Cold Room
Cold Room

Project Spotlight: The 6m x 8m x 3m Walk-in Cold Room

When businesses outgrow their reach-in refrigerators or need centralized storage, the 6x8x3m walk-in cold room emerges as the ideal mid-sized solution. This configuration offers 144 cubic meters (approximately 5,085 cubic feet) of usable space—enough to store palletized goods, bulk agricultural harvests, or temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals without consuming excessive warehouse real estate.

Why This Size Matters

Based on industry search trends for “Cold Storage Warehouse” and “Walk in Cold Room” dimensions, the 6x8x3 meter specification consistently appears as a sweet spot for:

  • Restaurant groups and caterers needing centralized ingredient storage

  • Grocery retailers expanding their back-of-house capacity

  • Farm cooperatives requiring pre-cooling and medium-term holding

  • Distribution hubs serving multiple cold chain clients

Technical Specifications & Applications

This modular cold room can be configured for multiple temperature regimes depending on your inventory:

Application Temperature Range Typical Uses
Chilled Storage 0°C to +5°C Fresh produce, dairy, beverages, flowers
Frozen Storage -18°C to -22°C Meat, seafood, prepared frozen foods
Dual-Temperature Zoned configuration Mixed inventory requiring separate conditions
Ice Cream Cold Storage Solution

Construction & Installation Insights

Modern Cold Room Storage solutions rely on high-performance insulated panels. For this 6x8x3m project, the installation follows industry best practices:

  1. Site Preparation: A level concrete floor is essential, with the cold room positioned slightly above ground level for drainage and insulation integrity. If installed outdoors, a protective shed shields the unit from direct sun and rain, extending lifespan .

  2. Panel Assembly: Using modular polyurethane (PUF) panels with cam-lock joining systems, installation proceeds systematically—floor, walls, door frame, then ceiling. For larger spans like this 8m width, ceiling panels may require additional support rods tied to the building structure.

  3. Refrigeration Integration: The condensing unit is placed in a well-ventilated area outside the room, connected to the evaporator inside via insulated piping. For critical storage (vaccines, high-value ingredients), a dual refrigeration system with automatic changeover is recommended.

  4. Safety & Compliance: Every cold room must include an internal safety release on the door lock, preventing accidental entrapment. Temperature display units with high/low alarms provide continuous monitoring.

Maximizing Your Investment

A professionally installed cold room can serve your business for 15 years or more with proper maintenance. To optimize your 144m³ space:

  • Pallet Flow: Design racking layouts before installation to maximize cubic utilization

  • Flooring: Reinforced, slip-resistant concrete with under-slab insulation prevents thermal loss and ensures worker safety.

  • Lighting: LED fixtures minimize heat load while providing adequate illumination

Whether you’re searching for a “Cold Room” for agricultural storage or a “Walk in Cold Room” for commercial kitchen expansion, the 6x8x3m configuration delivers proven versatility. Contact our team to discuss your specific temperature requirements and receive a customized layout for your space.