Klinge - Refrigerated Containers and Logistics Support Services

Klinge is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) whose primary product lines include military containers refrigerated container systems used in the transport of food, chemicals, medical supplies, or other perishable items. These container systems can also be designed for independent operation when a diesel generator set is included (clip-on or integral) such as on our independent refrigerated container system (IFRS) or bi-con refrigerated container system (B-IFRS).

Independent refrigerated container system (IFRS)

The IFRS is a 20ft ISO refrigerated container system that provides single temperature refrigeration (S-IFRS) or multi-temperature refrigeration (M-IFRS) with separate refrigerator and freezer sections and is available with a stowable moveable bulkhead, shelving, and side door. This 20ft ISO container is also available in a fully redundant version, RED-IFRS, with primary and backup refrigeration units and generator sets.

Bi-con refrigerated army container system (B-IFRS)

The B-IFRS is a 10ft ISO refrigerated army container system that is capable of acting as either a refrigerator or freezer. One generator set can power two of the 10ft systems in an emergency situation or during maintenance.

Both the IFRS and B-IFRS are designed and tested to a multitude of MIL-STD tests including vibration, cooling, and electromagnetic compatibility and interference tests.

Klinge also offers refrigerated container systems for storage in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous locations where items may be required to be explosion-proof due to the presence of certain gases or vapors.

Integrated logistics support and project management

Klinge is capable of operating as either a prime contractor or subcontractor on large military or government procurements. Klinge has an in-house Project Management Team, including Certified Associates in Project Management. In addition, Klinge has directly provided Acceptance Test Procedures and Reports, Repair Parts Lists, Maintenance Analysis, Maintenance Manuals, and Operator Handbooks to military standards and is working closely with other companies to provide Codification Data.

Worldwide parts and service for refrigerated military containers

In addition to being an OEM and providing integrated logistics support, Klinge also offers parts and service on a global basis. With over 200 service points worldwide, the company is able to support Klinge products anywhere in the world and supply competitively-priced parts for Carrier, ThermoKing, Daikin, and Mitsubishi through its daughter company, ReeferParts.com.

Klinge’s service headquarters are in York, Pennsylvania in the United States and in Alexandria, Egypt (company name: DanReefer).

Services administration (GSA) schedule contractor

Klinge is a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Contractor and has made its products available on the online GSA Advantage Store. This store is used by Executive Agencies, Federal Agencies, the Senate, the House of Representatives, State and Local Governments, and other organizations to purchase commercial products and services.

Quality assurance and customer satisfaction

As a provider of dependable military and commercial products, Klinge Corporation is dedicated to continual product improvement and increasing customer satisfaction through its ISO-certified quality assurance programme (ISO 9001:2008). Klinge’s primary concern in any contract, large or small, is that the customer receives the correctly configured product in a timely manner.

About us

Klinge Corporation is the leading provider of specialised transport refrigeration in the world. Klinge Corporation’s customised designs offer civilian and military customers robust alternatives to standard, mass-produced products which often cannot meet the requirements of harsh environments or stringent testing. Continuing to build on excellence in design, engineering, and quality, Klinge combines experience and expertise with innovative refrigeration and diesel power generation concepts to provide customers with the product design that best meets their needs.

Current refrigeration transportation projects

Klinge’s current projects include work for Raytheon Technical Services Company, the Australian Defence Force, United Nations forces operating in Sudan (Bangladeshi Military), and the Hungarian Army. In addition, Klinge’s equipment is also found on pre-positioning ships in the United States Military Navy ships around the world, as well as at other US Military installations.

Other commercial customers include UBH International, Arkema, DuPont, and Eli Lilly.