With winter just around the corner, freezing temperatures can turn your equipment’s hydraulic oil, coolant, and fuel into a costly problem—especially for fleets relying on mobile equipment to stay productive in cold conditions. Without proper protection, thickened or frozen fluids make cold starts harder, slow down operations, increase service...
Maintaining a comfortable temperature for employees is essential across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. Heaters support employee well-being and are pivotal to maintaining proper conditions for stored products, drying concrete, and preventing equipment failures in cold weather. If you’ve ever researched fuel-fired heaters, you’ve likely come across the...
Tired of waking up to freezing temperatures and constantly refueling that bulky propane bottle? For Canadian van-lifers, reliable heat is an essential part of the adventure. That’s why the Espar D2 heater kit is the permanent, efficient, and space-saving solution for four-season comfort. Here’s why it’s one of the...
When temperatures plunge across Canada, reliable heating isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Whether you’re running construction machinery, long-haul trucks, or mining equipment, you need systems that keep vehicles warm and ready without excessive idling or downtime. This is where Espar/Eberspächer heater systems shine! Known for their reliable German engineering and durability,...
When temperatures drop, reliable in-cab heating is about more than just comfort. It’s about keeping your operators safe and your equipment performing. The Espar/Eberspacher D2 heater is one of the most trusted fuel-fired heaters for trucks, heavy equipment, and off-road vehicles. But exactly how does the Espar/Eberspacher D2 heater...
When winter hits, the last thing you want is cold buses, frosty coaches, or operators waiting for engines to warm up. That’s where Espar climate control systems come in — a trusted solution for keeping passengers and drivers comfortable while cutting down on idle time and fuel costs. If you’re...
Maintaining a stable cabin climate is essential when working in some of the most demanding environments, like deep underground in a mine or on a sun-exposed construction site. Extreme temperatures, airborne dust, and long operating hours place constant stress on both workers and equipment. Heat stress, mechanical failure, and...
Mining operations are set in some of the harshest environments on the planet. Heavy equipment operators face serious air quality challenges every day from extreme heat and cold to constant exposure to dust and diesel fumes. Inside enclosed cabins, often for 12-hour shifts, workers may breathe in harmful contaminants...
n heavy-duty industries such as mining, construction, and transportation, air quality is critical for comfort and safety. Operators are often enclosed in cabins where fine dust, diesel fumes, and harmful airborne particles can accumulate quickly. If left unchecked, airborne contaminants pose serious health risks and can reduce the performance...
Ambulances, fire trucks, mobile cranes, and more - specialty vehicles are society’s workhorses that keep public services and city projects going. And, of course, behind the wheel are operators whose health and safety rely on a comfortable, warm environment. The reliability of Espar heaters for special-purpose vehicles can improve...
One of the challenges that workers in heavy construction and mining industries continue to face is exposure to harmful airborne particles and high CO2 levels. Continuously inhaling toxins and working in elevated levels of CO2 can lead to serious long-term health issues such as: Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
When it comes to some of the highest-quality heating solutions, Espar/Eberspacher heaters are regarded as the industry standard. They provide some of the most reliable and efficient climate control solutions for commercial equipment and personal vehicles. With state-of-the-art German designing and technology, you can be sure that each unit...
In industrial and mobile equipment heating solutions, most systems generally use water or glycol mixtures for fluid. Although water is the most efficient liquid for heat transfer, it freezes - for this reason, many industries prefer glycol. If you’re trying to achieve better temperature control, maintain a certain temperature,...
An immersion heater, also referred to as a hydraulic tank heater, hydraulic oil heater, or hydraulic fluid heater, is a cost-effective and eco-friendly method that can heat liquids and gases rapidly. For mobile equipment, immersion heaters are typically used for tanks, vats, barrels, and containers to heat material, maintain...
Immersion heaters provide one of the most efficient methods for heating liquids. Using direct heat transfer, immersion heaters can be mounted on the side of a container or inserted into tanks, vats, containers, and any equipment that carries water, oil, or other material. Immersion heaters are also referred to...
While many resources will name the compressor, condenser, and evaporator as critical components of an AC unit, all air conditioning parts play an important role in the cooling process. At Polar Mobility, we are a mobile equipment heating and cooling equipment supplier in Calgary that provides all components, big...
All commercial mobile air conditioning units have condenser coils that remove heat from the refrigerant. Without condenser coils, the unit will fail to cool the air. During hot summer days in Alberta, commercial condenser coils are working hard behind the scenes to keep workers comfortable and safe on the...
Summer is well underway in Canada with temperatures reaching +30 celsius. Regardless of the weather, the work doesn’t stop. Many industries rely on mobile AC units to keep their workers cool, safe, and comfortable. But when the unit breaks down, it can lead to costly downtime and lost productivity. Most...
For anyone looking to purchase a commercial vehicle for the purpose of transporting perishable goods, the first thing that comes to mind is whether it can be fitted with a proper transport refrigeration unit. Understandably, this is a significant factor as you want a vehicle that can maintain a...
Choosing between a box vs a panel van is all about what will create efficiency and cost savings for your business. At Polar Mobility in Calgary, we’ve seen many advantages for both types of vans. While there is no option that is better than the other, choosing the right...
