Air Chutes for Reefer Trailers

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Signode provides multiple trailer air chutes to provide a uniform temperature throughout refrigerated trailers moving air from front to back from the reefer unit.
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Air Chutes for Reefer Trailers

An air chute is a device that is used to distribute air evenly throughout a refrigerated trailer. It is typically made of fabric or plastic and is attached to the ceiling of the trailer. Signode provides three types of Air Chute the Two Finger Chute, Tube Chute, and Standard Center Chute are all designed to help with loading and unloading products in trailers. 

The Two Finger Chute is ideal for pallets, as its design helps to prevent damage from forklifts. The Tube Chute is designed to provide uniform temperature throughout the trailer by moving airflow from the reefer unit to the rear. The Standard Center Chute runs down the middle of the trailer's ceiling and blows large quantities of cold air from the reefer unit to the back.

Standard Center Chute

Two Finger Chute

Tube Chute

Features and Benefits

  • Improved temperature uniformity: An air chute can help to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed throughout the trailer. This is important for maintaining the quality of sensitive cargo, such as food and pharmaceuticals.
  • Reduced energy consumption: When the air is evenly distributed, the reefer unit does not have to work as hard to maintain the desired temperature. This can lead to reduced energy consumption and lower operating costs.
  • Increased efficiency: An air chute can help to improve the efficiency of the reefer unit by reducing the amount of time it takes to cool the trailer. This can lead to faster loading and unloading times.
  • Prevention of condensation: Condensation can form on the walls and ceiling of a refrigerated trailer if the air is not evenly distributed. This can lead to mold and mildew growth, which can damage the cargo. An air chute can help to prevent condensation by evenly distributing the air and keeping the temperature consistent.

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Standard Center Chute for Trailers

The Standard Center Chute runs down the middle of the trailer's ceiling blowing large quantities of cold air from the reefer unit to the back of the trailer. The standard chute has the following material options: Woven polyethylene, Coated vinyl, Coated nylon and Mesh

Adapter Options

Pop-up Adapter

  • Helps prevent damage to header during loading.  
  • Universal fitting for all refrigeration units.
  • Durable aluminum components.
  • Quick, easy installation.
  • Air chute connects to adapter, not refrigeration unit.
  • Adapter automatically slides up to the ceiling, and out of harm's way, preventing costly tears and punctures.
  • Great for non-refrigerated backhauls - allows trailer to be loaded to the ceiling.
  • Available to fit all refrigeration unit models.
Center Chute Pop-up adapter
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Unimax Universal Adapter

  • Universal Design.
  • Fits Thermo King and Carrier Units.
  • High Impact Molded Design.
  • Low Profile.
  • Unit Protection.
  • Increased Air Flow.
  • Reduces “fluttering” thereby decreasing the delamination.

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Tube Chute for Trailers

The Tube Chute was designed to provide uniform temperature throughout the entire trailer by using an adapter and chutes that move the airflow from the reefer unit to the rear of the trailer. 

Loaders and un-loaders moving cargo in and out of the trailer have the potential to damage chutes that are attached down the center or side ceiling of the trailer. When not in use, the Tube Chute collapses flush to the trailer wall, keeping all forklifts and movement away from the hanging chutes. 

Adapter Options

Tube Chute with UniMax-Tube Adapter

Two tubes designed to prevent airflow from blowing directly against the hot trailer ceiling, allowing for less heat transfer. 

Tubes lay flat against the trailer walls when not in use, preventing possible damage to the chutes during loading and unloading.

Duromax Unimax and Chute
Tube Chute Pop Up Adapter

Tube Chute with Pop-Up Adapter

Two of our patented performers paired together to prevent damage to the center chutes, as well as the header. Ideal product for non-refrigerated back-hauls.

Two Finger Chute for Trailers

The Two Finger Chute is Ideal for loading and unloading products that are on pallets. The Two Finger design helps to prevent damage that would take place down the center of the trailer by forklifts and works with standard adapters. 

Adapter Options

Pop-Up Adapter

Fits Thermo King and Carrier units.

Standard Adapter

Fits Thermo Kind and Carrier units. 

Two Finger Chute