome shelves per section.

True Glass Door Merchandisers

The True glass door merchandisers section contains 12 smaller categories. These 12 categories hold various types of glass door merchandisers to meet nearly any business' needs. Glass door radius front refrigerators, glass door slide door refrigerators, and glass door swing door refrigerators all offer maximum visibility with various door opening options.

Convenience store coolers and ice merchandisers are commonly seen in convenience stores and grocery stores. Convenience store coolers, also known as space conscious coolers, are capable of holding numerous types of products, but offer a lower height for the added convenience of being able to see customers over the tops of these units. Ice merchandisers are designed specifically to hold ice and display it in an attractive manner.

Countertop glass door merchandisers are a great way to increase impulse buys in your business. These compact merchandisers can be placed on any countertop, creating an instant eye-catching display of prepackaged food and refrigerated items.

Glass door dual temperature merchandisers allow you to have both a refrigeration unit and a freezer unit in one multi-functional merchandisers. Dual temperature units help to make the most of your available space by combining two units that would typically have to be purchased separately.

Glass door freezers are a perfect way to store all of your frozen products, being NSF approved for storing anytime of food item. The glass door design eliminates excess energy loss by allowing you to view the contents of the freezer without actually opening it; this is especially useful for taking inventory of food items.

Floral cases are an ideal way to store and display all of your beautiful floral arrangements. These units are seen frequently in grocery stores or floral boutiques.

Glass end merchandisers and glass end four sided merchandisers are both designed to be placed at the end of a row or shelf. These units hold items that you want to draw attention to and increase sales of. Four sided units allow a view from all sides, which can increase impulse sales and are especially useful for storing desserts.

Wine merchandisers are the best way to hold all of your wine products at proper temperatures until they are ready to be served. Wine merchandisers hold multiple bottles of wine at an angle and temperature to create proper storage conditions.

True Food Prep Tables

The food prep tables section is divided up into 4 smaller categories. Sandwich / salad units, ADA Low profile packages, mega top sandwich / salad units, and pizza prep tables are all available. These units are all designed specifically for business who have foods that need to be "built." These tables have special compartments for food, along with a cutting board area that allows you to construct the food product and cut it if necessary.

True Undercounters

The True undercounters section is divided into three smaller categories. ADA / low profile undercounters, deep undercounters, and undercounters are all available in this section. Undercounter refrigeration allows you to place these units under an existing counter or even build them into an existing or new counter. Their compact design will help to make the most of your available space.

True Worktops

True worktop refrigerators are broken down into 3 smaller categories. ADA / low profile worktops, deep worktop refrigerators, and worktops can all be found in this section. Worktop refrigerators are multi-functional units that not only allow you to store cold products at a proper temperature, but also provide a workspace on top of the refrigerator. This workspace is valuable if you have a business where extra space is limited.

True Underbar Refrigeration

The True underbar refrigeration section houses 7 smaller categories. Stainless steel back bar coolers can be easily cleaned and maintained. Back bar coolers and 24" back bar coolers are great ways to store products, as well as provide extra counter space. Club top direct draw beer dispensers and direct draw beer dispensers both allow you to serve beer on draft, which is one of the most popular ways to serve and drink beer, with the clubtop variety offering an extra refrigerated storage area to chill glasses or store condiments. Glass and plate chillers keep glasses and plates chilled and ready for use, which is useful when a customers orders a frosty mug of beer. Horizontal bottle coolers hold beer and other types of bottles in a safe storage area while keeping them cold and ready to serve.

True Deli Cases

True deli cases are the perfect ways to store and display all of your deli products, such as meats, cheeses, and breads. These units are available in single duty deli cases, which allow you to store products while they are brilliantly displayed. Counter height deli cases provide storage space for your products with the extra benefit of additional counter area because of their height. Curved glass deli cases provide a high-end look for your deli area. These units display and store products with a curved front glass which allows top visibility as well as front visibility. Double duty deli cases have the added advantage of offering two refrigeration compartments. These units have a top compartment to display all of your smaller deli products with a larger bottom section that is capable of holding all of your bulky storage items.

True Horizontal Freezers

True horizontal freezers are uniquely designed to promote frozen products and novelties in retail areas. These units are ideal for high-traffic areas, which may increase impulse sales. These units are also great for promoting seasonal items.

True Milk Coolers

True milk coolers are ideal for school, hospital, or any type of cafeteria use. These units can hold milk, juice, or other beverages in a cool environment and be opened in a way to allow for self-service. These units can be single or dual sided, which means they can open from one or both sides, depending on your business' preferences.

True Air Curtain Vertical Merchandisers

True air curtain vertical merchandisers are designed without doors to allow for a large, open front for easy access to the products displayed. These units also attract attention because of their unique design. Air curtain vertical merchandisers maintain the temperature of cold products by utilizing an invisible curtain of air which flows constantly over the products to ensure proper temperature retention.

True Curved Glass Display Cases

True curved glass display cases are the ideal way to display all of your non-refrigerated items. Curved glass display cases are great for bakery items or other items that you want to display without the risk of exterior contaminates. Curved glass cases offer the additional benefit of allowing customers to have increased top visibility.

True TR Dual Temps

True TR dual temp units are reach-in refrigerator/freezers which can be set to feature two separate temperatures. These units have the benefit of allowing each individual compartment to be a different temperature, making the most of your available space by combining two functions that would typically require two units.

True TR Glass Door Freezers

True TR glass door freezers are perfect storage and display units for all of your frozen products. Glass door freezers allow you, as well as customers, to view the contents of the unit without actually opening the doors, which minimizes cold air loss and energy use.

True TR Heated Cabinets

True TR heated cabinets can be purchased with either solid or glass doors. These units are available as roll thru, reach-in, or pass thru units. Heated cabinets are a great way to keep your products warm, with holding temperatures ranging from 80 -180 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is evenly maintained throughout the unit by an internal fan which forces warm air to flow through the cabinet.

True TR Glass Door Refrigerators

True TR glass door refrigerators are great storage units for all of your refrigerated products. Glass door refrigerators allow you, as well as the customer, to view the contents of the unit without actually opening the door. This saves both time and energy and cool air loss.

True TR Solid Door Freezers

True TR solid door freezers are designed using the highest quality materials and components to provide the user with colder product temperatures, lower utility costs, and exceptional food safety. These units provide an ideal freezer environment for all of your frozen products.

True TR Pass-Thru Refrigerators

True TR pass-thru refrigerators are designed to be server stations for cold dishes. These units are also designed to become a central station, with rear and front loading capabilities. The back of the unit can be loaded by kitchen staff, while the front can be accessed by servers.

True TR Roll-In Freezer

True TR roll-in freezers are designed using the highest quality materials and can accept roll-in racks. These units are ideal for frozen food and ice cream products. The roll-in racks of these units allow for easy access to the products, as well as ease in loading.

True TR Roll-In Refrigerators

True TR roll-in refrigerators are designed using the highest quality materials and can accept roll-in racks. These units provide the highest quality of food preservation. The roll-in racks of these units allow for easy access to the products, as well as ease in loading.

True Dipping Cabinets

True dipping cabinets are uniquely designed to provide the user with maximum functional reliability in an attractive merchandisers to brilliantly display and serve ice cream products. These units are capable of maintaining temperatures from -10 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit.

True Chef Bases

True chef bases are designed to be quality long term investments for your business. These units have all stainless steel fronts and cabinets ends and features an oversized, environmentally friendly forced-air refrigeration system. Chef bases provide an excellent work surface that has a "V" edge to protect against spills.

True TR Solid Door Refrigerators

True TR solid door refrigerators features an oversized, factory balanced refrigeration system that holds temperatures steady between 33-38 degrees Fahrenheit. The stainless steel construction minimizes the amount of cleaning and maintenance time required, and is scratch and dent resistant.

True Specification Series

The True specification series section contains 3 smaller categories. True TA Series units feature a 300 series stainless steel front, sides, bottom, and back. RI & RT models also feature stainless steel sides. The interior of these units are NSF approved white aluminum side walls & backs. The 300 series stainless steel door liner and floor are also included. Heated cabinet models have anodized aluminum interiors. TA series units have three heavy-duty, PVC coated wire shelves in each section with four different interior kits available. The heated cabinet models come standard with chrome shelves, shelf clips, and wall mounted pilasters.

True TG Series units have an exterior construction of 300 series stainless steel fronts, with anodized quality aluminum finished sides, bottoms, and back. The interior of these units are NSF approved white aluminum side walls & backs. The door liners and floors are constructed of 300 series stainless steel. Heated cabinet models have an anodized aluminum interior. These units have three heavy duty, PVC coated wire shelves in each section with four different interior kits available. The heated cabinet models come standard with chrome shelves, shelf clips, and wall-mounted pilasters.

True TR Series units have a 300 series stainless steel front, sides, bottom, and back, while RI & RT models have stainless steel sides. The interior of these units are constructed from 300 series stainless steel side walls, backs, floors, and door liners. These units have one interior reach-in shelving kit option included per full section at no charge with four different interior kits available.