Vector eCool keeps pharmaceuticals safe

Pharmaceutical and healthcare distributor Trans-Bridge Freight Services has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold Vector eCool unit, to maximise fleet efficiency and sustainability for its temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals deliveries between mainland United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

The new Vector eCool is mounted to a 13.6-metre Gray & Adams trailer with a Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 refrigeration unit. The combination allows Trans-Bridge Freight Services to predominantly power the system using electricity harnessed from the kinetic energy generated by the trailer axle and brakes, with the option to use the unit’s diesel engine in case of emergency.

Brian Anderton, director at Trans-Bridge Freight Services, said:

Since welcoming our first Carrier unit in 2015, we’ve been impressed with its performance and reliability, so bringing the advanced technology of the Vector eCool into the fleet was the next logical step. Even the most minute temperature change can have a significant impact on the products we transport, so set point control is vital. Bad weather regularly means our trailers can be stuck in the port or on the ferry for much longer than anticipated, so having the ability to revert to diesel power if required gives us extra peace of mind – this combination makes the Vector eCool the ideal product for our needs.

Carrier Transicold’s Vector eCool system was the industry’s first fully autonomous electric refrigeration system, producing no direct carbon dioxide (CO2) or particulate emissions. The Vector eCool is also PIEK-compliant, which combined with its emissions performance, makes it the ultimate solution for tightening inner city and urban regulations, while creating a more harmonious working environment for drivers. The trailers can be plugged into the electrical grid when parked and are fully charged in two hours using a standard five pin, three-phase standby plug.

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