Moisture control in cold storage and logistics – safety, energy savings, and a stable cold chain
We help you keep operations running around the clock, no matter what happens outside the doors.
We know your environment, and what moisture does to it
Cold storage facilities and logistics terminals operate under a constant moisture load. We have installed NEXT in cold storage and logistics terminals across several countries, and the challenges look similar everywhere.
- Warm and humid outdoor air penetrates through loading docks and door openings, condensing inside the cold facility.
- Condensation accumulates on ceilings, cold surfaces, rails, and goods, resulting in dripping water.
- Ice formation on the cooling units' evaporators increases the need for defrosting and drives up energy consumption.
- Wet floors create slip hazards for forklift drivers and staff – in worst-case scenarios, operations must be shut down as a safety precaution.
- Packaging and goods absorb moisture and risk being damaged along the entire cold chain.
What NEXT does in cold storage and logistics
A safer working environment, around the clock
Wet floors in a logistics terminal pose a direct safety risk. Slippery surfaces lead to forklift accidents, and in severe cases, safety representatives shut down operations. With NEXT, moisture levels are kept stable and floors dry – allowing operations to run without interruption, even during summer when the moisture load is highest.
Lower energy costs without compromising cooling performance
Refrigeration units are dimensioned for cooling, not for managing moisture. When moisture levels are high, ice forms on the evaporators, defrost cycles increase, and energy consumption rises unnecessarily. NEXT removes moisture directly from the air, relieving the load on the refrigeration units. This is reflected in the energy bill.
Performs where other dehumidifiers fail
Condensation-based dehumidifiers lose efficiency as temperatures drop, often already below approximately +10 °C. NEXT is engineered for cold environments and maintains its high performance all the way down to 0 °C.
There is energy to be saved – how much depends on your facility
An example: A 4,000 m² cold storage facility saved 300,000 kWh per year after installing NEXT – compared to the previous solution. The energy consumption for dehumidification landed at 1.38 kWh per liter of removed water.
See what this would mean for your facility.
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