For the distribution of chilled & frozen products
We provide an extensive range of temperature controlled packaging for perishable and temperature sensitive products. Especially designed for the Biopharma, Biotech, Medical and Food & Drink industry.
Many manufacturers have turned to innovative packaging solutions to protect their highly sensitive products. One of the most popular packaging methods in the biopharma & medical as well as food & drink industry is temperature-controlled packaging. Chilled packaging is reliable in protecting sensitive or perishable items. The benefits include:
One of the vital steps in any supply chain is to ship your product safely to its destination. With over 40 years experience, in the pharma, biopharma & medical industry as well as in the food & drink industry, our packaging experts will recommend a chilled packaging solution based on your actual needs. Different products from sensitive diagnostic reagents to perishable foods require different solutions. Swiftpak understand and take into consideration different aspects of the product's journey:
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PLA Packaging
Compostable, energy efficient and safe. Our extensive range of PLA packaging products offer temperature controlled solutions for both the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Polystyrene EPS Boxes
Sterile Moulded Foam EPS boxes that provide excellent and reliable thermal performance for temperature sensitive items. EPS boxes are lightweight and robust.
Insulated Box Liners
Made from renewable plant-based components and paper, this solution provides excellent temperature control while also being fully curbside recyclabe.
Dry Ice
Dry ice is one of the preferred cooling agents used in many pharmaceutical and food companies due to its many benefits. It sublimates without leaving any residue or waste.
Gel Packs
Ensure your sensitive products are transported in a temperature-controlled manner, keeping within the required temperature.
Temperature Indicators
Our temperature indicators are designed to monitor temperature and alert you if your products have been exposed to unacceptable temperatures by turning bright red in colour.
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Temperature controlled packaging (also known as “chilled packaging”, or “cold chain logistics”) is used to package items that need to remain within a specific temperature range. Consumer goods or medical specimens in particular need precise temperature control and attention to maintain their condition. For example, with pharmaceuticals, if not stored under the right temperature, their chemical composition may change. Temperature controlled packaging is vital in shipping sensitive products to preserve their quality.
Thermal packaging is designed for temperature sensitive products that require specific temperatures to be maintained during transportation. It acts as an insulator between a product being shipped and the outside air, protecting it from any contamination. Thermal packaging could include an outer pack made of corrugated board, moulded polyurethane foam and frozen gel packs.
For shipping frozen products, the temperature control requirements are that the product should be kept at a temperature of -18 Celsius and no warmer than -15 Celsius. To ship frozen goods, you can use either our gel packs or dry ice in combination with insulated packaging material.
If you are not interested in re-using them, you can dispose of coolants such as gel packs by cutting the corner of the pack and disposing of the contents through the normal domestic waste system. As for other temperature-controlled packaging, it depends on the material. PLA insulation can be fully degraded into carbon dioxide and water after composting. Insulated box liners are curbside recyclable and polysytrene is 100% recyclable.
Finding the right solution depends on several aspects of the product and it's journey. Different products require different temperature controlled solutions depending on several factors such as product characteristics, time in transit and required temperature maintenance. These are just a few aspects to take into considerations. With over 40 years experience, our packaging experts can help you find the right solution for your sensitive products.
It all depends on what you are shipping and for how long. A heavier gel pack will take longer to melt and so maintains the product temperature for a longer period of time. This also applies if you put a couple of gel packs together as it will take longer for three gel packs in a stack to melt than three packs that are separated. The trick is to choose the largest gel possible without your package becoming difficult to fill or seal.
Firstly, we recommend trying to re-use the gel packs. If this is not possible, it is recommended you let the pack thaw and then cut into the package to allow the gel to drain. After the gel has been removed, the plastic sleeve can be recycled.
Always clearly mark your packages with the appropriate hazard labelling if you are shipping dry ice. In extreme cases, the carbon dioxide dry ice emits can create a suffocation hazard in confined spaces, it can also carry risk of explosion if you do not vent the carbon dioxide from your containers or workspace. Clearly label the packaging with ‘perishable’ and ‘keep refrigerated’ to ensure the package is kept at the required temperature throughout transit.
Several points are taken into consideration to ensure an effective temperature controlled solution is achieved. These include:
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