Pre-qualified thermal packaging for pharmaceuticals and biotech

Pre-qualification applies to the tested system configuration of insulated shipper, coolant packs and packout – not to the insulated shipper alone.

THERMOCON supplies complete systems tested in climatic chambers for temperature-controlled transport – tested against established ISTA and AFNOR ambient temperature profiles, from single-use parcel shippers to reusable pallet systems.

6 product lines

From parcel to pallet.

Six product lines

From parcel to pallet

Temperature ranges

+25 °C to < −60 °C

Hold times

24 h to 120 h+

Climatic chamber tested

ISTA & AFNOR

Product lines at a glance

Pre-qualified THERMOCON systems

THERMOCON Classic Line assembly with outer carton, insulation and inner carton

Classic Line

Cost-effective parcel solution based on EPS shippers

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

24–120 h

Payload volume

1.3–70 l

Options

12 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

Exploded view of the THERMOCON Slim Line with insulation and blue PCM coolant packs

Slim Line

High-performance reusable solution with vacuum insulation

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–144 h

Payload volume

5–64 l

Options

10 sizes

Coolant configuration

PCM / year-round packout

Open THERMOCON Medi Line with an insulated interior

Medi Line

Robust reusable solution for the last mile

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

24–48 h

Payload volume

6–18 l

Options

2 sizes

Coolant configuration

PCM

Open THERMOCON Paper Line with a carton and paper-based insulation

Paper Line

Paper-based single-use systems designed with recycling in mind

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–96 h

Payload volume

9–70 l

Options

5 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

THERMOCON Premium case with insulation and yellow PCM coolant packs

Premium Box

Premium transport case with vacuum insulation

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–120 h

Payload volume

12 l

Options

1 size

Coolant configuration

PCM

Open THERMOCON Pallet Line on a wooden pallet with shipping cartons

Pallet Line

High-capacity thermal packaging for pallet transport – modular adjustment using extension frames.

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

60–120 h

Payload volume

24–1,210 l

Options

11 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

One coolant pack. 30 systems.

Our standard THERMOCON coolant pack fits a wide range of sizes and solutions across product lines.

THERMOCON

CLASSIC LINE

THERMOCON

PALLET LINE

THERMOCON

MEDI LINE

THERMOCON

PAPER LINE

Simplified

Procurement & stockholding

Fewer

Variants to manage

Greater

Flexibility in everyday use

Two coolant options.

THERMOCON standard coolant packs: same size, same performance – compatible with 30 systems.
Reusable hard-shell coolant pack or single-use foam brick.

THERMOCON

HARD-SHELL COOLANT PACK

Reusable

THERMOCON

FOAM BRICK

Single-use

Reusable option

Single-use option

Same performance

One shipper. Four temperature ranges.

In most pre-qualified THERMOCON systems, the same basic shipper can be used for different temperature ranges – simply by changing the coolant pack set.

+2 to +8°C

Use one of the following sets:

-15 to -25°C

+15 to +25°C

Use one of these sets:

-60 °C

ONE BASIC SHIPPER. MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY.

The basic shippers used in all THERMOCON systems are pre-qualified for multiple temperature ranges. This reduces complexity, stockholding, procurement and handling effort.

Select by transport type

Pre-qualified thermal packaging by transport type

The transport type affects shipper format, packout, handling, temperature profile, hold time margin, freight costs and risk. Selection should therefore take account of the shipping route as well as the temperature range.

Parcel shipping

Pre-qualified systems for parcel shipping need to combine thermal performance, ease of handling and cost-effectiveness. Key factors are a repeatable packout, clearly defined conditioning and a system size suited to the payload, hold time and shipping process.

THERMOCON Classic Line assembly with outer carton, insulation and inner carton

Classic line

Cost-effective parcel solution based on EPS shippers

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

24–120 h

Payload volume

1.3–70 l

Options

12 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

Exploded view of the THERMOCON Slim Line with insulation and blue PCM coolant packs

Slim Line

High-performance reusable solution with vacuum insulation

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–144 h

Payload volume

5–64 l

Options

10 sizes

Coolant configuration

PCM / year-round packout

Open THERMOCON Medi Line with an insulated interior

Medi Line

Robust reusable solution for the last mile

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

24–48 h

Payload volume

6–18 l

Options

2 sizes

Coolant configuration

PCM / year-round packout

Open THERMOCON Paper Line with a carton and paper-based insulation

Paper Line

Paper-based single-use systems designed with recycling in mind

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–96 h

Payload volume

9–70 l

Options

5 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

THERMOCON Premium case with insulation and yellow PCM coolant packs

Premium Box

Premium transport case with vacuum insulation

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–120 h

Payload volume

12 l

Options

1 size

Coolant configuration

PCM / year-round packout

Pallet shipping

Pallet shippers can be a suitable choice for larger shipment volumes, air freight or international pharmaceutical shipping lanes. Key considerations are hold times, payload volume, freight costs and product value.

Open THERMOCON Pallet Line on a wooden pallet with shipping cartons

Pallet Line

High-capacity thermal packaging for pallet transport – modular adjustment using extension frames.

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

60–120 h

Payload volume

24–1,210 l

Options

11 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

Reusable solutions

Reusable systems suit recurring transport processes that can be controlled. Key considerations are return logistics, cleaning, handling, total cost of ownership (TCO) and whether the transport process is sufficiently predictable.

Exploded view of the THERMOCON Slim Line with insulation and blue PCM coolant packs

Slim Line

High-performance reusable solution with vacuum insulation

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–144 h

Payload volume

5–64 l

Options

10 sizes

Coolant configuration

PCM / year-round packout

Open THERMOCON Medi Line with an insulated interior

Medi Line

Robust reusable solution for the last mile

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

24–48 h

Payload volume

6–18 l

Options

2 sizes

Coolant configuration

PCM / year-round packout

THERMOCON Premium case with insulation and yellow PCM coolant packs

Premium Box

Premium transport case with vacuum insulation

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–120 h

Payload volume

12 l

Options

1 size

Coolant configuration

PCM / year-round packout

The right pre-qualified system for your application

Start by choosing the temperature range you need. Then narrow down the product line, the coolant and the reuse concept.

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NOTE: The temperature range describes the target temperature of the goods — not the melting point or phase-change temperature of the cooling element. Suitability follows from the packaging system, the pack-out and the conditioning.

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THERMOCON CLASSIC 1.3 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 1.3 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 36 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 1.3 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 1.3 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 36 h+ 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 1.3 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 1.3 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 42 h+ 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 1.3 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 1.3 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 27 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 1.3 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) CLASSIC 1.3 EPS Parcel shipping Universal PCM 20 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 1.3 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 1.3 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 65 h 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 2.2 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 2.2 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 24 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 2.2 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 2.2 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 48 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 2.2 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 2.2 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 25 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 2.2 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 2.2 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 46 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 4.8 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 4.8 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 48 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 4.8 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 4.8 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 96 h 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 4.8 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 4.8 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 72 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 5.0 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 30 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 5.0 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 48 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 5.0 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water/PCM 46 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 5.0 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 48 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 5.0 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 26 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 5.0 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 5 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 40 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.0 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 6 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 52 h 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.0 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 6 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.0 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 6 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.0 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 6 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter PCM 75 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.0 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) CLASSIC 6 EPS Parcel shipping Universal PCM 24 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.0 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 6 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 98 h 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.5 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 6.5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 73 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.5 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 6.5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.5 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 6.5 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Water/PCM 98 h 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.5 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 6.5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.5 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 6.5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.5 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) CLASSIC 6.5 EPS Parcel shipping Universal PCM 85 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 6.5 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 6.5 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 7.7 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 7.7 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 64 h 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 7.7 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 7.7 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 7.7 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 7.7 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 7.7 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 7.7 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 88 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 15 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 79 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 15 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 15 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Water/PCM 108 h 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 15 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 151 h > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 15 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) CLASSIC 15 EPS Parcel shipping Universal PCM 97 h 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 15 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15.5 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 15.5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 84 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15.5 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 15.5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15.5 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 15.5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15.5 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 15.5 EPS Parcel shipping Seasonal winter PCM 110 h 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15.5 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) CLASSIC 15.5 EPS Parcel shipping Universal PCM 45 h 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 15.5 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 15.5 EPS Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 126 h > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 24 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 24 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 24 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 87 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 24 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 24 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 24 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 95 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 24 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 24 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 24 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 24 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 24 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 24 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 76 h 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 24 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 24 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) CLASSIC 24 EPS Pallet shipping Universal PCM 52 h 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 24 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 24 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 24 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 53 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 53 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 53 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 53 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 53 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 53 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 53 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 53 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 53 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 53 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 53 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 53 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 53 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 53 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) CLASSIC 53 EPS Pallet shipping Universal PCM 61 h 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 53 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 53 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 53 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 192 h > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 70 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 70 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 70 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 70 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 70 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) CLASSIC 70 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 70 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 70 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 70 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 70 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 70 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) CLASSIC 70 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 64 h 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 70 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 70 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) CLASSIC 70 EPS Pallet shipping Universal PCM 60 h 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON CLASSIC 70 // HALF PALLET SHIPPER 70 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) CLASSIC 70 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 150 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 150 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 150 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 150 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 150 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 150 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 150 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PALLET 150 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 300 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 300 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 300 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 300 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 300 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 300 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 300 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 300 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 300 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PALLET 300 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 445 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 445 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 113 h 96 - 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 445 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 445 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 445 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 445 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 445 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 445 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 72 h 48 - 72 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 445 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PALLET 445 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 590 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 590 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 111 h 96 - 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 590 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 590 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 590 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 590 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 590 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 590 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 113 h 96 - 120 h
EURO PALLET SHIPPER 590 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PALLET 590 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 108 h 96 - 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 610 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 610 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 112 h 96 - 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 610 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 610 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 610 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 610 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 610 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 610 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water/PCM 88 h 72 - 96 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 610 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PALLET 610 EPS Pallet shipping Universal PCM 54 h 48 - 72 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 610 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PALLET 610 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 910 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 910 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 102 h 96 - 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 910 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 910 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 910 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 910 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 910 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 910 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter PCM 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 910 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PALLET 910 EPS Pallet shipping Universal PCM 65 h 48 - 72 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 910 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PALLET 910 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 1210 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 1210 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 119 h 96 - 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 1210 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PALLET 1210 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 1210 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 1210 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 120 h+ > 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 1210 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PALLET 1210 EPS Pallet shipping Seasonal winter PCM 110 h 96 - 120 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 1210 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PALLET 1210 EPS Pallet shipping Universal PCM 56 h 48 - 72 h
PALLET TRANSPORTER 1210 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PALLET 1210 EPS Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 5 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 5 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 107 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 5 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 5 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 167 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 5 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 5 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 156 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 5 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 5 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 168 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 7 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 7 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 80 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 7 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 7 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 126 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 7 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 7 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 66 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 7 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 7 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 113 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 10 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 10 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 128 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 10 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 10 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 163 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 10 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 10 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 119 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 10 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 10 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 139 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 12 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 12 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 98 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 12 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 12 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 144 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 12 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 12 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 83 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 12 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 12 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 122 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 15 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 15 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 120 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 15 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 15 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 155 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 15 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 15 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 108 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 15 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 15 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 168 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 20 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 20 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 118 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 20 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 20 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 160 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 20 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 20 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 110 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 20 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 20 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 130 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 27 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 27 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 136 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 27 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 27 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 168 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 27 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 27 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 116 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 27 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 27 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 161 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 36 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 36 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 152 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 36 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 36 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 169 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 36 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 36 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 139 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 36 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 36 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 138 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 48 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 48 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 152 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 48 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 48 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 169 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 48 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 48 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 161 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 48 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 48 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 161 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 64 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) SLIM 64 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 142 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 64 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) SLIM 64 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 169 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 64 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) SLIM 64 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 127 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON SLIM LINE 64 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) SLIM 64 VIP Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 110 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON MEDI LINE MEDIUM Cold (+2 to +8 °C) MEDI 6 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 53 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON MEDI LINE MEDIUM Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) MEDI 6 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 91 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON MEDI LINE MEDIUM Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) MEDI 6 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 35 h+ 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON MEDI LINE LARGE Cold (+2 to +8 °C) MEDI 18 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 68 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON MEDI LINE LARGE Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) MEDI 18 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 91 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON MEDI LINE LARGE Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) MEDI 18 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 50 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON PREMIUM 12 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PREMIUM 12 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 102 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PREMIUM 12 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PREMIUM 12 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 72 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON PREMIUM 12 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PREMIUM 12 VIP Parcel shipping Universal PCM 72 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON PAPER 9 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 9 Paper Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 73 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 9 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 9 Paper Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 99 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 9 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 9 Paper Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 74 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 9 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 9 Paper Parcel shipping Seasonal winter PCM 99 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 9 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PAPER 9 Paper Parcel shipping Universal PCM 44 h+ 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON PAPER 9 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PAPER 9 Paper Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 108 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 13 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 13 Paper Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 82 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 13 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 13 Paper Parcel shipping Seasonal winter Water 99 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 13 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 13 Paper Parcel shipping Seasonal summer Water 81 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 13 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 13 Paper Parcel shipping Seasonal winter PCM 80 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 13 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PAPER 13 Paper Parcel shipping Universal PCM 55 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON PAPER 13 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PAPER 13 Paper Parcel shipping Universal Dry ice 116 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 30 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 30 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 75 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 30 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 30 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 99 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 30 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 30 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 100 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 30 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 30 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal winter PCM 99 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 30 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PAPER 30 Paper Pallet shipping Universal PCM 57 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON PAPER 30 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PAPER 30 Paper Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 132 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 53 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 53 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 83 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 53 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 53 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 99 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 53 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 53 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 79 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 53 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 53 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal winter PCM 72 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 53 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PAPER 53 Paper Pallet shipping Universal PCM 54 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON PAPER 53 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PAPER 53 Paper Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 136 h+ > 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 70 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 70 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 78 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 70 Cold (+2 to +8 °C) PAPER 70 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal winter Water 99 h+ 96 - 120 h
THERMOCON PAPER 70 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 70 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal summer Water 76 h+ 72 - 96 h
THERMOCON PAPER 70 Ambient / CRT (+15 to +25 °C) PAPER 70 Paper Pallet shipping Seasonal winter PCM 69 h+ 48 - 72 h
THERMOCON PAPER 70 Frozen PCM (−25 to −15 °C) PAPER 70 Paper Pallet shipping Universal PCM 46 h+ 24 - 48 h
THERMOCON PAPER 70 Frozen DI (< −15 °C) PAPER 70 Paper Pallet shipping Universal Dry ice 120 h+ > 120 h

Understanding pre-qualification

What does “pre-qualified” mean for thermal packaging?

Pre-qualification applies to the tested passive packaging configuration – not to the insulated shipper alone.

The tested system configuration

Insulated shipper

Coolant packs / PCM

Packout

No or minimal payload

Ambient temperature profile

Pre-qualified system

THERMOCON pre-qualifies systems in a worst-case scenario – with no or minimal payload.

Performance data apply to the defined combination of components and test conditions.

Climatic chamber testing under defined conditions

What does the test demonstrate?

The system configuration maintains the specified temperature range for the stated hold time.

Temperature ranges and test profiles

Pre-qualification uses standardised ISTA or AFNOR ambient temperature profiles as well as profiles representative of real-world conditions.

When is reassessment required?

When the product, payload, route, hold time, packing process, coolant conditioning or temperature requirement changes.

Important: no unconditional temperature guarantee

Documented performance applies exclusively to the tested configuration and the
underlying test conditions. Suitability must be assessed for the specific application.

From pre-qualification to qualification

From a pre-qualified system to one qualified for your application

Pre-qualification applies to the tested passive packaging configuration – not to the insulated shipper alone.

01

Pre-qualified system

Tested and documented performance data for a defined configuration and defined conditions.

02

Assessment against the shipping process

The proposed packaging is assessed against the customer’s actual or representative conditions.

03

System qualified for the customer’s application

Thermal performance is demonstrated under conditions representative of the customer’s application.

Pre-qualified system

Product specification

Temperature limits

Actual or representative payload

Packout

Conditioning of coolant packs / PCM packs

Shipping route

Seasonal ambient temperature profiles

Transit time

Handling and transfer points

Safety margin

The result determines the next step

Use the existing system

The pre-qualified system meets the requirements in its existing configuration.

Adapt the packout

The positioning, number or conditioning of coolant packs is adjusted.

Develop a bespoke solution

Bespoke thermal packaging is developed for the specific transport process.

Documented evidence of thermal performance can be incorporated into GDP-compliant transport processes.

Choose a packout

Select by coolant pack configuration

If ambient temperatures along the shipping route are predictable, a seasonal packout can be tailored to summer, winter or transitional conditions. This is often more cost-effective, but requires reliable selection of the correct seasonal configuration. Where ambient temperatures vary widely, on international routes or in hot-to-cold or cold-to-hot shipments, a universal packout is usually more suitable, as a single configuration provides more robust protection under changing ambient conditions.

Seasonal Packout

SUMMER / WINTER CONFIGURATION

Adapted to the seasonal temperature profile

Universal Packout

YEAR-ROUND CONFIGURATION
One configuration for changing ambient conditions

Suitable product lines with seasonal packouts

THERMOCON Classic Line assembly with outer carton, insulation and inner carton

Classic Line

Cost-effective parcel solution based on EPS shippers

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

24–120 h

Payload volume

1.3–70 l

Options

12 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

Open THERMOCON Paper Line with a carton and paper-based insulation

Paper Line

Paper-based single-use systems designed with recycling in mind

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–96 h

Payload volume

9–70 l

Options

5 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

Open THERMOCON Pallet Line on a wooden pallet with shipping cartons

Pallet Line

High-capacity thermal packaging for pallet transport – modular adjustment using extension frames.

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

60–120 h

Payload volume

24–1,210 l

Options

11 sizes

Coolant configuration

Water-based / seasonal

Suitable product lines with universal packouts

Exploded view of the THERMOCON Slim Line with insulation and blue PCM coolant packs

Slim Line

High-performance reusable solution with vacuum insulation

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–144 h

Payload volume

5–64 l

Options

10 sizes

Coolant configuration

PCM / year-round packout

Open THERMOCON Medi Line with an insulated interior

Medi Line

Robust reusable solution for the last mile

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

24–48 h

Payload volume

6–18 l

Options

2 sizes

Coolant configuration

PCM

THERMOCON Premium case with insulation and yellow PCM coolant packs

Premium Box

Premium transport case with vacuum insulation

Pre-qualified temperature ranges

Hold time

72–120 h

Payload volume

12 l

Options

1 size

Coolant configuration

PCM

Selection guide

Seasonal or universal packout?

The choice depends primarily on the predictability of ambient temperatures, process complexity and product criticality.

Scenario

Suggested approach / recommendation

Ambient temperatures are predictable, seasons are clearly distinguishable and the route is relatively stable.

Reliable temperature profiles or sufficient operational experience are available for the shipping route.

The packout can be tailored to summer, winter or transitional conditions.

A cost-optimised configuration tailored closely to the expected conditions is preferred.

Different seasonal packouts can be selected and handled reliably in the packing process.

Ambient temperatures are difficult to predict, fluctuate widely or change along the route.

Reliable protection is needed for hot-to-cold, cold-to-hot, international or multi-lane shipments.

The correct seasonal configuration cannot be selected reliably in day-to-day operations.

The risk of confusing summer, winter and transitional packouts needs to be minimised.

Standardised packing processes and consistent handling take priority over the lowest possible material costs.

The product is very high-value, urgently needed, difficult to replace, available only in limited quantities or unique.

Product loss would have significant financial, medical or operational consequences.

Particularly strict temperature limits apply and the risk of deviations must be minimised.

A seasonal packout is not inherently less safe when correctly selected and appropriately qualified. A universal packout, however, often reduces the risks associated with incorrect seasonal selection and unexpected ambient temperatures.

Frequently asked questions

What is pre-qualified thermal packaging?

Pre-qualified thermal packaging has been tested as a defined system configuration in climatic chambers – with a specified packout, payload, conditioning, hold time and ambient temperature profile. Under these conditions, testing demonstrated that the temperature in the payload compartment remained within the defined target temperature range for the stated hold time.

Pre-qualified thermal packaging is not automatically suitable for every shipment. It demonstrates the thermal performance of a defined system configuration under specified test conditions. Before use, an assessment is needed to establish whether these conditions adequately represent the specific transport process. Customer-specific temperature data, route, payload or hold time may indicate that changes to the packaging system would be beneficial – for example, to the packout, coolant pack configuration or conditioning.

Yes, it can form part of documented GDP-compliant transport processes. Thermal packaging should be regarded as one element of the overall process. It cannot ensure GDP compliance on its own.

The hold time is the period for which a system remained within the specified temperature range under defined test conditions. Hold times cannot be compared reliably without information on the ambient temperature profile, payload, packout and conditioning.

Typical temperature ranges are +2 to +8 °C, +15 to +25 °C and -15 to -25 °C, alongside dry ice or deep-frozen applications. Bespoke PCM melting points, adapted packouts or customer-specific tests may be appropriate for special requirements.

A climatic chamber test is particularly appropriate when existing test data do not adequately represent the actual transport process, or when product value, product sensitivity, route, temperature requirements, payload, hold time or risk profile call for additional assurance. When qualifying thermal packaging for transport processes subject to GDP requirements, climatic chamber testing is one of the key methods for demonstrating thermal performance under defined or representative conditions. Depending on the application, several rounds of testing and optimisation may be necessary – for example, with different packouts, coolant pack configurations, conditioning procedures, payloads and ambient temperature profiles.

Have a pre-qualified packaging system assessed

Do you already know the required temperature range, hold time, payload or transport type? THERMOCON can help you shortlist a suitable pre-qualified system and assess whether existing data are sufficient for your application or whether an adjustment would be beneficial.

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