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Arctic Commercial Walk-In Cooler & Freezer Combos

Arctic commercial walk-in cooler and freezer combination units give restaurants, grocery stores, caterers, commissaries, hotels, convenience stores, and other foodservice operations a way to combine refrigerated and frozen bulk storage within one walk-in refrigeration system.

At Nishi Enterprise, our Arctic collection currently focuses entirely on indoor walk-in cooler/freezer combo units. Available footprints range from approximately 6' x 12' through 10' x 16', with multiple configurations for refrigeration-system placement and flooring.

The assortment includes models with remote compressors and top-mounted self-contained refrigeration systems, along with both floorless configurations and versions supplied with an insulated floor.

This gives foodservice operators the ability to compare not only overall walk-in size, but also how the refrigeration system and floor configuration fit the building, kitchen layout, storage requirements, and installation plan.

For additional cold-storage equipment, browse our Commercial Refrigeration collection.

What Is an Arctic Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Combo?

An Arctic walk-in cooler/freezer combo combines two temperature-controlled storage areas within one larger commercial walk-in structure.

One section is designed for refrigerated storage while the other is designed for frozen storage.

This allows a restaurant or commercial food operation to store chilled and frozen inventory in one integrated walk-in footprint rather than installing completely separate walk-in boxes in different areas of the building.

Why Choose a Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Combination?

Many commercial kitchens need significantly more refrigerated and frozen storage than reach-in equipment alone can provide.

A combination walk-in can centralize bulk cold storage for:

• Fresh produce
• Meat and poultry
• Dairy products
• Prepared ingredients
• Sauces and bases
• Beverages
• Frozen foods
• Frozen desserts
• Bulk cases
• Catering inventory
• Restaurant backstock

The refrigerated and frozen products remain separated into their appropriate temperature zones while sharing the overall walk-in system.

Arctic Indoor Walk-In Refrigeration

The Arctic products currently represented in this collection are designed as indoor commercial walk-in cooler/freezer combinations.

This distinction matters because indoor and outdoor walk-ins can require different construction, weather protection, roofing, installation details, and project planning.

Restaurants shopping this collection should plan these units as part of an indoor commercial refrigeration project.

Arctic Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Sizes

The current Arctic assortment covers nine primary footprints:

• 6' x 12'
• 8' x 12'
• 10' x 12'
• 6' x 14'
• 8' x 14'
• 10' x 14'
• 6' x 16'
• 8' x 16'
• 10' x 16'

Each footprint is represented in multiple configurations, allowing the restaurant to compare refrigeration placement and flooring as well as overall dimensions.

6' x 12' Arctic Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Combos

The approximately 6' x 12' Arctic models provide one of the most compact footprints in the current assortment.

With approximately 72 square feet of overall footprint, this size can be useful for restaurants that need both refrigerated and frozen walk-in storage but have limited available back-of-house space.

Arctic BL126 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The Arctic BL126 family is built around a 6' x 12' footprint.

The family includes several configurations:

• Remote refrigeration with floorless construction
• Top-mounted refrigeration with floorless construction
• Remote refrigeration with insulated floor
• Top-mounted refrigeration with insulated floor

This allows a restaurant to start with the same general walk-in size and then choose the refrigeration and floor arrangement appropriate to the project.

Arctic BL126 COMBO-C-R

The Arctic BL126 COMBO-C-R 6' x 12' Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Combo uses a remote refrigeration configuration and is listed as a floorless model.

This format can be considered when the project is designed around a remote refrigeration system and an appropriate existing installation surface.

Arctic BL126 COMBO-C-SC

The Arctic BL126 COMBO-C-SC uses the same basic 6' x 12' footprint with a top-mounted self-contained refrigeration configuration.

This creates another option for operators who prefer the refrigeration package located directly above the walk-in rather than remotely positioned elsewhere.

Arctic BL126 COMBO-CF-R

The Arctic BL126 COMBO-CF-R adds an insulated floor while retaining the remote refrigeration configuration.

Arctic BL126 COMBO-CF-SC

The Arctic BL126 COMBO-CF-SC combines the 6' x 12' footprint with an insulated floor and top-mounted refrigeration.

8' x 12' Arctic Walk-In Combos

The 8' x 12' family increases the available footprint compared with the 6' x 12' models while maintaining a 12-foot depth.

This can be useful for restaurants that need more shelving, aisle room, and case storage but do not want to move immediately to a 14 or 16-foot-deep walk-in.

Arctic BL128 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The Arctic BL128 family provides approximately 8' x 12' overall dimensions.

Like the other Arctic families in the collection, BL128 models are available in combinations of remote or top-mounted refrigeration and floorless or insulated-floor construction.

10' x 12' Arctic Walk-In Combos

A 10' x 12' walk-in creates a wider storage environment that can allow additional shelving runs or more generous aisle arrangements depending on interior layout.

This size may make sense for restaurants that have substantial bulk storage needs but are constrained to approximately 12 feet of depth.

Arctic BL1210 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The BL1210 family uses an approximately 10' x 12' footprint and is available across the same four core configuration types represented throughout the current Arctic collection.

6' x 14' Arctic Walk-In Combos

The 6' x 14' format adds depth while maintaining a relatively narrow width.

This can be particularly useful in restaurant spaces where the available refrigeration area is long and narrow rather than square.

Arctic BL146 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The BL146 family provides a 6' x 14' indoor cooler/freezer combination in remote and top-mounted configurations, with options both with and without an insulated floor.

8' x 14' Arctic Walk-In Combos

An 8' x 14' footprint provides approximately 112 square feet of overall area.

This size moves into a substantial commercial storage format for restaurants, caterers, grocery operations, hotels, and commissaries.

Arctic BL148 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The Arctic BL148 family offers approximately 8' x 14' dimensions.

As with other families, customers can compare remote vs. top-mounted refrigeration and floorless vs. insulated-floor construction.

Arctic BL148 COMBO-C-R

The Arctic BL148 COMBO-C-R 8' x 14' Walk-In Cooler/Freezer combines an approximately 112-square-foot footprint with remote refrigeration and floorless construction.

Arctic BL148 COMBO-CF-SC

The Arctic BL148 COMBO-CF-SC 8' x 14' Walk-In Cooler/Freezer combines the same footprint with an insulated floor and top-mounted refrigeration.

10' x 14' Arctic Walk-In Combos

The 10' x 14' family provides a broad walk-in footprint for foodservice operations with substantial cold-storage requirements.

Restaurants should plan shelving and aisle width carefully so the additional square footage converts into usable storage rather than simply becoming open floor area.

Arctic BL1410 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The BL1410 family uses an approximately 10' x 14' indoor footprint and is offered across remote, top-mounted, floorless, and insulated-floor configurations.

6' x 16' Arctic Walk-In Combos

A 6' x 16' walk-in provides a long, relatively narrow storage format.

This footprint can work in buildings where available refrigeration space extends deeper into the back of the restaurant rather than across a wide wall.

Arctic BL166 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The Arctic BL166 family provides 6' x 16' indoor cooler/freezer combinations across the core configuration options represented in the collection.

8' x 16' Arctic Walk-In Combos

At approximately 8' x 16', the walk-in provides substantial room for refrigerated and frozen case storage, shelving, and backstock.

This size can be appropriate for high-volume restaurants, commissaries, banquet facilities, caterers, and other operations that receive large food deliveries.

Arctic BL168 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The BL168 family provides an 8' x 16' indoor configuration with choices for remote or top-mounted refrigeration and floorless or insulated-floor construction.

10' x 16' Arctic Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Combos

The approximately 10' x 16' models are the largest footprint currently represented in the Arctic collection.

At approximately 160 square feet overall, these systems are intended for operations with significant refrigerated and frozen storage requirements.

Arctic BL1610 Walk-In Cooler/Freezer

The Arctic BL1610 family provides approximately 10' x 16' of combined walk-in footprint.

This size can support large restaurant inventories, catering production, bulk receiving, commissary operations, and other high-volume foodservice applications.

Arctic BL1610 COMBO-C-R

The Arctic BL1610 COMBO-C-R 10' x 16' Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Combo pairs the largest current footprint with remote refrigeration and a floorless configuration.

Arctic BL1610 COMBO-CF-SC

The Arctic BL1610 COMBO-CF-SC 10' x 16' Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Combo provides an insulated floor and top-mounted refrigeration within the same 10' x 16' footprint.

Remote Compressor Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Combos

A remote refrigeration system places the condensing equipment away from the walk-in box rather than mounting the entire refrigeration package directly on top of the unit.

This can be useful when the building design has a dedicated location for refrigeration equipment or when the project benefits from keeping compressor heat and noise away from the immediate storage area.

Remote systems require appropriate refrigeration-system design and installation, so the walk-in should be planned with the installer before purchase.

Top-Mounted Walk-In Refrigeration

A top-mounted self-contained refrigeration system places the refrigeration package above the walk-in structure.

This can simplify the physical refrigeration layout because the system remains closely integrated with the box rather than requiring the condensing unit to be located elsewhere.

However, the building must provide sufficient overhead space, electrical service, ventilation, and service access for the exact unit.

Remote vs. Top-Mounted Walk-In Refrigeration

Neither configuration is automatically better for every restaurant.

A remote system may make sense when the project already includes a suitable remote equipment location.

A top-mounted system can be attractive when the project calls for a more consolidated walk-in refrigeration package.

Before choosing, consider:

• Available ceiling height
• Refrigeration-equipment location
• Heat rejection
• Noise
• Electrical requirements
• Service access
• Installation complexity
• Building layout

Floorless Arctic Walk-In Combos

Several Arctic walk-in cooler/freezer combinations are offered without an integral insulated floor.

A floorless configuration can be appropriate when the project has a suitable prepared floor system and the walk-in specification supports that installation.

The building surface, insulation requirements, local project requirements, drainage, sanitation, freezer conditions, and structural considerations should all be reviewed professionally before choosing a floorless unit.

Arctic Walk-Ins with Insulated Floors

Other Arctic models include an insulated floor as part of the walk-in package.

These are identified in the current product lineup by the floor configuration in the model description.

An insulated floor can be particularly important where the underlying building floor does not already provide the appropriate construction for the planned refrigerated or frozen application.

Floorless vs. Insulated-Floor Walk-Ins

This decision should be made as part of the building and refrigeration design, not simply by comparing purchase price.

Consider:

• Existing floor construction
• Whether the unit includes freezer storage
• Insulation beneath the walk-in
• Finished floor height
• Threshold and cart movement
• Drainage
• Sanitation
• Structural load
• Applicable installation requirements

Arctic Dual-Temperature Walk-In Storage

The Arctic products in this collection provide separate cooler and freezer areas within one combination unit.

Current product listings describe cooler-side operating ranges around 35°F to 41°F and freezer-side ranges around -10°F to 0°F for representative models.

Actual operation should follow the requirements and specifications of the exact system, refrigeration package, food being stored, and installation.

Walk-In Cooler Section

The refrigerated portion can be used for bulk chilled ingredients and restaurant backstock.

Common categories may include produce, dairy, sauces, beverages, prepared ingredients, meats, and other foods requiring refrigerated storage.

Walk-In Freezer Section

The freezer section provides separate space for frozen meats, vegetables, desserts, prepared foods, bread products, and other frozen inventory.

Keeping frozen storage physically separated from the cooler side allows one combination system to support two very different storage conditions.

Walk-In Combo vs. Separate Cooler and Freezer

A combination unit integrates refrigerated and frozen storage into one larger structure.

Separate standalone walk-ins create two physically independent boxes.

The best arrangement depends on building layout, inventory volume, workflow, installation costs, refrigeration design, and future expansion plans.

Walk-In Combo vs. Reach-In Refrigeration

A reach-in refrigerator or freezer is designed for smaller quantities of frequently accessed products.

A walk-in is designed for bulk storage and allows employees to physically enter the refrigerated space.

Many restaurants use both.

The walk-in holds cases and backstock, while reach-ins and prep refrigeration keep smaller quantities close to the cookline or prep station.

Browse our Commercial Refrigeration collection for additional cold-storage options.

How Big of a Walk-In Does a Restaurant Need?

Walk-in size should be based on inventory and delivery patterns rather than simply choosing the largest box that fits the building.

Consider:

• Weekly food volume
• Delivery frequency
• Refrigerated vs. frozen inventory
• Case sizes
• Shelving layout
• Aisle space
• Seasonal inventory
• Catering volume
• Beverage storage
• Future growth

Do Not Size a Walk-In by Square Footage Alone

A walk-in with more floor area does not automatically provide more useful storage.

Interior layout determines how much product can actually be organized and accessed efficiently.

Shelving depth, door position, aisle width, cooler/freezer partitioning, and evaporator placement can all affect usable capacity.

Plan Walk-In Shelving Early

Before choosing the final size, sketch the shelving layout.

Determine how many rows of shelving can fit while leaving enough aisle space for employees and cases to move through the walk-in.

This can prevent a large walk-in from being poorly utilized because the interior storage system was treated as an afterthought.

6-Foot-Wide Walk-Ins

A 6-foot width can work well in narrow back-of-house spaces.

Because aisle room is limited, shelving depth and door placement become especially important.

8-Foot-Wide Walk-Ins

An 8-foot width gives restaurants additional flexibility for shelving and movement while remaining smaller than a full 10-foot-wide room.

10-Foot-Wide Walk-Ins

A 10-foot-wide walk-in can support more substantial storage layouts but requires correspondingly more building space.

At this size, operators should carefully plan shelving aisles so the increased footprint becomes useful storage capacity.

12-Foot-Deep Walk-Ins

A 12-foot depth represents the shallowest group in the current Arctic collection.

This may be enough for restaurants with moderate bulk inventory or buildings where deeper refrigeration would interfere with prep areas, hallways, or receiving.

14-Foot-Deep Walk-Ins

A 14-foot depth creates a middle ground between the 12 and 16-foot Arctic families.

16-Foot-Deep Walk-Ins

Sixteen-foot-deep models provide the most depth in the current collection and are intended for businesses with substantial available back-of-house space and storage needs.

Walk-In Coolers for Restaurants

Restaurants use walk-in refrigeration to receive and organize bulk ingredients before smaller quantities move to individual prep and cookline stations.

A combination cooler/freezer can keep both chilled and frozen backstock in one central area.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Indian Restaurants

Indian restaurants often carry substantial refrigerated and frozen inventory, including dairy, vegetables, meat, sauces, prepared bases, paneer, frozen items, and large quantities of ingredients for catering and weekend volume.

A cooler/freezer combination can give the restaurant separate bulk-storage zones without relying entirely on several reach-in cabinets.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Pizzerias

Pizzerias may need bulk refrigerated storage for cheese, dough ingredients, sauces, vegetables, meats, beverages, and prepared products, plus freezer capacity for selected inventory.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Grocery Stores

Grocery and specialty-food businesses can use large cooler/freezer combinations for backstock before products move to customer-facing merchandising equipment.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Convenience Stores

Convenience stores may need bulk beverage, food, dairy, and frozen inventory storage behind the sales floor.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Catering Kitchens

Catering businesses often experience significant swings in inventory before large events.

A walk-in cooler/freezer combination can provide bulk storage for ingredients, prepared foods, desserts, meats, and event inventory.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Banquet Facilities

Banquet halls and event venues may need enough cold-storage capacity to support hundreds of meals within short production periods.

Larger 8' x 14', 10' x 14', 8' x 16', and 10' x 16' footprints may be particularly relevant where inventory volume is substantial.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Hotels

Hotels can use walk-in refrigeration to support restaurants, banquet kitchens, room service, cafés, bars, and catering operations from one centralized back-of-house area.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Commissaries

Commissaries and central production kitchens may require particularly large cold-storage systems because one facility can supply several restaurants, stores, schools, or event operations.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Bakeries

Bakeries may use walk-in coolers and freezers for dairy, fillings, dough, prepared desserts, frozen products, and bulk ingredient storage depending on production needs.

Arctic Walk-Ins for Food Distribution

The larger Arctic combination units can also be relevant to operations that hold commercial food inventory before distribution.

Storage density, pallet or cart movement, shelving, and receiving procedures should be considered when selecting the footprint.

4-Inch Insulated Panels

Representative Arctic listings specify approximately 4-inch insulated wall and ceiling panels using polyurethane foam construction.

The exact panel specification should always be confirmed on the individual walk-in model before final project approval.

Cam-Lock Walk-In Panels

Representative Arctic models use modular panel construction with cam-lock connectors.

This type of walk-in construction allows insulated panels to be joined into the overall enclosure during installation.

Proper assembly is essential to create a correctly aligned and sealed refrigeration envelope.

Walk-In Doors

Representative Arctic walk-in listings include commercial door components such as magnetic gaskets, self-closing hinges, and an interior safety release.

Door performance is important because every opening provides a path for cold air to escape and warmer air to enter.

Magnetic Door Gaskets

A properly sealing gasket helps the walk-in door close against the frame and reduces unnecessary air leakage.

Gaskets should be inspected regularly for tears, damage, deformation, or debris that prevents proper sealing.

Self-Closing Walk-In Doors

Self-closing hardware can help reduce the chance that employees accidentally leave the walk-in door standing open after entering or exiting.

Employees should still be trained to confirm the door closes completely.

Interior Safety Release

Commercial walk-in doors commonly include a method for opening the door from inside the walk-in.

Keep the interior release accessible and do not block it with shelving, boxes, or inventory.

Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Layout

Think about how employees will use the space before finalizing installation.

Frequently used products should remain reasonably accessible, while slower-moving cases can be positioned deeper into the storage system.

Separate Cooler & Freezer Inventory

The two temperature zones should each have their own organization plan.

The cooler side may need more produce, dairy, meat, sauces, and prepared ingredients, while the freezer side may require different shelving spacing for boxed frozen inventory.

Walk-In Aisle Width

Employees need enough interior room to move cases into and out of storage without continuously rearranging product.

A walk-in that is packed too tightly may technically hold more cases but become difficult to use efficiently.

Walk-In Door Placement

Door position affects how employees enter the walk-in and how shelving can be arranged inside.

The surrounding kitchen also needs enough clearance for the door and traffic entering or exiting the cold-storage area.

Plan the Walk-In Near Receiving

In many restaurant layouts, placing bulk refrigeration reasonably close to receiving can reduce the distance employees carry cases through the kitchen.

The ideal location still depends on building access, utilities, prep flow, fire protection, structural conditions, and the overall restaurant design.

Plan the Walk-In Near Prep

Prep employees often access bulk produce, meat, dairy, sauces, and ingredients stored in the walk-in.

Locating cold storage too far from prep can add unnecessary walking throughout every shift.

Walk-In Refrigeration & Restaurant Workflow

The best walk-in is not simply the biggest unit the restaurant can afford.

It should fit the receiving, storage, prep, cooking, and inventory workflow of the kitchen.

Remote Condensing Unit Placement

A remote refrigeration system requires an appropriate location for the condensing equipment.

The final location should be determined as part of the refrigeration design by qualified professionals.

Top-Mounted Refrigeration & Ceiling Height

A top-mounted system requires additional overhead clearance beyond the height of the insulated walk-in box itself.

Do not measure only the panel height when determining whether a top-mounted system fits the room.

Walk-In Service Access

Refrigeration components need to remain accessible for inspection and service.

A tightly enclosed installation may make future maintenance unnecessarily difficult.

Walk-In Electrical Requirements

Commercial walk-in refrigeration can involve multiple electrical components including refrigeration equipment, evaporator components, lights, door heaters, controls, and other accessories depending on the system.

Electrical requirements should be verified for the exact Arctic model and refrigeration package before installation.

Walk-In Refrigeration Installation

A walk-in cooler/freezer combination is a major commercial refrigeration project rather than a plug-in appliance.

Panel assembly, refrigeration, electrical work, flooring, drainage, structural conditions, and other building considerations may all need to be coordinated.

Use qualified professionals and follow the exact manufacturer documentation and applicable project requirements.

Measure the Installation Area Carefully

Before purchasing a walk-in, verify:

• Room width
• Room depth
• Ceiling height
• Column locations
• Doorways
• Hallways
• Sprinklers
• Lights
• Plumbing
• Electrical service
• Floor condition
• Refrigeration-system location
• Service clearance

Walk-In Ceiling Clearance

The building ceiling must provide enough space not only for the insulated box but also for refrigeration equipment, piping, installation access, and future service where applicable.

Walk-In Flooring

Floor construction is particularly important because these Arctic products combine both cooler and freezer zones.

Determine early whether the project should use one of the insulated-floor configurations or a floorless model designed around an appropriate prepared surface.

Do Not Choose Floorless Only to Save Money

The correct floor configuration should follow the installation requirements of the building and refrigeration system.

An inappropriate floor design can create far more expensive problems than the initial difference between model configurations.

Walk-In Cooler/Freezer Shelving

Shelving is critical to usable storage capacity.

Plan shelves around the case sizes and food categories the restaurant actually receives.

Leaving enough clearance around refrigeration components and airflow paths is also important.

Do Not Block Walk-In Airflow

Inventory should not be stacked in ways that interfere with refrigeration airflow.

Proper air movement helps the system maintain more consistent storage conditions throughout the enclosure.

Organize Walk-In Inventory

A practical walk-in organization system may divide products by category, prep station, delivery date, or menu use.

Clear organization can make inventory counting and product rotation easier.

Use Appropriate Food Storage Procedures

A walk-in provides refrigerated space, but food still needs to be stored according to the restaurant's food-safety and operational procedures.

Shelving placement, containers, raw-product separation, labeling, dating, and rotation all remain important.

Walk-In Temperature Monitoring

Restaurants should establish routine temperature-monitoring procedures appropriate to their equipment and food-safety program.

The refrigeration controls and any independent monitoring devices should be used according to their manufacturer instructions.

Walk-In Door Maintenance

Inspect door gaskets, hinges, closers, handles, and safety-release hardware periodically.

A damaged gasket or door that does not close correctly can increase air infiltration and affect refrigeration performance.

Walk-In Panel Maintenance

Inspect panel joints, surfaces, corners, and areas around penetrations for signs of physical damage or moisture problems.

Do not drill through insulated walk-in panels casually when adding shelving, electrical devices, or other equipment.

Walk-In Refrigeration Maintenance

Compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, drains, controls, and other refrigeration components should be maintained according to manufacturer recommendations.

Service frequency depends on the equipment, environment, usage, and installation.

Keep Condensing Equipment Clean

Where the refrigeration system uses air-cooled condensing equipment, dust and grease accumulation can interfere with heat rejection.

Maintenance should follow the refrigeration manufacturer's procedures.

Restaurant Grease & Walk-In Equipment

Commercial kitchens can create airborne grease that eventually reaches refrigeration equipment located nearby.

This is another reason to plan refrigeration-system location and maintenance access carefully.

Walk-In Cooler/Freezer for New Restaurants

For a new restaurant project, the walk-in should be sized before the final kitchen plan is locked.

Changing from a 6' x 12' unit to a 10' x 16' unit later can affect walls, prep space, aisles, electrical service, refrigeration routing, and receiving flow.

Replacing an Existing Walk-In

Do not assume a replacement walk-in should simply match the old exterior dimensions.

The restaurant's inventory volume, delivery schedule, refrigeration needs, and interior layout may have changed since the original system was installed.

Expanding Restaurant Cold Storage

If a restaurant constantly fills every reach-in and stacks cases wherever space is available, the issue may be insufficient bulk storage rather than a need for another small refrigerator.

A properly sized walk-in combination can centralize backstock while allowing reach-ins to return to their intended role as point-of-use refrigeration.

Walk-In Combos for High-Volume Restaurants

High-volume restaurants should consider larger footprints only when receiving and production volume justify them.

Ten-by-fourteen, eight-by-sixteen, and ten-by-sixteen configurations can provide substantial storage but also consume significant building space and require careful installation planning.

Walk-In Combos for Smaller Restaurants

A 6' x 12' or 6' x 14' configuration may be more practical when back-of-house space is constrained.

The compact footprint still provides separate cooler and freezer sections, but shelving and aisle layout become especially important.

Walk-In Refrigeration for Full Restaurant Projects

A walk-in should be coordinated with the rest of the kitchen equipment plan.

Receiving, shelving, prep tables, reach-ins, cookline refrigeration, dry storage, sinks, and employee pathways all interact with the cold-storage location.

Arctic Walk-In Size Comparison

The current Arctic collection progresses from approximately 72 square feet at the 6' x 12' footprint to approximately 160 square feet at 10' x 16'.

Intermediate sizes allow restaurants to increase either width, depth, or both rather than jumping directly from the smallest unit to the largest.

Which Arctic Walk-In Is Best for a Restaurant?

There is no single best model for every operation.

A useful selection process is:

1. Determine how much cooler and freezer storage you need.
2. Measure the available indoor installation area.
3. Plan shelving and aisle layout.
4. Decide whether the project needs an insulated floor.
5. Determine whether remote or top-mounted refrigeration better fits the building.
6. Verify electrical and refrigeration requirements.
7. Confirm delivery and installation access.
8. Review the final configuration with appropriate installation professionals.

Arctic Remote Compressor Models

Remote configurations in the current collection use model descriptions ending in the remote-system designation.

These are useful for projects planned around separately located refrigeration equipment.

Arctic Top-Mounted Compressor Models

Top-mounted configurations position the refrigeration system above the walk-in and are identified separately in the current assortment.

Check overhead clearance carefully when evaluating these models.

Arctic Models with Floors

Models identified with the insulated-floor configuration include a floor as part of the walk-in system.

These should be compared with the building construction and final installation requirements rather than selected solely by footprint.

Arctic Floorless Models

Floorless versions allow the walk-in enclosure to integrate with an appropriate prepared building floor system.

Because these units contain freezer storage as well as cooler storage, floor planning deserves particular attention.

Common Arctic Walk-In Footprint Choices

For a compact operation, start by comparing the 6' x 12' and 6' x 14' families.

For a mid-size restaurant or catering operation, 8' x 12', 8' x 14', or 8' x 16' may provide a useful balance.

For substantial bulk storage, compare the 10-foot-wide and 16-foot-deep options based on available building space.

Commercial Walk-In Refrigeration Buying Checklist

Before ordering an Arctic walk-in cooler/freezer combo, verify:

• Overall exterior dimensions
• Available installation area
• Ceiling clearance
• Cooler and freezer storage requirements
• Remote vs. top-mounted refrigeration
• Floorless vs. insulated-floor configuration
• Electrical requirements
• Refrigeration installation requirements
• Door location and swing
• Interior shelving plan
• Employee aisle space
• Delivery path
• Receiving workflow
• Service access
• Future inventory growth

Shop Arctic Commercial Walk-In Cooler & Freezer Combos

Nishi Enterprise carries Arctic walk-in coolers, Arctic walk-in freezers, commercial walk-in cooler/freezer combos, indoor walk-in refrigeration, restaurant walk-in cooler freezer systems, remote compressor walk-ins, top-mounted walk-in refrigeration, floorless walk-ins, and insulated-floor walk-in cooler/freezer combinations.

The current Arctic collection includes approximately 6' x 12', 8' x 12', 10' x 12', 6' x 14', 8' x 14', 10' x 14', 6' x 16', 8' x 16', and 10' x 16' indoor combination systems. Each major footprint is represented in multiple configurations so operators can compare remote vs. top-mounted refrigeration and floorless vs. insulated-floor construction.

Whether you are building a new restaurant, expanding an existing kitchen, replacing an aging walk-in, or adding bulk refrigerated and frozen storage for a catering or commissary operation, explore the Arctic collection above to compare dimensions, floor construction, refrigeration-system placement, and overall storage footprint.

For additional foodservice refrigeration, browse our Commercial Refrigeration collection.