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Fruit and vegetables ‘breathe’, a natural process in which oxygen is converted into CO₂ (carbon dioxide). An increased CO₂ level in a cold store ‘calms’ the fruit, but an excess will cause damage and must therefore be removed.

By lowering the level of oxygen in the cold store, respiration is slowed down and the ‘metabolism’ of important nutrients in fruits and vegetables is reduced. The objective is to keep the oxygen level in a cold store as low as possible in order to maintain quality and delay the ageing process as much as possible.

Measuring is knowing! Without accurate measurement and the appropriate control of the equipment, all kinds of things can go wrong. Besseling has developed its own measurement and control system (ACS – Atmosphere Control Station) which can be used to control your cold storage facility fully automatic. You only need to set the required values and the system will measure, control and maintain your chosen atmosphere.

During a storage season, a cold storage facility is constantly exposed to changing conditions that can directly affect the atmospheric conditions inside. Besseling offers solutions for optimum protection and security. Breather bag / Bufferlung; As a result of changing air pressure and the temperature fluctuations inside the cold store, the air volume is constantly subject to changes. In order to neutralize these variations, a breather bag is fitted onto the cold store. The bag stores the excess air of the cold store and if necessary (in case of low pressure) returns it to the store. This prevents ingress of oxygen-rich outside air into the cold store.