Food-grade insulated metal panels (IMPs) are ideal for creating temperature-controlled environments for businesses in the food and beverage industry to produce and store consumable goods. Allowing for fast installation, these panels efficiently meet the industry’s requirements for hygiene while holding consistent temperatures to reliably prevent spoilage and product loss. Learn more about the various applications of insulated metal panels and how panels from Base Construction, Inc. benefit our clients in the food and beverage industry.
Applications
Food-grade wall panels have numerous uses within the food and beverage industry for maximizing quality control. Our team has helped food and beverage processing plants, bottling facilities, bakeries, breweries, and more with custom panel solutions.
Cold Storage Facilities
- Refrigerated warehouses. Effective as walls, partitions, or ceilings, insulated metal panels are ideal for constructing temperature-controlled areas within a storage space for safely warehousing perishable and temperature-sensitive goods. The metal panels provide improved insulation to reduce energy use and maximize cost efficiency.
- Walk-in coolers and freezers. Similarly, you can use insulated metal panels to quickly and efficiently assemble cold storage spaces in restaurants or similar facilities. Even when rapidly constructed, panel-built coolers and freezers are effective in decreasing the chance that moisture or air will infiltrate the storage space, keeping consumable goods precisely chilled and fresh.
Food Processing Plants
- Production areas. Food processing wall panels offer optimal temperature management and have a smooth surface that facilitates cleaning, helping processing operations meet the rigorous safety standards of food production.
- Dry storage. Insulated metal panels are ideal for controlling temperature and moisture in dry storage facilities, as well. They can maintain the quality of spices, flour, and grains, eliminating the risk of spoilage.
Beverage Production Facilities
- Breweries and wineries. Reliable temperature and moisture management are critical to brewing and winemaking operations. Using insulated metal panels to construct storage spaces as well as vessels for fermentation and maturation processes creates hygienic conditions that discourage condensation and mold.
- Bottling and canning facilities. Bottling and canning lines can minimize condensation and protect product integrity with the thermal management capabilities of insulated panels.
Insulated Metal Panels for Food Preservation and Temperature Control
Insulated metal panels offer a variety of benefits, maintaining optimal thermal conditions to preserve the quality and freshness of food. The primary advantages of these panels include the following:
- Superior thermal insulation. Whatever the ambient temperature is on the outside, insulated metal panels are capable of creating a controlled environment that consistently maintains proper thermal conditions to store food at the required temperatures. They achieve this by reducing the amount of heat transfer between the exterior and interior environments, having higher R-values than other common construction materials.
- Moisture control. Constructed of steel laminated sheets around a rigid polystyrene core, our panels serve as an effective moisture barrier. They safeguard the controlled environment against humidity and condensation to mitigate the risk of mold, bacterial growth, and food spoilage. They create dry, hygienic conditions in which to store consumable goods, helping to ensure food freshness and enhance shelf life.
- Hygienic properties and low-maintenance durability. The surfaces of these smooth metal panels are non-porous, making them simple to frequently sanitize and clean to comply with rigorous food safety standards. These durable panels resist abrasion, corrosion, harsh cleaners, and chemicals, ensuring that the panels will have a long life cycle while requiring little maintenance.
- Fast, efficient, and cost-effective construction. An ideal solution for minimizing production disruptions and operational downtime, prefabricated insulated metal panels allow users to quickly construct controlled environments for food and beverage applications. Compared to other more traditional construction materials, these panels are lightweight and particularly fast to install. Also, as they have the potential to lower energy bills by decreasing energy consumption, they’re a cost-effective option as well.
- Versatility. With a wide selection of insulated metal panels available in various materials, thicknesses, and finishes, Base Construction will help you find the ideal solution for your unique application. We utilize core materials like mineral wool, polyurethane, and polystyrene, customizing the panels to suit your temperature requirements and production environment.
Insulated Metal Panels From Base Construction
The food and beverage industry depends on food-grade insulated metal panels to create temperature-controlled environments that can effectively maintain product quality. Since 1998, Base Construction has served clients in the southern California region with industrial construction services and quality products. Our insulated metal panels are available for vertical or horizontal installation in 4- and 6-inch sizes, though we can cut them to fit windows, doors, vents, and piping within your facility. From design to installation, we strive to deliver turnkey, cost-effective solutions that meet the needs and schedule of every project.
Contact us to speak with a team member about your insulated metal panel needs, or request a quote today.