Cooling elements
Gel packs
Gel packs for single-use up to gel packs with robust film for multi-use applications.
Foam bricks
Shape stable with foam core in various sizes. Special sizes can be realized at low cost.
Deep freeze PCM
Phase change material for the plus & minus range. With and without chamfers in various geometries.
Looking for a safe alternative to dry ice?
We offer gel packs, foam bricks,
and PCM cooling elements as safe alternatives to dry ice. Unlike dry ice, these elements are not classified as hazardous materials and therefore are not subject to dangerous goods regulations.
THERMOCON cooling elements for an unbroken cold chain
The GDP-compliant shipping of temperature-sensitive products is becoming increasingly important — and so is the quality of the cooling elements. To maintain required temperature ranges and hold times, it is crucial to select the right type and quantity of cooling elements and position them correctly.
THERMOCON offers a wide range of cooling elements for various temperature ranges and durations, providing expert support in choosing the optimal solution. Options range from cost-effective gel packs to PCM coolants, which are filled with different phase change materials (PCM) tailored to specific thermal requirements.
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 serums or active ingredients must be transported and stored:
- +15 to +25 °C (CRT)
- +2 to +8 °C (REFRIGERATED)
Below –15 °C (FROZEN)
To cover these ranges, THERMOCON offers a wide selection of cooling elements. For the REFRIGERATED and CRT temperature ranges, we provide gel packs in various designs, foam bricks with a stable foam core, and phase change materials (PCM) for precise and reliable temperature control.
Phase change material PCM for the plus & minus range. A safe alternative to dry ice
The use of dry ice for shipping temperature-sensitive products is increasingly being evaluated critically. As a cooling medium, dry ice is classified as hazardous material according to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR) for air transport (UN 1845). It is also subject to labeling requirements in both air transport and road transport under the ADR regulations for dangerous goods.
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO₂). It sublimates – changing directly from solid to gas – at – 78.5 °C without melting. Because of this, dry ice can only be used once. Improper handling may cause cold burns and poses safety risks during storage and transport.
The phase change materials (PCM) and PCM gel pack provide a safe and sustainable alternative to hazardous dry ice. The special phase change material used in these elements has a melting point of –21 °C and is preconditioned at –30 °C to –40 °C.