Brands of commercial circular air curtain cabinets include Nenwell, AUCMA, XINGX, Hiron, etc. These cabinets are essential equipment for supermarkets, convenience stores, and premium fresh produce stores, combining the functions of “360-degree full-angle product display” and “air-cooled low-temperature preservation.” They not only meet the storage needs of products such as beverages, fresh produce, and pre-prepared meals but also enhance the shopping experience of consumers through an open (or semi-open) structure.
With the upgrading of new retail requirements for “scenario-based consumption” and “efficient preservation,” circular air curtain cabinets are not only required to have stable refrigeration performance but also need continuous iteration in aspects such as energy efficiency ratio, structural design, and intelligent control. This has also driven technological competition and differentiated development among brands.
I. Mainstream Brands in Southeast Asia
1. AUCMA: A Veteran in the Refrigeration Field
Founded in 1987, AUCMA is a benchmark enterprise in China’s refrigeration industry. Relying on its industrial base in Qingdao, Shandong, it has formed a full product line layout ranging from household freezers to commercial cold chain equipment. In the field of circular air curtain cabinets, its core advantages stem from long-term accumulation of refrigeration technology:
It adopts the “copper tube refrigeration + air-cooled frost-free” technology, ensuring uniform temperature inside the cabinet (with a fluctuation range of within ±1℃), preventing frost from affecting product quality and equipment energy consumption;
The products cover a wide range of capacities (from 405 liters to over 1000 liters) and support personalized configurations such as “single-door/double-door/with window curtains,” adapting to supermarkets of different scales;
As a listed company and one of the “Top 500 Chinese Enterprises,” it has an extensive after-sales network, a low equipment failure rate (with a user satisfaction rate of over 86%), and has long been regarded as the “preferred choice for reliability.”
2. XINGX: A Benchmark in Cold Chain Manufacturing in the Yangtze River Delta
Zhejiang XINGX Group, established in 1988, is a large-scale production base for freezers and refrigerators in the Yangtze River Delta. The highlights of its circular air curtain cabinets lie in the balance of “large capacity + energy efficiency”:
With the “high-efficiency evaporator fan + intelligent digital temperature control” technology, the temperature inside the cabinet can be precisely controlled (within the 2-8℃ preservation range), and the energy consumption is 15% lower than the industry average;
The cabinet body uses the “C-shaped integral foaming” process, which enhances structural strength while reducing cold loss, making it suitable for the “large display volume” requirements of large supermarkets;
The products are available in various colors (such as dark gray, white, etc.), easily integrating into different store decoration styles, with an annual market sales volume of over 9,000 units.
3. DONPER: The Hidden Champion of Compressor Technology
Founded in 1966, DONPER is one of the few domestic brands with the ability to independently research and manufacture compressors. Its compressor production and sales volume are leading globally (serving as a core supplier for brands like Haier and Midea). In the field of circular air curtain cabinets, its advantages come from “heart-level” technical support:
Its self-developed compressors are highly energy-efficient and operate with low noise (running noise < 45dB). Combined with the “high-efficiency condensing unit + intelligent control algorithm,” they achieve rapid refrigeration and long-term stable operation;
Relying on the “National Enterprise Technology Center + Postdoctoral Workstation,” it has iterated air curtain cabinets with the function of “ultraviolet disinfection,” meeting the high hygiene requirements of scenarios such as fresh produce and cooked food.
4. Midea: Integration of Intelligence and Multiple Scenarios
As a globally renowned comprehensive home appliance brand, Midea’s competitiveness in the field of circular air curtain cabinets is reflected in its intelligent ecosystem:
With the help of Internet of Things technology, air curtain cabinets can be connected to the “Mijia APP,” enabling digital management functions such as remote temperature control, energy consumption monitoring, and fault warning;
The products cover “light commercial + general retail” scenarios, including both small circular cabinets for convenience stores (such as the 318-liter model) and large-capacity models for fresh produce stores. The appearance is simple and modern, fitting the style of “internet-famous stores” and “premium supermarkets”;
Relying on its extensive after-sales system, it can provide “24-hour response” in many places across the country, with leading service efficiency.
5. Hiron: Precise Innovation in Circular Structure
Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain focuses on the “sub-segment of supermarket cold chains.” The characteristics of its circular air curtain cabinets lie in the refined design of structure and configuration:
It adopts the “open-air curtain + adjustable glass shelves,” ensuring a 360-degree display effect while allowing flexible adjustment of the shelf height according to the height of the products;
Optional configurations such as “remote condensing units” (suitable for scenarios with limited store space) and “LED shelf lights” (enhancing the display quality of products) are available to meet customized needs. It has an excellent reputation in the field of “customized cold chain solutions” for mid-to-high-end supermarkets.
6. Emerging Brands: Breaking Through with Differentiation
JiXUE (founded in 2016, a Shanghai-based brand): Focuses on “high cost-performance + fast delivery,” targeting small and medium-sized supermarkets and convenience stores. It offers a wide range of styles (mini circular cabinets, available in multiple colors) and supports small-batch customization, suitable for start-up retail brands.
7.Nenwell Series air curtain cabinets
The SBG series uses R22/R404a refrigerants, is equipped with a digital display controller, features adjustable shelves, and is made of stainless steel. The NW-ZHB series has automatic defrosting, adjustable shelf heights, various exterior colors, and offers a higher cost performance ratio.
LECON (founded in 2010, a Foshan-based brand): Features “full-scenario commercial appliance matching.” Its circular air curtain cabinets can form “complete equipment solutions” with baking cabinets and hot pot ingredient display cabinets, and it provides “free on-site installation + lifetime maintenance guidance,” with strong competitiveness in the integrated catering and retail scenarios.
II. High-End Customization of European Brands
1. AMBACH (Germany): A Benchmark of Industrial-Grade Quality
As a well-known German manufacturer of air handling equipment, AMBACH’s circular air curtain cabinets are renowned for “high quality + energy efficiency”:
Through the “optimized design of the air curtain flow field,” it forms a uniform “air curtain barrier,” reducing cold leakage and at the same time reducing the energy consumption of the fan (with an energy efficiency ratio reaching the European A++ level);
The cabinet body is made of food-grade stainless steel and environmentally friendly insulation materials, with excellent corrosion resistance and thermal insulation performance, and the equipment lifespan can exceed 15 years.
2. FRIGOMAT (Spain): An Expert in Customized Solutions
FRIGOMAT is a leader in the air curtain cabinet industry in Spain, specializing in “flexible customization”:
From the size and color of the cabinet body to the parameters of the refrigeration system and additional functions (anti-fog glass, intelligent freshness-locking system), all can be deeply customized;
It is especially suitable for “irregularly shaped stores” or “brand-themed stores,” perfectly fitting the spatial and visual design requirements, and has a high market share in the European high-end retail market.
3. KW (Italy): The Integration of Design and Performance
The circular air curtain cabinets of the Italian veteran manufacturer KW combine “Italian industrial design” with “efficient refrigeration”:
The cabinet body features simple and smooth lines, and the combination of glass shelves and LED lighting has a high “display aesthetic,” enhancing the visual appeal of products;
It adopts a “dual-circulation refrigeration system,” which can achieve “different temperatures for different shelves” (for example, placing beverages on the upper shelves and fresh produce on the lower shelves), meeting the needs of mixed display of multiple product categories, and is favored by trendy premium stores.
4. Systemair (Sweden): The Cross-Border Advantage of Ventilation and Cold Chain
Systemair is a globally renowned supplier of air conditioning and ventilation systems. The advantages of its circular air curtain cabinets come from “aerodynamic technology”:
The wind speed and direction of the air curtain are precisely controlled, effectively isolating external hot air without affecting the shopping experience of consumers;
The coordinated design of the ventilation and refrigeration systems makes the air circulation inside the cabinet more efficient, extending the product preservation period by about 20%, and it is widely used in the Nordic and North American markets.
5. Trox (Germany): The Technological Extension of Air Handling
Germany’s Trox is well-known for “air handling equipment,” and its circular air curtain cabinets inherit the genes of “precision manufacturing + energy-efficient control”:
Through the “frequency conversion fan + intelligent temperature control algorithm,” it automatically adjusts the refrigeration power according to the ambient temperature, reducing energy consumption by 30% compared to fixed-frequency equipment;
The cabinet is equipped with an “air purification module,” which can filter dust and odors, making it suitable for scenarios such as organic supermarkets and high-end fruit stores with high requirements for air quality.
III. Key Considerations for Purchasing Commercial Circular Air Curtain Cabinets
Refrigeration and Preservation Capabilities: Prioritize brands with technologies such as “copper tube refrigeration” and “air-cooled frost-free” to ensure uniform and stable temperature inside the cabinet (e.g., with small fluctuations within the 2-8℃ range), extending the product preservation period.
Structure and Display Effect: Pay attention to the “air curtain design” (whether it is uniform and prevents cold leakage), the “flexibility of the shelves” (whether the height/angle can be adjusted), as well as the match between the lighting, appearance, and the store style.
Energy Efficiency and Long-Term Costs: Check the energy efficiency rating (look for the “China Energy Label” in China, and European A++/A+ etc. abroad). Energy-efficient equipment can reduce electricity costs in the long run.
Intelligence and After-Sales Service: For digital management needs, choose brands with functions such as “remote control” and “fault warning”; also select brands with a complete after-sales network (nationwide warranty, quick response) to avoid affecting business operations.
Scene and Brand Matching: For small and medium-sized convenience stores, domestic brands with “high cost-performance + compact models” (such as AUCMA, XINGX, etc.) can be selected; for high-end supermarkets and imported product stores, foreign brands with “customization + industrial-grade quality” (such as AMBACH, FRIGOMAT, etc.) can be considered.
Whether domestic or foreign brands, commercial circular air curtain cabinets are evolving towards being “smarter, more energy-efficient, and more stylish.” You can select the most suitable brand according to your own positioning, budget, and scenario requirements.
Post time: Oct-10-2025 Views: