In cold-chain transportation, panel choice has a direct impact on both insulation performance and body hygiene. Yön Panel supplies lightweight, hygienic and insulated GRP refrigerated body panels for temperature-controlled vehicle bodies.
What Is a Refrigerated Body?
A refrigerated body is an insulated, temperature-controlled vehicle body built to transport cold-chain-sensitive goods such as food or pharmaceuticals. Keeping the interior temperature stable regardless of external conditions depends largely on the insulation performance of the panel used in the body.
Panel choice is a commercial as well as a technical decision for refrigerated body manufacturers: the interior surface needs to be hygienic and easy to clean, while the exterior surface must withstand weather conditions. CTP composite panels are able to meet both requirements within a single material.
Using CTP Panels in Refrigerated Bodies
Refrigerated bodies made with CTP panels play a critical role in maintaining the cold chain. Their hygienic structure facilitates the cleaning and sterilisation of the cargo area, and an easy-to-clean interior is essential for the products being transported. The lightweight structure simplifies transportation, and the flexible design allows cargo of various sizes to be carried. Insulation properties help the interior stay within the desired temperature range, while the material's the easily cleanable interior surface supports hygiene-sensitive transport applications.
Refrigerated Body Panel Structure
The CTP panel Yön Panel manufactures is a composite sandwich structure: glass-fibre reinforced CTP facings on the outside, with an insulation core and plywood layer in between. This is the same layered logic described on our CTP Panel page. The exact insulation thickness and surface finish used in a refrigerated body project depend on the type of cargo and the required temperature range; not every refrigerated body project is built to the same fixed specification.
Key Features of Refrigerated Body Panels
- Resistant to water and moisture.
- Layered structure suited to temperature control.
- Easy-to-clean, hygienic surface.
- High mechanical strength and durability.
- Lightweight, increasing usable carrying capacity.
Where Are Refrigerated Body Panels Used?
Refrigerated body panels are used on the interior and exterior surfaces of vehicle bodies in cold-chain transportation applications. Yön Panel does not manufacture complete refrigerated bodies or vehicles; we supply panel material to body builders and integrators. Our refrigerated body solutions are also covered, alongside other body applications, on our Automotive CTP Panel page.
What to Consider When Choosing a Refrigerated Body Panel
Keep the following points in mind when selecting the right panel:
- Required temperature range of the transported product
- Required insulation level
- Panel thickness
- Interior and exterior surface finish
- Body design and dimensions
To determine the best panel combination for your project, get in touch with the Yön Panel team for a project-specific assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
A refrigerated body (frigo kasa) is an insulated, temperature-controlled vehicle body designed to transport cold-chain-sensitive products such as food or pharmaceuticals.
Yes. Refrigerated bodies made with CTP panels play a critical role in maintaining the cold chain; their hygienic structure makes cleaning and sterilization easier, and their insulation properties help keep the interior within the required temperature range.
Insulation thickness is determined by the temperature range required by the transported product and the size of the body. Contact Yön Panel for guidance specific to your project.
Pricing depends on project-specific variables such as panel size, insulation thickness and surface finish. Please contact Yön Panel for a current quote.
