In the previous issue, we introduced the usage scenarios and functions of commercial upright cabinets. In this issue, we will bring you an interpretation of commercial Gelato Freezers. According to Nenwell data, 2,000 Gelato Freezers were sold in the first half of 2025. The market sales volume is large, accounting for 20% of the total, and they are very popular in the market. Their design style and unique functions can be regarded as the reasons for the large sales volume. Some people also say that the user experience is very good.
Any refrigeration equipment with a relatively large market share depends on its appearance design. An attractive appearance style always brings different effects, such as stimulating people’s appetite, improving mood, and boosting the desire to consume.
So, what are the characteristics of Gelato Freezers? Pay attention to these 5 points.
1. Appearance of Gelato Freezers
From the appearance, they have Italian cultural characteristics, such as simple pattern lines. The high-end appearance design presents a beauty of lines—often, the simpler the design, the more extraordinary it feels.
The internal design emphasizes space utilization: the larger the storage space, the stronger the heat dissipation performance. Components are arranged neatly and standardized, making the design more professional and facilitating later maintenance and upkeep.
The arc-shaped edge design is both aesthetically pleasing and safe. During frequent use, you’ll find it’s not easy to scratch your arm. If you look closely, the connection between each panel is seamless, meaning it’s not easy to accumulate dirt and is easy to clean.
2. Large space capacity
Why are Gelato Freezers often designed with large capacities? Italy is a popular tourist destination, so a large-capacity cabinet can meet continuous replenishment needs and avoid disrupting business. Additionally, Gelato comes in dozens of flavors—such as strawberry, watermelon, and grape—so Gelato Freezers typically feature more than 15 independent loading containers. This allows each flavor to be stored separately, preventing cross-contamination and preserving the uniqueness of each taste.
3. Excellent refrigeration performance
To keep Gelato tasting fresh and creamy, refrigeration performance is crucial. Italy’s climate is variable: the central region is hot and dry in summer, with average temperatures of 25–30°C, and some inland areas even reach 35°C. Southern regions, islands, and inland areas may also experience extreme heat, so Gelato Freezers rely on high-performance compressors to maintain stable cooling.
Due to large temperature differences, issues like frosting and fogging must be avoided. Most models use refrigeration and air-cooling designs; high-end versions may include humidity-regulating functions or weak cold-air circulation in the display area. This prevents the Gelato surface from hardening due to dryness, keeping it smooth and delicate.
4. Lighting and mobility convenience
Gelato Freezers are equipped with soft LED cold-light lamps. The light evenly illuminates the Gelato, highlighting its vibrant colors and creamy texture without affecting temperature stability (since LED cold lights generate minimal heat).
In terms of optical technology, accessories like lenses, light-guide plates, or reflector cups are used to adjust the angle and uniformity of the LED light, reducing light loss. For example, light-guide plates convert point light sources into surface light sources, improving lighting comfort and avoiding localized heat buildup from excessive light intensity.
Mobility is another advantage: 4 rubber casters are installed at the bottom, ensuring quiet, flexible movement and high load-bearing capacity. Casters are usually made from natural rubber (NR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), or polyurethane (PU), with additives like carbon black (30%–50% for load-bearing wheels, per the Rubber Industry Manual), vulcanizing agents, and anti-aging agents to enhance wear resistance.
5. Food-grade materials
Most internal components in contact with Gelato are made of food-grade stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean. The outer cabinet often uses heat-insulating materials (such as polyurethane foam layers) to reduce energy consumption, ensuring efficient cooling while minimizing power usage.
The above are the 5 key characteristics of commercial Gelato Freezers. In the next issue, we’ll summarize how to choose the right model. We hope this guide is helpful!
Post time: Jul-22-2025 Views: