“These next-generation Supra units deliver improved capacities more efficiently, while using less fuel and refrigerant,” says Scott Parker, product manager, truck products, Carrier Transicold. “The new design reduces sound output by as much as three decibels relative to earlier models, making the new Supra series especially well-suited for nighttime urban deliveries. It also trims weight, resulting in units that weigh 5 to 9 percent less than comparable competitive units.”
Joining the Supra S6 model, which was introduced in 2019, are the S7, S8 and S9 models, which Carrier Transicold says provides solutions for trucks ranging from 10 to 28 ft. in length. Using about 50 percent less refrigerant, all four models provide greater cooling capacity than prior models, the company says, some up to 20 percent more depending on model and operating conditions.
“Improved efficiency means fuel economy is significantly improved,” Parker says. “For example, a Supra S7 unit consumes about 37 percent less fuel than its predecessor. When parked and operating on electric standby power, models in the new Supra series deliver refrigeration capacities* that approach or are equal to their capacities when engine-driven, surpassing some competitive products, which can lose up to a quarter of their capacity when running on electric standby.”
Carrier Transicold says the platform’s new architecture streamlines the refrigeration system into a configuration using 42 percent fewer unique components than earlier models. To reduce service requirements, the series includes design enhancements, such as the use of maintenance-free fans and upgrades that enabled the oil-service interval to be extended by 33 percent to 2,000 hours, among other improvements, the company says. A wrap-around honeycomb grille also provides a more contemporary appearance and is removable for easy access to internal components.
The Supra series now features Carrier Transicold’s sophisticated APX control technology, providing intelligent performance optimization, automatic trip data recording and enhanced system diagnostics. Drivers can conveniently tap into the APX system’s functionality through the dash-mounted Cab Command control interface.
The new Supra series seamlessly integrates with Carrier Transicold’s eSolutions telematics offering, enabling remote monitoring and control of the refrigeration system, GPS location data, geofencing and many more capabilities, the company says.
