The Great Ice Pack Puzzle: How Many Do You Really Need? ??
Hydropac Ltd | Part of the Bunzl Group
Innovative, secure and precise temperature-controlled packaging for the Pharmaceutical and Food Sectors
Picture this: It's a scorching summer day, and your pet food company is launching your new fresh, frozen dog food delivery service. The first batch of deliveries goes out... and arrives as doggy soup. Oops!?
The culprit? Not enough ice packs. Who knew keeping kibble cool could be so complex??
At Hydropac, we've cracked the code on keeping things cool. Here's our cheat sheet:?
For Chilled Goods (30% ice of shipped goods):?
?? 4-6 kg boxes: 2-4 x 500g ice sheets?
?? 6-10 kg boxes: 4-6 x 500g ice sheets?
?? 10-15 kg boxes: 6 x 500g ice sheets?
?? 20-25 kg boxes: 6-8 x 500g ice sheets?
For Frozen Goods (50% ice of shipped goods):?
?? 4-6 kg boxes: 4-6 x 500g ice sheets?
?? 6-10 kg boxes: 6-10 x 500g ice sheets?
?? 10-15 kg boxes: 10-15 x 500g ice sheets?
?? 20-25 kg boxes: 10-14 x 500g ice sheets?
Pro tip: With the right insulation and ice pack combo, you can achieve 24-hour longevity. That's a full day of chill!?
Remember, these are guidelines. Factors like ambient temperature, transit time, and product sensitivity can all impact your ice pack needs. When in doubt, our cool experts at Hydropac are always here to help you solve your shipping puzzles!?
Whether you need help figuring out the perfect ice pack strategy for your food, pharmaceutical, dental devices or pet food, we can help you solve it!?
Stay frosty,?
Colin?
PS: Did you know??
At Hydropac, we prioritise your safety. We rigorously test every production batch of our water ice packs for E-coli, legionella, salmonella, and other water-borne bacteria to ensure the highest standards of public health. Because your peace of mind matters to us.?