Sinotruk HOWO Truck With Thermo king Refrigerator Refrigerated Cold Room Van 

Insulation Thickness: Standard insulation thickness is often 80mm to 100mm to maintain temperature integrity.

Internal Size (Volume): The cargo box size varies greatly. For example, a medium-duty 4x2 truck might offer a volume of around 40 cubic meters (CBM).

Optional Features: Customizations often include:

• Side doors (in addition to the rear door).
• Meat rails/hooks for hanging cargo.
• T-shaped aluminum floor rails for improved cold air circulation.
• Real-time temperature monitoring and printing devices.

Refrigeration Unit (Thermo King)

Brand: Thermo King (American brand) is a premium and common choice, known for reliability.

Unit Models: Common Thermo King models are used, such as the RV580 or the T-880E (for larger trucks), depending on the required cooling capacity.

Temperature Range: The temperature range is adjustable based on the unit model and insulation, catering to different cargo needs:

• Chiller: For fresh produce, vaccines, etc., typically −5 ∘ C to +30 ∘ C.
• Freezer: For frozen meat, ice cream, etc., typically down to −18 ∘ C or even −30∘ C.

Power Source: The unit is typically a diesel-powered independent unit (Self-Powered), or a direct-drive unit that runs off the truck's engine, often with an optional external power supply for pre-cooling or standby use when the truck is parked.

Common Applications

• Frozen food (meat, fish, poultry).
• Dairy products and ice cream.
• Fresh produce (fruits and vegetables).
• Pharmaceuticals and vaccines.

A refrigerator truck is a van or truck designed to carry perishable freight at specific temperatures. Like refrigerator cars, refrigerated trucks differ from simple insulated and ventilated vans (commonly used for transporting fruit), neither of which are fitted with cooling apparatus. Refrigerator trucks can be ice-cooled, equipped with any one of a variety of mechanical refrigeration systems powered by small displacement diesel engines, or utilize carbon dioxide (either as dry ice or in liquid form) as a cooling agent.

Most of the long-distance refrigerated transport by truck is done in articulated trucks pulling refrigerated semi-trailers. Research is done on fuel cell auxiliary power units.

1. Truck Chassis (Sinotruk HOWO)

• Models: Available across the HOWO product line, including light-duty (e.g., 4x2 light truck) and heavy-duty configurations (e.g., 4x2, 6x4, or specialized 4x4).
• Engine: Typically diesel engines from brands like Cummins or SINOTRUK's own series (e.g., MAN technology), with various horsepower and emission standards (e.g., Euro II to Euro VI).
• Steering & Drive: Available in both Left Hand Drive (LHD) and Right Hand Drive (RHD) configurations to suit different international markets.
• Payload Capacity: Available in a wide range, from light-duty models with 3-5 tons up to heavy-duty trucks and trailers with payloads of 10 to 30 tons or more.

2. Refrigerated Van Body (Cold Room)

Construction: The insulated box (cold room) is built using a sandwich panel structure, typically with an outer/inner layer of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) and a high-density Polyurethane (PU) foam core for insulation.

The Sinotruk HOWO refrigerated van truck with a Thermo King unit is a specialized vehicle designed for cold chain logistics, ensuring perishable goods are transported at controlled temperatures. The specific details can vary depending on the exact HOWO chassis model (e.g., 4x2, 6x4, light-duty, heavy-duty) and the Thermo King unit chosen, but here is a summary of typical details and features:

1. Sinotruk HOWO Chassis Features

• Models: Available in various configurations like 4x2 (for urban and regional delivery) and 6x4 (for heavier loads and longer distances).
• Engine: Often features powerful and reliable Diesel engines from brands like SINOTRUK or MAN, with varying horsepower (e.g., 116 HP up to 371 HP or more) and compliance with emission standards (e.g., Euro 2 to Euro 6).
• Transmission: Typically features a manual transmission with multiple gears (e.g., 5, 6, 8, or 10 forward speeds).
• Cab: Usually includes a comfortable cabin with amenities like a sleeper berth (on larger models), air conditioning, and a power-assisted steering system.
• Weight & Capacity: Payload capacity varies widely, from light-duty (1-5 tons) to heavy-duty (10-30 tons).

2. Refrigerated Van (Cold Room) Body Details

• Construction: The van body is built with a sandwich composite structure to provide excellent thermal insulation.
• Outer & Inner Panels: Commonly made of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) for a smooth, durable, and corrosion-resistant surface. Stainless steel is sometimes used for the inner lining, especially for fish/seafood transport.
• Insulation Layer: High-density Polyurethane (PU) foam or XPS extruded polystyrene board is used as the core insulation material.
• Insulation Thickness: Typically around 80 mm or more, meeting high thermal insulation standards (e.g., national Class A).

Door & Hardware:

• Doors: Usually features robust rear double doors. Optional side doors are available for easier loading/unloading in tight spaces.
• Fittings: Stainless steel door frames, lock components, handles, and hinges are common for durability and corrosion resistance.

Interior Features (Options):

• Floor: May have a flat floor or specialized T-shaped aluminum floor rails to promote better cold air circulation underneath the cargo.
• Accessories: Options often include meat hooks (for hanging cargo), ventilation slots or partitions, and an external power supply (to run the refrigeration unit when the engine is off).

3. Thermo King Refrigeration Unit

• Brand & Model: The unit is supplied by Thermo King, a global leader in transport refrigeration. Specific models are used based on the truck size and required temperature. Examples include the KV300 (for smaller boxes) or larger units like the RV580 or T-Series diesel-powered units for heavy-duty trucks.
• Power Type: Units can be:
  • Vehicle-Powered (Direct Drive): Uses a compressor driven by the truck's engine (suitable for smaller/lighter trucks, typically for chilled or shallower frozen applications).
  • Independent Diesel-Powered (Self-Powered): Has its own dedicated diesel engine to run the compressor (suitable for larger trucks, deep frozen applications, and for maintaining temperature when the truck is parked).
• Temperature Range: Highly adjustable to suit various goods, typically covering a wide range, such as −30 ∘ C to +30 ∘ C or a common range like −18 ∘ C to 0 ∘ C (deep freeze to chilled).

Established: 2004

Headquarters: Chengli Automobile Industrial Park, Suizhou City, Hubei Province, China. Suizhou is known as the "Capital of China's Special Purpose Vehicles."

Scale: Chengli Automobile Group is one of the "China Top 500 Private Enterprises" and one of the largest special automobile manufacturers in Central China.

Facilities: The group operates multiple production bases, covers a large land area (over 2,000 to 3,000 acres), and employs thousands of people (often cited as over 8,000 to 13,000).

Annual Capacity: Production capacity is often cited at around 100,000 special vehicles per year.

Trademark: The company's registered trademark is CLW or CHENGLIWEI.

Main Products and Product Variety

Chengli is known for producing one of the most comprehensive ranges of special-purpose vehicles in the industry, totaling over 800 different types.

Established in Sep. 2004,Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd is an important branch of CLW group with registered capital 100,000,000 RMB(14 millions US Dollars) and total capital 6,000,000,000(840 millions US Dollars).

Total Countries: Chengli exports its special trucks to more than 80 overseas countries and regions worldwide.

Key Regions: Their primary export markets are concentrated across:

• Africa: A major focus, including countries in East Africa (e.g., Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi) and West Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Congo).
• Asia: Strong presence in Southeast Asia and Central Asia (e.g., Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia).
• Middle East: A targeted market for their specialized vehicles.
• South America: Including countries like Peru, Bolivia, Panama, and Chile.
• Europe: They have a market presence, as indicated by a stated focus on Europe in some company information.

Trucks from Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd have been sold to more than 29 provinces in China and more than 80 overseas countries and regions in Asia, Africa, South America, middle east and so on, such as Russia, Mongolia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrghzstan, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, Australia, Chile, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Malaysia, Congo, El Salvador, Iraq, New Zealand, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina and also truck body for client drawing