Medical Coolers & Ice Boxes
High-performance expanded polystyrene (EPS) medical coolers and ice boxes engineered for reliable cold chain transport of temperature-sensitive medical products, blood, organs, and biological materials.
Engineered for the job it protects.
Insutech's EPS Medical Coolers and Ice Boxes are purpose-built for the transport of temperature-sensitive medical products including blood products, human organs, tissue samples, diagnostic specimens, and cold-chain pharmaceuticals. Manufactured from high-density expanded polystyrene, these coolers deliver extended cold retention performance critical to preserving product viability and patient outcomes.
When transporting life-critical biological materials, cooler performance is not a convenience — it is a patient safety requirement. Insutech's medical coolers are engineered to maintain stable temperatures across the full duration of transport missions, with wall thicknesses and lid seal designs optimised for maximum thermal efficiency. Available in a full range of sizes from small specimen transporters to large organ transit systems.
- Extended cold retention far exceeding standard coolers — maintains temperatures for 24–72+ hours
- Thick-wall EPS construction minimises heat transfer and condensation ingress
- Precision snap-fit or friction-fit lids ensure secure closure without temperature leakage
- Lightweight EPS construction critical for air ambulance and aircraft cargo weight limits
- Smooth internal surfaces facilitate hygienic cleaning between transport missions
- Compatible with ice, gel packs, dry ice, and phase-change material refrigerants
- Available in sizes ranging from small specimen carriers to large organ transport systems
- Custom internal configurations available to secure vials, bags, or organ containers
Extended Cold Retention Performance
High-density, thick-wall EPS construction dramatically slows heat ingress, maintaining cold temperatures for the 24–72+ hour durations required for national and international medical transport missions.
Critical Weight Savings
For air ambulance, commercial aircraft cargo, and emergency medical logistics, every gram matters. EPS coolers provide maximum thermal performance at minimum weight — a critical advantage over alternative insulated containers.
Secure Lid Seal
Precision-moulded snap-fit and friction-fit lids eliminate temperature leakage at the critical lid-body interface, maintaining cold retention performance throughout the full transport duration.
Hygienic Smooth Interior
Smooth EPS interior surfaces can be wiped clean between transport missions, supporting infection control protocols and hygienic handling of life-critical biological materials.
Flexible Refrigerant Compatibility
Insutech EPS medical coolers are compatible with standard ice, gel packs, dry ice, and phase-change materials — giving medical logistics operators flexibility to use available refrigerants without compromising performance.
Custom Internal Configurations
Internal dividers, vial racks, bag holders, and organ container recesses can all be incorporated into custom mould designs, ensuring secure product placement and preventing movement during transport.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Standard Value / Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) | High-density, virgin EPS bead |
| Density | 25 – 40 kg/m³ (customizable) | Higher density = superior cold retention |
| Wall Thickness | 50 – 120 mm (customizable) | Thicker walls = longer hold times |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.033 – 0.038 W/m·K | Varies with density |
| Temperature Range | −40°C to +25°C | Refrigerant-dependent |
| Water Absorption | < 1% by volume | Closed-cell structure |
| Lid / Closure | Snap-fit or friction-fit lid | Secure closure options available |
| Internal Dimensions | Custom — all sizes available | From 1L to 100L+ capacity |
| MOQ | On request | Contact us for volume pricing |
*Insutech reserves the right to modify product specifications, descriptions, and technical information at any time without prior notice.
Blood Product Transport
Red cells, platelets, and plasma transport between blood banks, hospitals, and trauma centres
Organ Transplant Transport
Human organ transport systems requiring precise temperature maintenance and rapid air/ground transit
Tissue & Specimen Transport
Biological sample, tissue, and biopsy transport between clinical sites and laboratories
Vaccine & Pharmaceutical Transport
Cold chain pharmaceutical and vaccine distribution in markets with limited refrigeration infrastructure
Emergency Medical Services
Field-portable cold storage for emergency and disaster-response medical teams
All of Insutech's EPS foam packaging — including Medical Coolers and Ice Boxes — can be fully customized to fit any product, size, or application. We manufacture EPS in all densities and dimensions you might require.
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