Most people do not give much thought to items like paints becoming ruined during shipping. However, when freezing temperatures come into play, Latex and water-based paint products can freeze. Why is that such a big deal? Because various problems can arise with the paints when they thaw, that is why. When paints solidify because of frigid temps, their emulsion becomes destroyed. In other words, the products produce inconsistencies such as ropiness or lumps once thawed. This is why it is important to protect paint shipments.
Sure, paint cans are supposed to be shaken or stirred before use to eliminate deviations. However, sometimes, those actions are not enough to fix the problems after freezing occurs. Consumers that receive paints in such conditions via deliveries will be unhappy, to say the very least. Instead of applying fresh, smooth coats to their walls, ceilings, or whatever, they get products that are hard, if not impossible, to work with. Sellers will likely get complaints from people wanting new items or their money back.
In turn, the manufacturers could turn on their respective shippers for costing them money. They might seek restitution from them or not use their services anymore. Neither is a good outcome for carriers. Luckily, companies can invest in products to prevent paint products from freezing during transport. We will discuss two of them in the next sections. Therefore, curious readers should stay put and read further to learn more.
Pallet Covers
A passive pallet cover or two can be just what the doctor ordered for mixed shipments. Protecting a full load from freezing can be quite a hassle when only a couple of pallets require protection. The last thing truck drivers or owner-operators want to do is spend precious time putting measures in place for an entire trailer when barely anything in the load can be affected by cold temperatures. After all, they have destinations to reach and deadlines to meet.
Still, though, doing nothing and leaving things to chance could be a recipe for disaster where paints and freezing are concerned. The SureTemp passive pallet cover can be the ideal solution for professionals. These coverings offer protection against heat and cold. They are lightweight and easy to install. Some models are for single-use, while others can be used again and again. Whatever the case may be, our passive pallet cover solutions have you covered.
Thermal Quilt Insulation
Insulated freezer blankets are better options for drivers with full paint loads than pallet covers. Our coverings are designed to fit 53-foot intermodal containers or OTR shipments. The devices are excellent at providing conduction, radiant, and convection heat transfer protection. Give us a call to discuss blankets or covers more thoroughly and discover what the fuss is about yourself.
