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Cargobull upgrades TRU performance

March 21, 2025
Newly introduced transport refrigeration innovations include an efficiency-enhancing microchannel condenser and a load-dividing bulkhead option.

Utility Trailer and Cargobull North America recently introduced a newly designed transport refrigeration unit (TRU) with a microchannel condenser and a new load-dividing bulkhead option.

The microchannel condenser, which will become a standard feature, is expected to enhance efficiency, increase output, and boost overall performance of the 625 and 655MT hybrid TRUs that already meet the emissions standards set for 2030, Utility reported. The condenser features a more compact design, making it easier to integrate into the TRUs and allowing for improved airflow. Despite its size, this condenser improves heat transfer and increases cooling capacity.

With the unique Cargobull variable-speed engine control, the TRU maintains optimal thermal performance.

“Our microchannel condenser offers better thermal efficiency, ensuring optimal cooling capacity even in elevated ambient temperatures,” Andreas Schmitz, Schmitz Cargobull president and CEO, said in a news release. “At high outside temperatures, the condenser maintains reliable performance, crucial for consistent refrigeration. By reducing the refrigerant charge by 3 lbs., we enhance sustainability and lower both upfront and replacement costs.”

Cargobull 625 and 655MT TRUs are both California Air Resources Board-certified as ULETRU (ultra-low-emissions TRU) Evergreen units. Featuring additional hybrid shore power as a standard feature, these TRUs are exclusively available on Utility Trailer 3000R reefers.

The latest option for 3000R multi-temp reefers is the new load-dividing bulkhead from Cargobull North America. The moveable, track-mounted bulkhead is designed to enhance energy efficiency and allow flexible temperature management by enabling different compartments with varying temperatures and volume capacities. The efficient sealing system forms an airtight seal, preserving optimal temperatures within compartments, Utility said.

This feature reduces air flow and thermal transfer between compartments, optimizing thermal efficiency for partial loads.

“The partition wall is designed to be strong and reliable, eliminating the need for a mattress partition,” Schmitz said. “It is easy to operate, with no shrinking during up and down movement. The wall features automatic pressure equalization through the retraction of side and bottom seals when opening and is operated by a central locking lever. Additionally, it includes an angle-dependent brake for one-hand operation and automatically locks in the parking position, whether the wall is in the upper or lower position.”

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