Interior Lighting

Available

20ft Single Phase

16 amp Chiller

20ft 3 Phase

32 amp freezer

achieve -20 degrees

Transport available

throughout

North Island

Available in

20ft single phase & 3 phase

Sizes

Steel mesh shelves

available

for container

COLD CASE

Hardcase 'Cold Case' Refrigerated Containers - Reefer

Single Phase chillers

Our 20ft (6m) single-phase refrigerated containers operate as cool storage or chiller rooms and are fully lined with food-grade stainless steel. They achieve below-zero temperatures but are designed for chilling only — they are not suitable for freezing room-temperature products.

These chiller containers are ideal for food storage at zero degrees, making them perfect for:

Superettes and lunchbars
Takeaway outlets and bakeries
Restaurants and butchers
Green grocers and other food-related businesses

The refrigeration system is integrated into the back wall of the container, providing efficient cooling without taking up internal space.

Important requirements:

A reliable 240V x 16Amp exterior power socket is needed on-site
The client is responsible for providing the power supply, socket, and associated safety accessories (e.g., extension lead)

3 phase Freezers available

Our 20ft three-phase refrigerated container operates as a powerful freezer, capable of reaching temperatures as low as -20°C.

These “Cold Case” freezer reefers are ideal for food manufacturing businesses, restaurants, and supermarkets that require reliable deep-freeze storage.

Power Requirements:

3-phase, 440V x 32amp power supply
Suitable for pulling down product from room temperature to frozen
Client is responsible for power supply, socket, and safety accessories (including extension leads)

Energy Use:

On start-up, the container draws up to 4.5 kWh to reach the thermostat setting (typically takes around 1.5 hours)
Once at temperature, the system cycles as needed, using only a small amount of power to maintain consistent freezing conditions

Refrigeration unit on the back of the container

Transport available throughout North Island

Hardcase ‘Cold Case’ freezer and chiller containers are able to be transported throughout the North Island. We are based in West Auckland, Henderson specifically, but also cover Massey, New Lynn, Westgate, Point Chev, Avondale, and Hobsonville . We also have limited facility to store operating ‘Cold Case’ refrigerated reefers at our depot in Henderson with client access Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.00pm.

Refrigerated container side view

Available sizes

We currently have 20ft single phase and 3 phase reefer containers available. We have no 10ft, 40ft or 40ft high cube reefers yet, but they are planned for the near future.

Our Hardcase ‘Cold Case’ refrigerated containers are sourced from our collegues in the industry. Sea Containers >Click Here, and Royal Wolf Containers >Click Here, and occasionally the Icebox collection from Container Co >Click Here, and Titan Containers >Click Here. These are our suppliers. We work together where refrigerated containers are required.

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Freezer limitations

Chillers and freezers are dependant on recirculating air through a refrigeration plant and back. If the ventilation channels are obstructed, then the cooling performance will fail and product may spoil. The manner of stacking product and leaving air space will determine the performance of the freezer and chiller units.

CLIENT LOG BOOK: The client is required to log internal temperature and coolant pressure twice each day. The log entry requires the temperature and pressure to be recorded, dated and timed, then signed by the inspector. If there are changes outside of the safe margin, please contact us. Responsibility will always remain with the client.

BREAK DOWN SERVICE: All containers undergo an electrical inspection prior to being delivered to customers for operational use. However, in the event of a breakdown or power outage our refrigerated containers are covered by a 24/7 call out repair service, within metropolitan areas. Time will be critical. Please contact us immediately.

Shelving for inside these containers

Hardcase has available steel racking with steel mesh shelves that enable the frigid air to freeze or chill shelved product. Please inquire to include these in your hire.

Refrigerated Container Interior

Interior Lighting

Some reefer containers have lighting, and some don’t. The 3phase reefer freezers have no lighting. Your lighting needs may be able to be personalised to your reefer under some conditions.

Required ventilation inside

Chillers and freezers function by recirculating air through a refrigeration plant and back, cooling that recirculating air constantly. If the ventilation channels are obstructed, then the cooling performance will fail and chilled/frozen product may spoil. The manner of stacking product and leaving air space will determine the performance of the freezer and chiller units.

Transport destinations

All our reefer containers, whether chillers or freezers, can be transported anywhere across the North Island. Transport costs vary depending on location. Hardcase can also shift a loaded reefer to another destination.

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Hardcase Terms and conditions

Click here for our terms and conditions regarding Hardcase ‘Cold Case’ refrigerated containers.