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Carrier Transicold Pte Ltd

Introduction

Carrier Transicold, a division of Carrier Corporation,
specialises in manufacturing transport refrigeration systems,
with expertise in assembling and testing refrigeration
equipment for containers in trucks and trailers. The
manufacturing plant in Singapore started its operation in
1993, and is located on the western side of Singapore. The
plant supplies refrigeration units for transport to different
parts of the world.

Figure 1 depicts oa refrigeration unit integrated into a
container. These cooling systems play a pivotal role in
preserving perishable goods, including food, medicine, and
blood plasma, during transportation by land and sea.
Figure 1: Refrigeration unit installed on a container.
Company Operation

Carrier Transicold employs an assembly line in its Carrier Transicold adopts a U-shaped layout for its assembly
manufacturing operations to fabricate refrigeration units. line to optimise efficiency and logistical flow. This layout
and electronic goods. not only conserves space but also facilitates a smoother
Key processes involved in the manufacture of refrigeration workflow. The schematic representation of a U-shaped
units include: assembly line is shown in Figure 2.
• Installing Components: Assembling various components
to form the core structure of the refrigeration unit.

• Wiring: Integrating electrical wiring systems to ensure
seamless functionality.

• Installing Copper Pipes: Incorporating copper pipes
essential for refrigerant circulation within the unit.

• Leak Test: Conducting rigorous tests to detect and rectify
any potential leaks within the system.

• Functional Test: Validating the operational effectiveness
of the assembled unit through comprehensive testing
procedures.
Figure 2: U-shape layout of the assembly line, Carrier
Transicold.

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