Passive Thermal Packaging
for Pharmaceuticals and Food Products
One Solution Does Not Fit All.
Pre-qualified systems, insulated shipping containers and cooling elements for temperature-controlled shipping: We develop, manufacture and qualify thermal packaging and components for a wide range of applications.
- In-House Development
- In-House Production
- In-House Temperature Test Chambers
From gel packs to complete pre-qualified shipping systems.
6 Product Lines
Pre-qualified Shipping Systems
Over 100 Sizes
EPS and Paper Insulated Shipping Containers
Water-based & PCM
Cooling Elements
Engineering
From Thermal Design to Qualification
What Do You Need for Your Temperature-Controlled Shipping?
Choose a complete pre-qualified shipping system or individual components. Our three product finders help you select the right solution for your requirements.
Pre-qualified Shipping Systems
The insulated shipping container, cooling elements and pack-out configuration are designed to work together and tested under defined conditions in an environmental test chamber. For pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostic applications.
Insulated Shipping Containers
EPS insulated shipping containers, paper-based insulated boxes and thermal bags in a wide range of sizes. Suitable for use with cooling elements or dry ice.
Cooling Elements
Gel packs, foam bricks, rigid cooling packs, flexible cooling mats and phase change materials (PCMs). Available in a range of sizes and formats for single-use and reusable applications.
Six Product Lines for Different Pharmaceutical Logistics Requirements.
Parcel or pallet, single-use or reusable, with a focus on performance, cost or sustainability: each product line has its own strengths.
Classic Line
Cost-effective, single-use EPS shipping systems with documented summer and winter pack-out configurations.
Slim Line
Reusable systems with vacuum insulation and PCM for extended temperature hold times and demanding transport conditions.
Medi Line
Robust reusable systems for last-mile delivery, with easy access to the products and a year-round pack-out configuration.
Paper Line
Pre-qualified, paper-based systems for pharmaceutical and biotech applications. The insulation is made from almost 100% recycled paper.
Premium Insulated Case
A stylish insulated case with vacuum insulation panel (VIP) and PCM technology, using the same cooling pack configuration in summer and winter.
Pallet Line
Systems for temperature-controlled shipping on pallets, including options for complete pallet loads. An extension frame increases the payload space in selected models.
Designed, Manufactured and Tested In-House.
We design thermal packaging around your shipping requirements. The insulation, cooling elements and pack-out configuration are matched to your payload space, temperature range and transit time.
- Thermal Engineering and Prototyping
- Development of PCM and Cooling Elements
- Manufacturing of Insulated Shipping Containers and Cooling Elements
- Testing in Our Own Environmental Test Chambers
Solutions That Simplify Your Shipping Process.
Our range offers flexibility in procurement, storage and packing. The benefits depend on the system you choose.
Standard Cooling Pack:Simple. Compatible.
The pre-qualified THERMOCON Classic Line, Medi Line, Paper Line and Pallet Line systems use the same standard cooling pack.
Extension Frames. Modular. Adaptable.
Extension frames increase the payload space in selected systems, allowing you to adjust capacity in modular steps.
The Same Pack-Out.
All Year Round.
Systems with a universal pack-out use the same PCM packs and the same pre-conditioning procedure in summer and winter.
One Container. Multiple Temperature Ranges.
Most pre-qualified systems can cover several temperature ranges using the same insulated container with different cooling pack sets.
Frozen Shipping withPhase Change Materials
For shipping at −15 to −25 °C, suitable PCM cooling packs are available as an alternative to dry ice.
Sustainability Through Reuse and Recycling
Depending on the application, choose EPS containers with up to 35% recycled content, paper-based packaging or robust reusable systems.
Chilled and Frozen Shipping for Food, Raw Pet Food and Other Temperature-Sensitive Products
Our wide range of standard components can be combined to create packaging for chilled and frozen shipping.
Typical applications include ready meals, ice cream and pet food.
EPS Insulated Shipping Containers
EPS insulated shipping containers with recycled content, available in around 100 sizes. For use with cooling elements or dry ice.
Paper Insulated Shipping Containers
Designed for recycling: high-performance insulated shipping containers made from recycled paper, suitable for household paper recycling.
Paper-Based Thermal Mailer
A flexible, paper-based thermal mailer. A slimline option for temperature-controlled shipping, designed with recycling in mind.
Cooling Elements
Single-use and reusable cooling elements in a range of formats and with different melting points.
Thermal Engineering Meets Manufacturing Expertise.
THERMOCON is the Schaumaplast Group’s cold chain packaging division. For over 60 years, the Group has manufactured moulded components and packaging from bead foams. THERMOCON combines this manufacturing expertise with in-house development and thermal qualification.
For Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic and Food Applications.
From individual components to complete shipping systems, we help you select and develop the right thermal packaging.
Good to Know.
Key information to help you choose your thermal packaging.
Passive thermal packaging protects temperature-sensitive products without a power supply. The insulation, cooling elements or PCM packs, and pack-out configuration are chosen to match the payload space, required temperature hold time and transport profile.
Pre-qualified systems are defined combinations of insulated container, cooling elements and pack-out configuration whose thermal performance has been tested under specified conditions in an environmental test chamber. The relevant qualification data are used to assess whether a system is suitable for your shipping process.
Our range includes solutions for +2 to +8 °C, +15 to +25 °C and −15 to −25 °C, as well as applications using dry ice. The achievable temperature hold time depends on the container size, pack-out configuration, pre-conditioning and test profile.
Yes. In addition to pre-qualified systems, THERMOCON offers insulated shipping containers and cooling elements as individual components. Use the relevant product finder to select suitable products and send an enquiry.
Options include EPS containers with recycled content, paper-based packaging and reusable systems. The most suitable choice also depends on the protection required, the shipping route, material recovery options and whether a return process can be put in place.
Which Solution Suits Your Shipping Requirements?
Tell us your temperature range, required payload space and transit time, or find suitable systems directly in our product overview.