There are plenty of sound reasons for considering the hybrid Vector trailer refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold — and now sound itself is another.
Designed for efficiency and low maintenance, Vector units are also North America's quietest diesel-powered trailer refrigeration units, based on recent company testing.
The Vector 6500 single-temperature unit was tested by Carrier Transicold in accordance with ARI Standard 1120, paired against a competitive unit of comparable capacity equipped with a factory-installed sound-reduction package. When running in high-speed cooling mode, the Vector unit's sound output measured six decibels quieter than the competitor.
“Putting this into perspective, it would take four Vector units running in high-speed cooling mode to produce the sound volume of a single conventional competitive unit equipped with a noise abatement package,” said Dave Kiefer, Carrier Transicold's director of marketing and product management.
Contributing to the Vector unit's low sound output is its all-electric refrigeration system. Vector units also take advantage of noise-reducing V-Force condenser fans with vortex-suppression technology. With doors designed for acoustic abatement, both the Vector 6500 and its multi-temperature sibling, the Vector 6600MT, include a bottom panel that helps further contain engine sound.
When in standby operation, the Vector units eliminate engine emissions from the refrigeration unit, conserving fuel and reducing operating costs by 40% to 70%.
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