Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Insulated Shipping Containers

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Shipping temperature sensitive products, including foods, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, requires insulated shipping boxes and containers that keep the products fresh and safe even during long transports. Insulated shipping containers are specially designed to carry and insulate many different products, keeping them either cold or warm, depending on their needs.

Packing and Shipping

Products can be shipped with blocked or cube ice, dry ice or gel packs in order to keep the container cold during shipments. Products such as frozen meat are cold enough to contribute to temperature control on their own. Many shipments and packages often include a time temperature indicator that monitors the temperature inside the shipping box. When shipping temperature sensitive products, it is important to use the appropriate labels and have both internal and external documentation.

Materials and Construction

There are various materials that can be used for insulated shipping containers. Molded and expanded polystyrene foam is a type of plastic, better known for its use in Styrofoam, which acts as a cooler. Reflective materials such as metallised film can be used for insulation, as well as bubble wrap or other gas filled panels. Thermal blankets or liners, sheets of foamed plastic and vacuum flasks are all materials that can be used for insulation.

 

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