Cold storage chains work especially hard during December, as higher volumes of perishable goods are produced, transported, and stored across the country, in one of the hottest months of the year. Because of this, high-quality insulation, like Isowall’s insulated panels, is crucial to ensure that cold chains preserve their integrity and function effectively during the summer holiday. 

What Do We Mean By Cold Chains?

The term “cold chain” refers to the temperature-controlled storage throughout the supply chain, from factory to retailer, encompassing the transport and warehousing. Products are moved from one part of the cold chain to another to ensure that they are kept at a low temperature and kept fresh throughout. Cold chains are essential for maintaining the quality, safety and effectiveness of items like frozen foods, beverages and medicines. Temperatures must be kept consistent through the chain, which means that both refrigeration systems and the storage units in which they are housed must be robust and of high quality. Good insulation is an indispensable part of these chains.

Why You Need Insulated Panels For Your Cold Storage

Insulated panels provide the following benefits for cold chains:

• Temperature maintenance: Insulated panels keep the cold air inside the storage units and the hot air outside. This prevention of heat transfer is essential for keeping perishable items at their optimum temperatures.

• Energy efficiency: By reducing heat transfer, insulated panels also reduce the demand on refrigeration systems, which means they keep energy costs at reasonable levels.
• Hygiene: Insulated panels also provide a secure, hygienic enclosure to help manufacturers and transporters meet food and medical safety standards.
• Durability and reliability: Quality panels are exceptionally hardy and resistant to moisture, ensuring long-term performance for cold chains.

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Trust Isowall to Secure Your Cold Chains

The Isowall Group is a South African company that fully understands the unique demands of cold storage suppliers and users in the country and across the African continent. We have developed the world’s leading composite panel, now manufactured in over 30 countries. Our versatile insulated panels are suitable for a variety of uses, including cold storage.

The product consists of a core of thermally efficient insulation material sandwiched between two outer pre-stressed skins and bonded to them. This carefully engineered design, which is now produced in several different finishes and iterations, provides all the advantages outlined above, including thermal efficiency, strength and durability, moisture and vapour protection, flexibility, and ease of use. 

If you would like to know more about our insulated panels, browse our products here. Alternatively, feel free to contact us.

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