Frequently Asked Questions: Alternative Covers

Is ECONOFROST the Same as Other Products Sold for the Same Purpose?

Other products available in the marketplace are made of vinyl strips or very thin polyester film in small segments of up to four feet. They are manually operated but lack a spring mechanism to ensure proper functioning. ECONOFROST on the other hand can be made in units of 4 foot, 6 foot and 8 foot or higher and comes in either manual or fully automatic styles. In addition it is manufactured under the highest standards of quality to avoid condensation and other technical malfunctions of the case.

How Does ECONOFROST Differ from Vinyl Strips?

Vinyl strips are intended for use 24 hours a day, but they require frequent cleaning. These products often cause a reduction in impulse sales during peak hours because customers do not like to reach through the plastic to get to the products. ECONOFROST does not affect the normal merchandising practices of the store. It is not even visible during business hours and is used during closing hours only. Even with the shorter hours of use, ECONOFROST has higher energy efficiency due to its aluminum reflective fabric.

How Does ECONOFROST Differ from Polyester Film Covers?

Covers made with thin polyester film show a much lower energy savings than reflective aluminum. These cheap low quality covers lose their formed tension in a short time and become an obstruction for customers. They also become yellowed and dirty looking in a short period of time. Many who try cheap night covers quickly discard them due to their poor appearance and performance.

Can ECONOFROST Be an Alternative to Glass Doors?

Many stores have installed and then removed glass doors due to the impact on sales. The use of glass doors is most practical in low traffic areas or off-peak hours. It is a proven fact that sales of non-essential frozen foods are very much affected when glass doors are installed.

Are There Any Similar Products on the Market?

A number of companies have tried to introduce products to compete with ECONOFROST. Most did not succeed due to poor quality or lack of attention to research and “details” which are essential to its effective and trouble-free operation. Refrigeration engineers designed ECONOFROST with the highest quality specifications in mind.

Why Is ECONOFROST a Better Choice Than Other Refrigeration Night Covers?

During the past decade, motivated by the rising energy costs, a number of non-refrigeration trained suppliers offered products at very “economical” costs with miraculous promises of trouble free savings. ECONOFROST was designed by refrigeration engineers in Europe and is now installed by most OEM refrigeration manufacturers to give trouble-free use during the life of the refrigeration case. This is the high quality alternative for energy management within the supermarket industry.