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Cool boxes alone do not keep your food cool. They need the cooling power of ice to preserve perishables and keep drinks nice and cold. But if you just throw in ice cubes, they will melt and turn into a watery mess. Fortunately, there are icepacks that you can easily keep in your freezer.
Most reusable ice packs are now gel-based, as it offers better cooling power than frozen water. Combined with a suitable cooler, ice packs can keep contents cold for days. If you can freeze them for thousands of uses, you can also save money in the long run.
If you are looking for a compact icepack that still packs a cold punch, Cooler Shock Reusable Ice Packs are what you need. These ice packs come in different sizes, but the five-piece lunch pack we tested (each holding 1.5 cups) is ideal for small coolers. These slimline ice packs freeze at 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and during our tests they took about 12 hours to freeze.
Made from thermoplastic cooling materials, our gel ice bags offer a cost-effective way to keep your shipments cold throughout the shipping period. With a durable, leak-proof plastic design, our lightweight gel packs are perfect for shipping a wide variety of goods. You can use our ice gel packs for shipping all types of temperature-sensitive goods, such as medicines and pharmaceuticals, and food products such as meat, cheese and groceries.
Non-toxic and easy to remove in running water. Perfect for longer-term shipments that need to be easily removed after use.
Made of a strong, recyclable polyethylene that resists puncturing and tearing under heavy use.
Temperature control is essential for shipping sensitive goods such as chilled and frozen food products, chocolate and many pharmaceuticals, but which cooling method is right for you? Your main options are cold packs and dry ice. Making the best choice for your product can be as simple as considering the essentials.
In general, dry ice is the best choice for products you need to keep frozen, while cold packs are best for keeping the temperature of chilled goods above 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). In the food industry, for example, the FDA requires all perishable raw protein-based foods to reach their destination at no more than 40 degrees F. Injectable drugs must also generally stay within 2-8 degrees C.
If a product is perishable but must not freeze, cold packs are the best substitute for dry ice. Because cold packs are mostly water-based, their phase change or melting point is around 32 degrees Fahrenheit. They do not reach extremely low temperatures like dry ice, and therefore will not cause temperature damage to products prone to freezing. Cold packs usually keep the product between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius, depending on its weight and starting temperature.
Cold Packs and Ice packs are portable plastic pouches filled with non-toxic cooling gel, specialised liquid or water, which can be used medically as cold compression, a combination of cryotherapy and static compression, for a non-addictive and non-invasive pain relief method to slow down blood circulation in the affected area, help reduce swelling and relieve pain from minor injuries such as strains, sprains, bumps and bruises, sprained ligaments and strained muscles.
Temperature control is crucial for shipping sensitive goods such as chilled or frozen foods and pharmaceuticals. But which method of refrigeration works best? Our best suggestion is: ice packs. It is so easy if you focus on the essentials to make the right product choice.
Cold packs are also great for products that do not require too much refrigeration, and also to supplement dry ice to help slow down the sublimation process. Consequently, cold packs can help extend the life of dry ice and protect frozen products for longer during transportation. Another advantage of cold packs as dry ice replacements is that they can also be added at room temperature during the winter months to help prevent sensitive products from freezing.
Handling safety. While cold packs require no special safety guidelines for handling, dry ice should be handled with extreme caution as it is extremely cold. Skin contact with dry ice can lead to severe frostbite. Skin cells can freeze and be damaged very quickly. If possible, use tongs to handle dry ice, and use loose-fitting, thermally insulated gloves for manual handling. Never handle dry ice with bare hands.
Storage and disposal When dry ice sublimates, significant amounts of CO2 gas are released. Therefore, store dry ice in a well-ventilated area and in a specially designed, non-airtight container. When unpacking dry ice, dispose of it in a well-ventilated area. Do not place it in a sink or in a fixture where the extreme cold could damage the fixture. In contrast, many refrigeration packaging materials can be fully recycled at local collection depots. Contact us for more information.
Ice packs and regular ice work pretty much the same when placed in a cooler. However, many ice packs, especially ice packs with gel, freeze colder than water-based ice. Moreover, ice packs keep their frozen elements (water or gel) contained, so you don't have to deal with melted ice and your food and drink in a cool (but not cold) water bath. However, loose ice cubes can surround the contents of a cooler better than larger (and stiffer) ice packs, so cubes are at an advantage in terms of distribution.
The first step to packing a cooler that stays cool is to pre-cool the cooler. If you have a large fridge or freezer that will fit your cooler, put it in there for a few hours before packing it. If you don't have a fridge or freezer big enough for the cooler, store the cooler in a cool, dark room before packing it. The aim is to bring the temperature of the cooler itself below room temperature, keeping the ice packs cold for longer.
There seems to be no consensus on whether ice packs should be placed on top or bottom of the cooler. Some recommend putting the ice pack on top of the cooler, as cold air sinks down and thus keeps the ice pack on top of the food and drink.
On the other hand, many outdoor and hiking websites recommend creating a layer system in your cooler that starts with a pack of ice on the bottom, food and drinks in the middle, and ice cubes on top. If you're looking for convenience, choose to put the ice pack on the bottom of your cooler so you don't have to move it every time you want to take something out.
Ice Pack features
Sturdy, durable and recyclable polyethylene plastic material is used with heat-sealed seams to ensure puncture resistance and prevent tearing and splitting. The gel ice bags will not leak or spill, contaminating your product or packaging.
Although dry ice can maintain the frozen temperature longer, these high-quality cold packs are useful for maintaining the frozen temperature and are often used as dry ice replacements.
Our ice packs are available in many different sizes, making them suitable for various packaging applications.
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Ice packs and cold packs are small plastic bags containing non-toxic coolants. They can be used medically as cold compression. This is a non-invasive and non-addictive pain relief method that slows blood flow to the affected area. It helps reduce swelling and relieve pain in minor injuries such as strains, sprains or bumps and bruises.
Cold Packs and Ice packs are portable plastic pouches filled with non-toxic cooling gel, specialised liquid or water that can be used medically as cold compression, a combination of cryotherapy and static compression, for a non-addictive and non-invasive pain relief method that slows blood circulation in the affected area, helps reduce swelling and relieve pain from minor injuries such as strains, sprains, bumps and bruises, sprained ligaments and strained muscles.
Cold therapy is a type of non-addictive and non-invasive pain management method for acute soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, pulled muscles, sprained ligaments, bumps and bruises. Cold therapy works by slowing blood flow, or circulation, to the affected and inflamed area, reducing inflammation, muscle spasms and pain. Cold therapies numb the nerve endings, reducing the pain messages sent to the brain.
Cold therapy is often the first aid applied to injured areas within the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury is sustained. With a new injury where soft tissue is damaged, the injured area will begin to swell, leading to cell death due to the increase in blood volume to the affected area. This is known as a secondary hypoxic injury. The sooner ice therapy is applied to the affected area, the better it is possible to control the excessive bleeding, allowing a faster healing time.
Cryotherapy has become one of the most widely used treatments in orthopaedic medicine and in the treatment of acute injuries. The use of ice or cold in a therapeutic environment helps lower the temperature of the injured area, reducing tissue metabolism and helping cells survive the post-injury period.
Static compression is the use of compression to increase external pressure on the injured tissue to help prevent oedema formation, or swelling. The use of static compression helps to hinder fluid loss from the blood vessels in the injured area, making it harder for blood and fluids to accumulate. When used with cryotherapy for acute injuries, the enhanced skin contact will help the tissue reach a lower temperature faster, keeping the tissue cool even after the end of treatment.
When using cold compression wraps, it is safer to use gel packs or refreezable ice, as such products do not exceed the cooling/ice temperature recommended by the established medical community. Most ice wraps use adjustable elastic straps to promote compression and keep the coolant over the injured area. They also emphasise a built-in protective layer between the coolant and the skin to prevent the ice from "burning" the skin, a condition known as a "cryoburn".
Ice is best used with an ice bag made of waterproof, rubberized fabric and a screw cap to avoid the mess of water spilled by the melting ice. Because frostbite or cryoburns can occur in direct contact with the skin, ice should never be placed directly on the skin for long periods of time. Always use a physical support, preferably an ice bag, between the ice and the affected or injured body part.
In ice massages, ice without a barrier is used directly on the affected area to quickly numb the injury area. This can be done without burning the skin by holding the ice in a slow, circular motion, never keeping the ice in one place for too long. Once the desired numbness is achieved, minimal and gentle movements can be made with the injured body part. Once the numbness has worn off, the ice massage can be reapplied for a cycle, up to two to five times a day.
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Yes, anyone can order from us. However, our packaging is mainly aimed at business use.
Cooled Solutions is a manufacturer and supplier of insulated packaging for the refrigerated shipment of temperature-sensitive products, such as food, pharmaceutical goods and laboratory samples.
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Cooled Solutions is one of the European leaders in the production of Thermo sleeves and insulation films.
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