GEL PACKS – FOAM BRICKS – PCM

COOLING ELEMENTS

GEL PACKS

From gel packs for one way applications to
to gel pack with paper foil for a natural look.

FOAM BRICKS

Dimensionally stable cooling elements
with foam core and different geometries.

HARD-SHELL PACK

Cooling elements with a stable and robust hard plastic cover and water filling.

PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL

Robust hard shell packs with different phase change material fillings.

FLEXIBLE COOLING MATS

Flexible cooling mats in different sizes with water-filled segmented chambers. For flexibility even when frozen.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR
A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO DRY ICE?

We offer gel packs, foam bricks and PCM cooling elements as a safe alternative to dry ice. Unlike dry ice, these elements are not subject to the German Dangerous Goods Ordinance.

A tabular overview

THERMOCON Cooling elements

Cooling element	Features	Melting temperature	Weight	Inquiry
Gel pack Basic	cheap element for one-way applications	0°C	200g to 680g	Select options
Gel pack Pro	Robust foil for multi-applications	-21°C \| 0°C	200g to 680g	Select options
Gel pack No Sweat	special foliation absorbs condensation	0°C	200g to 680g	Select options
Gel pack Paper	Kraft paper for a natural look	0°C	200g to 460g	Select options
Foam Brick	dimensionally stable, leak-proof	-21°C \| 0°C	individual	Select options
Flexible cooling mats	Flexible due to segmentation	0°C	75g \| 390g	Select options
HDPE Basic	Hard shell for multiple applications	0°C	200g \| 400g \| 750g	Select options
HDPE Pro	Robust and perfect fit for selected THERMOCON systems	0°C	1190g	Add to inquiry list
PCM Pack	Use of different phase change materials	5°C \| 18°C \| 22°C	960g	Select options
PCM Pack with chamfer	Chamfers for optimized packing process	5°C \| 18°C \| 22°C	1160g	Select options
PCM-Frozen Pack	alternative to dry ice	-21°C	1410g	Select options
PCM-Frozen Pack with chamfer	alternative to dry ice	-21°C	1640g	Select options

Cooling elements from THERMOCON for an uninterrupted cold chain

The GDP-compliant shipping of temperature-sensitive products is becoming increasingly important and so is the quality of the cooling elements. In order to maintain the required temperature limits and running times, the right cooling elements in the right quantity must be correctly positioned.

THERMOCON offers a wide range of different cooling elements for different temperature ranges and running times and provides support in the selection process. Starting with the inexpensive gel pack up to the PCM-Pack, which is filled with different phase change materials.

The right cooling elements for every temperature range

In the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical sectors, there are three common temperature ranges in which temperature-sensitive products, such as sera or active ingredients, must be transported and stored:

+15 to +25°C (Ambient)
+2 to +8°C (Cold)
<-15°C (Frozen)

To cover these areas, THERMOCON offers a wide range of different cooling packs. For the temperature ranges Cold and Ambient we offer gel packs in different versions, Foam Bricks with stable foam core, segmented Cooling mats for high flexibility, HDPE Packs with a robust hard shell and water-based filling and phase change materials are used.

The frozen PCM pack as a safe alternative to dry ice

The use of dry ice in the shipping of temperature-sensitive products is increasingly criticised. According to IATA-DGR (International Air Transport Association – Dangerous Goods), dry ice as a coolant is classified as a dangerous good in air transport (UN 1845). In air transport, as well as in the regulations for the road transport of dangerous goods (ADR), dry ice must be labelled.

Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO₂). Dry ice has its phase transition at -78.5°C and changes directly to the gaseous state without melting. Dry ice can therefore only be used once. If this cooling product is handled carelessly, there is a risk of cold burns.

The PCM frozen pack and the PCM gel pack represent a safe alternative to the hazardous material dry ice. The melting point of the special PCM (Phase Change Material) is -21°C. The frozen elements are preconditioned at -30°C to -40°C. The advantage over dry ice is the reusability and safe handling of the PCM pack. Furthermore, no special labelling of the cooling elements is required.