Pharmaceutical
Safe distribution of temperature sensitive medicines is critical as pharmaceutical manufacturers develop products that cure disease, improve the quality of life and help people live longer, healthier lives.
Perhaps no other industry has global reach and impact greater than the pharmaceutical market. Medicines and vaccines are often temperature sensitive with precise storage requirements. Distribution of these products to the farthest corners of the world requires transport solutions that address endless scenarios including:
- Extreme temperature and humidity changes
- Unforeseen delays during international transit
- Field delivery to remote points of use
In addition, pharmaceutical companies are under relentless cost pressures, so finding ways to reduce distribution costs is paramount. AcuTemp addresses these challenges with proven, temperature sensitive shipping solutions. And because we employ cGMP and GMP manufacturing practices, our pharmaceutical clients have the assurance of consistent performance in every AcuTemp solution.
AcuTemp® Shipping Boxes
AcuTemp boxes are ideal for one-time shipping of highly valuable, temperature sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines and clinical specimens. AcuTemp integrates ThermoCor® high performance insulation, packaging know-how and advanced testing and validation capabilities to produce solutions that perform consistently and reliably. AcuTemp rigorously explores all possible payload and environmental conditions to ensure the right solution is selected and that customer payloads are protected under every foreseeable scenario. AcuTemp’s sophisticated testing and validation capabilities allow customers to confirm packaging performance against customer-supplied or ISTA protocols.
AcuTemp boxes are fully enclosed in ThermoCor high performance insulation, eliminating heat transfer at the box edges. And because ThermoCor has an extremely high R Value of 45, AcuTemp boxes are capable of delivering advantages that can’t be found in typical packaging solutions.
AcuTemp Box Advantages
| Features |
Benefits |
| Extended coolant life and hold times |
Valuable payloads are protected longer;
lower cost shipping methods can be utilized |
| High performance ThermoCor can reduce dimensional weights by as much as 50% to 75% |
Shipping costs can be reduced by more than 50% |
| Less required insulation means internal storage capacity can be significantly increased |
More payload can be shipped without increasing shipping costs |
| Reduced coolant requirements |
Reduces overall package and shipping costs while increasing available payload space |
AcuTemp Boxes are available in standard catalog sizes or can be developed to meet custom requirements. To receive a quotation for AcuTemp box solutions, contact AcuTemp with temperature, dimensional and payload requirements.
AcuTemp® Multi-use Boxes
AcuTemp Multi-use Boxes are ideal solutions for reducing the cost per use for temperature sensitive packaging. Perfect for closed-loop distribution systems, multi-use solutions from AcuTemp have been deployed for critical applications such as tissue processing.
AcuTemp integrates ThermoCor® high performance insulation, packaging know-how and advanced testing and validation capabilities to produce multi-use solutions that perform consistently and reliably. AcuTemp rigorously explores all possible payload and environmental conditions to ensure the right solution is developed and that customer payloads are protected under every foreseeable scenario.
AcuTemp Multi-use Boxes utilize ThermoCor high performance insulation. Because ThermoCor has an extremely high R Value of 45, AcuTemp boxes are capable of delivering advantages that can’t be found in typical packaging solutions.
AcuTemp Multi-use Box Advantages
| Features |
Benefits |
| Rugged, mutli-use construction can be used for hundreds of shipments |
Cost per use for packaging is substantially reduced compared to one-time use options |
| Extended coolant life and hold times |
Valuable payloads are protected longer; lower cost shipping methods can be utilized
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| High performance ThermoCor can reduce dimensional weights by as much as 50% to 75% |
Shipping costs can be reduced by more than 50% |
| Less required insulation means internal storage capacity can be significantly increased |
More payload can be shipped without increasing shipping costs |
| Reduced coolant requirements |
Reduces overall package and shipping costs while increasing available payload space |
To receive a quotation for AcuTemp Multi-use Box solutions, contact AcuTemp with temperature, dimensional and payload requirements.
VaxiPac® Carrying Case
A key component of the VaxiCool® system, this ice-free carrying case can transport chilled vaccines, drugs, specimens and other bio-medical material safely to the point of use. Designed with ThermoCor® high performance insulation and used with VaxiSafe™ coolant packs, the VaxiPac is capable of extensive hold times with no active cooling. This capability to ensure product integrity is essential due to the critical, and often lifesaving, nature of the products transported.
Specifications
| Model |
NSN |
External Dimensions |
Internal Dimensions |
Weight |
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| VXP-1 |
6515-01-475-8145 |
37 x 20 x 29 cm
14.5 x 8 x 11.5 in |
4 x 8.4 x 23.6 cm
1.6 x 3.3 x 9.3 in |
2.5 kg
5.5 lb |
Order On-line |
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VaxiCool Mobile Refrigerator / Freezer
VaxiSafe Coolant Packs
VaxiSafe™ Coolant Packs
These versatile, reliable phase change material (PCM) coolant packs maintain temperatures to specified ranges for extended periods of time and eliminate the need for ice. Combined with the VaxiPac® Carrying Case, VaxiSafe coolant packs deliver extensive hold times and allow for safe distribution of vaccines, drugs and other bio-medical material to the point of use without the need for power.
Specifications
| Model |
NSN |
Temp. Range |
Brick
Dimensions* |
Charge |
Weight |
|
| VXS-1 |
4110-01-500-7564 |
2°C to 8°C
36°F to 46°F |
xx x yy cm
zz x aa in |
VaxiCool or VaxiCool Dual Temp |
2.3 kg
5.0 lb |
|
| VXS-2 |
4110-01-518-7657 |
at or below -10°C
at or below 14°F |
xx x yy cm
zz x aa in |
VaxiCool Dual Temp or conventional freezer |
3.2 kg
7.0 lb |
|
| VXS-3 |
4110-01-518-8240 |
at or below -15°C
at or below 5°F |
xx x yy cm
zz x aa in |
Conventional freezer at or below -21°C
(-6°F) |
2.0 kg
4.4 lb |
|
| VXS-4 |
4110-01-518-8244 |
at or below -20°C
at or below -4°F |
xx x yy cm
zz x aa in |
Conventional freezer at or below -23°C
(-9°F) |
3.0 kg
6.5 lb |
|
*VaxiSafe Coolant Packs are sold in sets of five bricks
HemaCool® Mobile Blood Storage Refrigerator / Freezer
Model: HMC-MIL-1 NSN: 4110-01-506-0895
The HemaCool Mobile Blood Storage Refrigerator / Freezer is designed to safely store and transport blood and plasma under the harshest environmental conditions. This versatile system precisely maintains payload temperatures with dual setting capability for 4°C and -22°C operation. Its ergonomic, rugged design makes the HemaCool ideal for delivering lifesaving blood supplies quickly and safely to the point of need, whether in a mobile hospital or in the battlefield.
| Features |
Benefits |
Dual operating modes for 4°C and
-22°C operation |
Ideal for both blood and plasma storage and transport |
| Multiple power source options are built into a single design and include grid, battery and solar array |
Versatility to operate globally via any power source |
| Rugged, military spec design |
Eliminates ingress of water and dirt and won’t fail under the duress of military transportation |
| Built with ThermoCor® high performance insulation |
HemaCool can maintain internal temperatures at required levels for as long as 48 hours with internal batteries only |
| High payload volume |
Can store 60 250 ml units or 40 450 ml units |
| Data logging with RS232 and IR data port capability |
Internal temperatures are continuously logged to ensure payload integrity; flexible data export options meet varying data capture requirements |
| LED display |
Highly visible LED display shows internal temperature, battery condition and data log information for assured payload integrity |
The HemaCool is designed to meet stringent military specifications including MIL-STD 810F and MIL-STD 461E. Critical specifications and dimensions are shown in the following table.
Specifications
| Physical Specifications |
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| Payload volume
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| Payload dimensions |
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| External dimensions |
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| Empty weight |
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| Operational Specifications |
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| Capacity |
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| Power sources |
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| Temperature limits |
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AcuTemp® Testing Services
Overview
As a key player in the high performance insulation industry, AcuTemp has taken a leadership role in testing and validating insulation performance. Our customers rely on test equipment accuracy, rigid test procedures and strictly defined protocols to ensure they receive exactly what they require. To meet these expectations, AcuTemp has made significant investments in environmental test chambers, data acquisition systems, analysis software, laboratory equipment and experienced technicians.
AcuTemp provides testing services to verify performance of existing thermal systems. These services encompass a variety of test types, including:
- R Value verification
- Package and container validation to ISTA protocols
- Package and container validation to customer-supplied protocols
Third-party Certifications and Procedures
ASTM C518
AcuTemp materials tests are performed in accordance with ASTM C518 – Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission by Means of Heat Flow Meter Apparatus. AcuTemp heat flow meters are routinely calibrated using National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable thermometers. Customers can rely on accurate test results governed only by third-party standards, not internally defined procedures.
ISTA Certification
AcuTemp is a full member of the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) and boasts one of the industry’s most sophisticated ISTA certified test laboratories. This certification demonstrates AcuTemp’s commitment to high-quality, high-performing packaging solutions for the Temperature Sensitive Shipping market. The ISTA certification provides customers with the assurance that our laboratories are properly equipped to conduct ISTA package performance testing.
Contact AcuTemp to learn more about Thermal Testing Services