The temperatures across the country have risen dramatically over the last few years, and currently this summer is among the hottest on record. While most people are able to beat the heat by heading into air conditioning, jumping into pools, or taking other similar steps, it’s a bit more challenging for companies to protect their shipments from the rising heat.
A huge range of products can require protection from the heat, including:
- Lotion, Shampoo, and Cosmetics – Temperature changes can affect the consistency and quality of the products in very significant ways, leading to lotion that is thinned out, lipstick that is melted, and more.
- Electronics – Electronic devices from computers to TVs to MP3 players can be damaged from the heat, particularly where soldered connections are concerned. High levels of heat can cause those connection points to become damaged and lead to inoperable items.
- Food and Beverages – Obviously, heat increases the chances of food spoiling during transit, but many don’t realize that beverages can be damaged as well. Temperature changes and in particular high levels of heat can cause the quality of beer, wine, soft drinks, and other beverages to diminish significantly.
Adding to the challenge of managing temperatures during transit is the fact that shipping trailers can become like ovens in the sun. Internal temperatures of shipping crates and trailers can be far higher than the temps outside, and as a result it can be far hotter and far more damaging for products in side.
While one option is to utilize expensive climate controlled shipping trailers, another option is to utilize passive controls like our shipping pallet covers. These solutions provide an insulating cover to any size shipment which helps block out high levels of heat. They offer numerous benefits including:
- Lower initial investment
- Less maintenance
- No need to undergo costly repairs
- No chance of failing when you need them the most
- Ability to be reused multiple times
By giving you excellent protection against the heat, our passive control solutions allow you to defend your valuable cargo against the elements and keep your reputation high. Instead of getting damaged goods, your clients get the products you want your business to be known for. And instead of having to spend hundreds or thousands on returns, you can rest easy knowing that your shipments are protected from this summer’s high heat and will arrive in the best shape possible. Protecting your shipments from heat related damage is important, and doesn’t have to be difficult.
