Sharp Launches Rental Service for Ice Slurry Refrigerators in Japanese Schools
Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp is launching a new rental service in May 2026, providing specialized refrigerators to schools and student sports teams. These units are designed to convert standard plastic-bottled beverages into an ice slurry, a sherbet-like mixture of ice and liquid that effectively lowers core body temperature to prevent heatstroke. The service targets educational institutions and club activities, offering rental rates 40 to 50% lower than conventional corporate options to ensure accessibility. The refrigerators, with a 72-liter capacity holding up to forty 500ml bottles, utilize fan control to maintain a supercooled state without fully freezing the contents. This initiative builds on Sharp's previous business-to-business rentals, now repurposing older models to support education settings amid Japan's increasingly severe summer heat. Reservations open on Sharp's official website, with a standard one-year rental term starting May 13. The move highlights growing corporate efforts to address health risks associated with extreme weather conditions in student athletics.
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Sharp Launches Rental Service for Ice Slurry Refrigerators in Japanese Schools
Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp is launching a new rental service in May 2026, providing specialized refrigerators to schools and student sports teams. These units are designed to convert standard plastic-bottled beverages into an ice slurry, a sherbet-like mixture of ice and liquid that effectively lowers core body temperature to prevent heatstroke. The service targets educational institutions and club activities, offering rental rates 40 to 50% lower than conventional corporate options to ensure accessibility. The refrigerators, with a 72-liter capacity holding up to forty 500ml bottles, utilize fan control to maintain a supercooled state without fully freezing the contents. This initiative builds on Sharp's previous business-to-business rentals, now repurposing older models to support education settings amid Japan's increasingly severe summer heat. Reservations open on Sharp's official website, with a standard one-year rental term starting May 13. The move highlights growing corporate efforts to address health risks associated with extreme weather conditions in student athletics.
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