This article walks from fundamentals to advanced topics in modern refrigerated display cabinets. We explain how open multideck units work—the that keeps product cold without a door—and why they matter in retail. Then we focus on customization: tailoring cabinets to space, brand, and technical needs to transform customer experience and store performance.
What is an open multideck refrigerator, and how does it work?
In modern store design, whether local supermarket or large hypermarket, retail store equipment and layout drive sales. A refrigerated display cabinet is marketing as much as cooling. Open multideck models use continuous airflow to form an invisible cold at the opening, separating chilled air inside from warm shop air. Cold air flows down over product, returns through lower grilles, and recycles—stable temperature with barrier-free shopper access.
technology: beyond a conventional door
The goal is display optimization, not only removing doors. Glass doors fog, dirty, and add friction. Lower physical barriers raise pickup rates and impulse purchases. Open multideck design maximizes visibility and reach.
Why stores adopt doorless open multideck units
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Easy access: No door handling— smoother flow at peak hours.
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Better presentation: LED lighting shows fresh dairy, drinks, and protein clearly.
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Impulse sales: Visible, reachable product sells more.
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Customer flow: Fewer stops blocking aisles.
Energy is the trade-off: open fronts run continuously. Build quality, engineering, and customization matter—a standard unit may misfit your floor; a custom open multideck refrigerator is sized for your conditions.
Why customization in refrigerated display is a competitive edge
Off-the-shelf supermarket equipment fits like wrong-size clothing—it works, but never ideal. Customization bridges “owning a cabinet” and “owning an integrated brand cooling solution.”
Space optimization
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Fit alcoves, columns, or sloped ceilings.
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Seamless runs of open multideck cabinets without gaps.
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Adjust height and depth for low ceilings or narrow aisles.
Layout and customer experience
Order cabinets to your ideal planogram and golden path—not the reverse.
Visual branding
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Brand RAL colors and premium finishes on refrigerated cabinets.
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Department-specific LED color temperature (protein vs dairy).
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Logo integration on cabinet bodies.
Product-specific engineering
Premium protein vs dairy hypermarkets need different temperature bands, humidity, or shelf geometry. Custom open multideck units cut waste and protect quality to the moment of purchase.
Behsarma custom open multideck range
One size never fits all—that is core Behsarma philosophy in retail store equipment.
1. Upright open multideck refrigerators
The familiar vertical open multideck refrigerator—maximum visibility in minimal footprint, usually along walls.
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Use: Dairy, beverages, juices, packaged goods, ready salads.
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Customization: Length and height; shelf depth and angle; optional night blinds for up to ~40% energy savings after hours.
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Related: See our open multideck refrigerator product pages for base models that can be customized.
2. Horizontal multideck refrigerators
Lower profile for top access or very cold holding—market-fresh feel and strong island merchandising.
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Use: Packaged protein, seafood, specialty cheese, ready meals.
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Customization: Island combinations; grade 304 stainless in product zones; short glass dividers for airflow and hygiene.
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Related: See horizontal multideck product details on our site.
3. Compact air-curtain refrigerators
Compact open multideck units for impulse and tight spaces.
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Use: Near checkouts, narrow aisles, in-store café or sandwich bars—cold drinks, snacks, desserts.
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Customization: Exact counter fit; full brand wrap; lockable castors for seasonal moves.
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Related: View base Compact air-curtain refrigerator models online.
Plug-in vs remote refrigeration: which system?
A fundamental choice for any refrigerated display cabinet—standard or custom.
Plug-in cabinets
Compressor and condenser live in the unit—plug in like domestic refrigeration.
Pros:
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Flexible placement; no refrigeration pipework.
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Lower upfront cost.
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One failed unit does not stop others.
Cons:
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Heat dumped into the sales floor— heavier HVAC load.
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More ambient noise.
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Lower efficiency per metre of cabinet.
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Clearance needed around each unit.
Remote (central) systems
All cabinets and frozen food cabinets connect to a central plant—often on the roof or in a plant room.
Pros:
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High energy efficiency at scale.
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No heat or noise in the shop.
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Centralized maintenance and long life.
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Slimmer cabinet bodies without onboard motors.
Cons:
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Higher initial engineering and copper piping cost.
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Requires specialist installation—Behsarma delivers this as standard in end-to-end store launch.
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Little flexibility to move cabinets later.
Which fits your business?
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Plug-in: Small stores, rentals, frequent layout changes.
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Remote: Hypermarkets, large chains, many refrigerated and frozen runs—higher capex, lower lifetime energy and HVAC cost.
Behsarma’s launch and design unit sizes load, designs, and installs complex central plants.
Beyond product: Behsarma end-to-end store services
Behsarma is your strategic retail partner—not only a seller of retail store equipment. A custom cabinet alone does not guarantee success; alignment of equipment, layout, and sales strategy does.
Dedicated hypermarket launch unit
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Design: Needs analysis, layout software, 3D visualization, store design consulting from gondola shelving to central refrigeration.
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Execution: Custom refrigerated display cabinets, frozen food cabinets, gondolas, checkouts; central plant installation and commissioning.
Luxury and chain expertise
Domestic and international brands where customization is mandatory—not optional.
Why custom engineering experience matters
Resizing or relighting a cabinet changes performance and energy. Behsarma ensures beauty and technical optimization. Contact us for store setup consulting.
Maintenance and energy optimization for open multideck units
Store environment
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Target ~22–24 °C and RH below ~55%.
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Avoid direct HVAC or entrance drafts that break the .
Cleaning
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Clean plug-in condensers monthly.
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Keep defrost drains clear.
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Hygienic interior surfaces.
Loading discipline
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Respect load lines—never block air grilles.
Night blinds
On custom units, night blinds can cut energy sharply after closing.
Professional service
Periodic gas, compressor, and defrost checks—Behsarma after-sales supports customers nationwide.
Conclusion: custom cabinets invest in customer experience
Custom open multideck refrigerators are strategic retail tools—engineering, industrial design, and sales psychology combined. Choose upright, horizontal multideck, or Compact air-curtain models; choose plug-in or remote wisely. Partner with Behsarma as manufacturer and store setup consulting leader to avoid an ordinary floor and build a destination.
Next step: transform your store
Ready to move from shelves and cabinets to an integrated shopping experience? New hypermarket, remodel, or luxury protein bay—Behsarma can help. Request free store design consulting or browse Behsarma products.
Message from the Behsarma smart assistant:
Data link customization to higher customer engagement. Custom cabinets are also nudging tools—curved runs and tuned lighting reduce decision friction and steer shoppers toward high-margin lines.
Behavioral patterns show the what; Behsarma store setup consulting teams engineer the how so guidance does not explode energy use.
FAQ
Do open multideck refrigerators use a lot of electricity?
It depends. Legacy units can be heavy users; modern open multideck lines with remote plants, inverter compressors, precise s, and night blinds perform far better. Total store energy may favor one optimized central system over many heat-producing plug-ins.
How much more does a custom cabinet cost than standard?
Custom work costs more upfront for engineering, materials, and non-mass production—but ROI from space, experience, and brand often exceeds standard units through sales and lower shrink.
How long does Behsarma custom cabinet lead time take?
Timing depends on complexity. Process starts with store design consulting, 3D approval, then engineering and build—plan months ahead of opening; contact us for project-specific schedules.
Are open multideck units suitable for all products?
Ideal for packaged dairy, beverages, protein, ready meals, and many produce lines. Very humidity-sensitive leafy greens or frozen items need frozen food cabinets or closed-door cases—Behsarma advises per category.
What warranty and service apply to custom Behsarma cabinets?
All Behsarma retail store equipment—standard and custom—carries valid factory warranty. As manufacturer and installer, we commit to nationwide service and parts.
Does Behsarma only build custom refrigeration?
No. Custom refrigerated display cabinets are a strength, but we supply full supermarket equipment—standard refrigeration, frozen food cabinets, gondola shelving, checkouts, and back-of-house fixtures.
When is remote refrigeration recommended?
For most mid-size and large stores with many refrigerated and frozen runs—hypermarkets, big supermarkets, chains. Higher capex pays back via power, HVAC, and maintenance savings.