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From cattle farms to navy ships
From pizza shops to the White House
... Foster walk-ins since 1946
 

Since 1946, being the founder of the modern refrigeration industry, Foster walk-in coolers and freezers have been dependably operating aboard US Navy aircraft carriers, guided missile frigates, destroyers, and minesweepers as well as on todays modern crew boats, containerships, drillships and jack up rigs... from the Arctic to Equator! Foster exceeds the rigid codes of 2009 required in the food and the farm industry. Before splitting into individual regional companies, Foster USA owned Foster UK, Foster Canada, Foster Sweden, Foster France Foster Belgium etc. The walk-in cooler division of Foster USA is introducing its new state of the art walk-in coolers and freezers, featuring the lowest prices with the latest technology of polyurethane, permanent cam lock system and 120-micron baked polyester paint on galvanized steel.All sizes are available according to customer's requirement.


Foster USA is operating independently from all other countries. Contact at following numbers in different countries. UK:44(0)1553780500 France:33134302222 Germany:49781990784-0 Norway:004767109800 Spain:34(943)463222 Sweden:46(0)858450920 Austria:49781990784-0 Belgium:3216606040 Portugal:34(943)463222 South Africa:27836752023 Denmark:45(43905012 Holland:31348462626 Switzerland:49781990784

  
Fourteen reasons why Foster walk-ins are superior to any other:
1 - 63 years of consistency using thicker and heavier metal:
    For the last 63 years Foster has been maintaining its record of manufacturing the strongest walk-in coolers by using the heaviest metal. Foster is using 24-gauge galvanized steel sheets that are white polyester powder-coated. Most companies are using 26-gauge Galvalume, which is much lighter in weight and strength. Some companies can afford to offer free shipping because of their lightweight walk-in cooler.
2 - Galvanized steel sheets with 120-micron polyester paint vs. Galvalume:
Foster Refrigerators is the only company in the USA that is using the most modern technology of galvanized steel sheets with a 120-micron powder coating. Polyester powder paint is electro-statically applied to the galvanized steel sheets and then baked at 460 degrees Farenheit. This process not only increases the life of coolers 10 times but also gives an elegant white textured look to the coolers. Most manufacturers are using a new metal called Galvalume, which is relatively inexpensive. Galvalume is 55% Aluminum-Zinc alloy coated sheet steel. Everytime a customer rubs his or her hand against a galvalume sheet, dark gray coating can be seen on the finger tips.
 
3 - No wood in door, frame and floors:
 
    Most companies are still using the 40-year old technology of placing small pieces of wood and plywood inside the door and doorframe for various purposes. In a permanently moist environment, deterioration, bending, and expansion of wood starts after some time and customers are forced to replace the doors within few years. Foster eliminated this problem 35 years ago by introducing polyurethane insulation in the refrigeration industry, and completely eliminating the use of wood.
 
4 - Fiberglass instead of plastic:
 
    Most companies are using metal and plastic in the manufacturing of doors and frames (door jambs and plugs), whereas Foster is using metal and fiberglass, which is most hi-tec thermal breaker in the industry. Fiberglass reduces the thermal conductivity to the best level. Additionally, the strength of fiberglass is 5 times more than that of plastic.
 
5- Space shuttle insulation vs coffee cup insulation:
 
NASA is using Polyurethane in space shuttles as an insulation material .Foster is also using polyurethane  in manufacturing of walk-in coolers and freezers. Whereas most of the new companies are using cheap insulation material called polystyrene (AK-Green Dot EPS), which is most commonly used as packaging material or in manufacturing of  coffee cups. With the lowest k-factor and the highest R-value, polyurethane foam can provide more thermal resistance than any other insulation material on earth. These values are confirmed by the US Department of Energy and disprove all the misconceptions. A brief comparison of both materials is available at http://www.sipsupply.com/r-control_sips.html
 
6 - Foster's experience of "Galvalume deteriorate over time":
 
During 90s Foster experimented with the application of Galvalume in the manufacturing of walk-in coolers because it was inexpensive. Over the period of time we recieved a large number of complaints from our customer that all those cooler panels which were in regular contact with liquid were deteriorating. We found out that in most cases lower portions of wall panels were subject to deterioration, as they were in regular contact with water during the inside and outside cleaning of walk-in coolers. After these findings, Foster stopped using Galvalume in walk-in coolers.
 
7 - Wider door openings (34" instead of 26"):
 
The standard door opening for Foster walk-in cooler is 34" x 78", whereas most manufacturers standard door opening is 26" x 76". Wider door opening is always an advantage for customers, but a disadvantage to manufacturers.
 
8 - Direct dealing with highly qualified experts in the Foster factory... no restaurant equipment dealers:
 
When purchasing Foster walk-in coolers, customers are directly dealing with highly qualified experts in Fosters manufacturing facility. These experts are always there to assist our valuable customers in regards to required size and their refrigeration needs or any other questions at 518-671-6036 or info@fostercoolers.com. They assist the customers at every step from the purchase to the installation of the walk-in cooler.
 
9 - Speediest delivery:
 
Walk-in coolers are shipped from Foster's factory within three days after the confirmation of an order.
 
10 - Lowest Price:
 
Foster customers are buying very high end walk-in coolers made of polyurethane and galvanized painted steel, but paying as little as they would for a walk-in cooler made from inexpensive polystyrene and galvalume.
 
11- Aluminum floors without plywood support:
 
Most of the manufacturers are pasting very thin Aluminum on plywood to make their floors which eventually deteriorate. Whereas Foster is using 12 gauge Aluminum in floors which is strong enough to take all kind of load without any support.
 
12-Customers get their investment back over time due to highest R value of Polyurethane:
 
     As R-value of polyurethane is highest as compare to any any other material on earth , Foster customers recover all the money invested in walk-in cooler within few years by savings in electricity bill as compare to polystyrene made walk-in coolers.
 
13-Warranty:
 
Foster walk-in coolers and freezers come with a fifteen-year waranty on panels to cover any manufacturing defect.There is a standard one year warranty on all the refrigeration components. Customers can also purchase a five year extended warranty on compressors with a nominal additional cost.
 

 
14 - Eleven other features:
 
Any size is available according to customers requirement, door can be installed on any side according to customers requirement, can open door left or right according to customer's requirement, PVC gaskets on all panels, a permanent plastic camlock system, Thermometer, Vapor proof light fixture, Magnetic door gasket, Door closer, Inside safety release.
 
REFRIGERATION:
 
220 volt single phase remote type refrigeration is supplied with most of the walk in coolers and freezers. All refrigeration components are established American brands. Condensing units are either Tecumseh or Copeland. Evaporators are either Larkin or Heatcraft. All other parts are Sporlan, Rancho and Supco products. The size and specifications of refrigeration equipment varies according to customer's usage. We suggest that customers discuss their refrigeration needs with our highly qualified experts before making any decision. Please contact at 518-671-6036 or e-mail at info@fostercoolers.com
 
FACTORY DIRECT PRICES FOR 7'+ HIGH WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS (WITH REFRIGERATION)
 
Nominal Dimensions Actual Dimensions Walk-in Cooler with Screed (Without Floor) 7'2" high Nominal Area Sq Ft without Floor Walk in Cooler with Aluminum Floor 7'6" High Nominal Area Sq. Ft. with Floor Walk in Freezer with Aluminum Floor

6' x 6'

5'10" x 5'10"      

$4199

 185

$4599

 220

$5099

6' x 8'

5'10" x 7'9"

$4499

 222

$4899

 268

$5499

6' x 10'

5'10" x 9'8"

$4999

 260

$5599

 317

$6199

6' x 12'

5'10" x 11'7"

$5399

 297

$6199

 365

$7199

8' x 8'

7'9" x 7'9"

$4999

 263

$5599

 324

$6199

8' x 10'

7'9" x 9'8"

$5399

 305

$6199

 380

$7099

8' X 12' 7'9"x11'7" $6199 346 $7199 436 $7799
8' X  14' 7'9"x13"6"  $6799 387 $7999 492 $8799
8' X 16' 7'9"x15'5" $7499 428 $8999 546 $9899
8' X 18' 7'9"x17'4" $7899 469 $9899 601 $10699
8' X 20' 7'9"x19'3" $8899 510 $10599 660 $11699

10' x 10'

9'8" x 9'8"

$6199

 349

$7199

 443

$7799

10' x 12'

9'8" x 11'7"

$6799

 394

$7999

506

$8799

10"x14" 9'8"x13'6" $7499 439 $8999 570 $9899
10'x16'  9'8"x15'5" $7899 484 $9899 634 $10699
10'x18' 9'8"x17'4" $8899 529 $10599 694 $11699
10'x20' 9'8"x19'3" $9999 573 $12599 760 $13399
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