Asda virtually opts for Hubbard

Supermarket chain Asda has chosen Hubbard 360 Alpha AEL electric standby refrigeration units for its 32 strong fleet of box body home delivery vehicles operating from a new 'Virtual' store.

The 360 Alpha AEL chiller units have been installed on a fleet of Mercedes Sprinter chassis with multi compartment insulated box bodies, for use down to -20°C .

The system is driven using an engine-mounted compressor within the engine compartment, which is belt driven from the crankshaft. The 360 series units use environmentally friendly R404a refrigerant.

The 360 Alpha AEL features a Twin fan, low profile evaporator and the system is operated by an easy to use in-cab, digital controller, which is fully programmable providing a constant temperature read-out.

A further 170 units have been ordered to support Asda's growth plans nationwide.