Are you an owner-operator that transports foods and beverages? If so, are those items packaged in plastic containers? There’s not necessarily anything wrong with that. However, you might want to do your part to protect these goods from extreme heat. After all, Summer is fast approaching. It begins on June 20, 2021.
Depending on where you live or work, it might already feel like the season has arrived, though. Anyway, let’s get back to the topic at hand, protecting foods and beverages in plastic containers from the heat. Why do you need to go the extra mile? Well, there are different reasons, but we’ll name a couple.
For one, according to Business Insider, when plastic containers are subjected to high temperatures, it is possible for plastics to put dangerous substances, like BPA, into the contents. What is BPA? It’s a chemical used to make particular plastics, and it may alter hormones or increase peoples’ risks of obtaining various disorders. We get it; that doesn’t really affect you, so why should you care? Do you really want to be the reason why consumers have a hard time?
We didn’t think so. What else can go wrong with plastic containers? Well, if they get too hot, the units could bust, sending liquids and foods all over your truck or trailer. Not only will that create quite the mess for you to clean up, but it will probably make those expecting deliveries pretty upset. Who knows? It could even cost you some contracts or jobs.
Ways To Protect Plastic Containers From Extreme Heat
You could always purchase a reefer unit to keep goods nice and cool. However, have you ever seen the price of one of them? They are not cheap. Plus, you’ll have to pay for regular maintenance when going that route too. Does that not sound like your cup of tea? No, then how about choosing these alternatives instead. We have pallet covers available in case you only need to protect one or two pallet loads.
There are also our insulated freezer blankets, which are our bread and butter. With that name, the coverings sound like they should only be used to protect goods from freezing temps, but that isn’t the case. 150 GSM insulated freezer blankets offer cold and heat protection. They are made from only the best materials and techniques to ensure they’re heavy-duty and reusable. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us and get your insulated freezer blankets or other products today.
