Cold Chain Technologies Launches Smaller-Volume Temperature-Controlled Shipping Container

Cold Chain Technologies launched the EcoFlex XS, a three-liter payload capacity particularly suited to applications such as clinical trial sample shipments, pharmaceutical product sampling, blood and diagnostic sample transportation, and other small-volume temperature-sensitive shipments.

“The EcoFlex XS is a natural extension of the EcoFlex family and addresses a very specific need in the market for smaller-volume temperature-controlled shipments. We have seen exceptionally strong interest in the product, particularly for sample distribution and clinical trial applications,” says David Webber, senior global marketing manager at Cold Chain Technologies.

“By maintaining the same reusable platform, thermal technologies and customer-friendly design of the broader range, we can provide a smaller-format solution that delivers meaningful reductions in shipment size and weight without compromising performance. The result is greater shipping efficiency, lower freight costs and a more sustainable option for temperature-sensitive products.”

Key takeaways:

·       The new shipper was engineered to operate across three temperature ranges; refrigerated (RFG), controlled room temperature (CRT), and frozen (FRG) whilst meeting ISTA 3A physical testing requirements.

·       In ISTA 7D temperature qualification testing, the shipper demonstrated durations of up to 96 hours in refrigerated winter conditions, 89.7 hours in controlled room temperature summer conditions, and 66.2 hours in frozen winter conditions.

·       The new design includes a thermal bag inside the 178 mm x 178 mm x 89 mm payload box, which acts as a heat deflector to extend thermal duration and maintain performance.

·       Compared with the existing EcoFlex Small shipper, volume has been reduced by 25.64% and weight by 25.4%, helping customers minimize freight costs while maintaining robust thermal protection.