Cold Chain Logistics
Stable temperature windows for temperature-sensitive freight
PCM cold storage plates and insulated containers hold a defined temperature band through multi-leg transport, supporting food, pharmaceutical and chemical distribution.
The challenge
What makes temperature control difficult in this scenario
Excursions during transfer
Temperature-sensitive cargo is most at risk during loading, cross-docking and last-mile handover, when the refrigeration unit is off or doors are open.
Ice-based cooling is unstable
Conventional ice packs release cooling unevenly and can drop the cargo surface below the intended range, damaging freeze-sensitive goods.
Technical approach
How phase change material is applied here
Fixed melting point plates
PCM plates are formulated to a target melting point, so they hold the cargo space near that temperature instead of continuing to fall as with plain ice.
Configured for lane duration
Plate quantity, thickness and packaging are specified against the measured duration and ambient profile of each transport lane.
Specification
Configuration dimensions for this solution
Formats
Plates & boxes
Temperature band
Configured per lane
Reuse
Multi-cycle
Documentation
Test data on request
- More even temperature distribution inside the cargo space
- Reusable plates lower consumable cost per shipment
- Suitable for both chilled and frozen lane configurations
Products for this solution
Applicable products in Cold Chain Logistics
Each product below uses the same PCM core technology in a different format. Open a product page for full specifications and customisation options.
Industries
Where this solution is applied
- Food and beverage distribution
- Pharmaceutical transport
- Chemical and reagent logistics
- Last-mile delivery
Certificates and third-party test reports related to this solution are available on request.
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Describe the operating environment, the temperature band you need to hold and the expected duration. We will propose a configuration and confirm MOQ and lead time.
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