While some types of freight are hardy and durable during the shipping process, others require more care if they arrive at their destinations intact and still viable. Fruits, vegetables, alcoholic beverages, and medical supplies like pharmaceuticals. Double bubble foil insulation is one way for businesses to ensure that temperature-sensitive products arrive at their optimal temperature to still be at the required quality for use. Here are some of the benefits of using it.
Energy Efficient
Double bubble foil insulation is a passive temperature control system. That means it requires no active power sources, like batteries, or access to the electrical grid. Instead, double bubble foil insulation is used to pack cargo while it is in an environment that is at the ideal temperature, and the insulating layers preserve that perfect temperature within the shipment once it is securely packed and wrapped up.
This results in less reliance on active temperature control systems, which is cost-effective, especially for shorter trips, as it means not requiring a reefer container or trailer, for example.
Environmentally Friendly
Active temperature systems require the use of coolants and other refrigerant substances, which results in waste gases emitted into the atmosphere, in addition to the energy consumption needed for these systems. Double bubble foil insulation requires only careful wrapping of cargo and, once done, emits no waste and draws no power.
What’s more, it is durable and can be reused multiple times before needing to be replaced. So this environmental friendliness can also result in additional savings.
Additional Protection
One of the best features is extra protection for freight. The bubbles that make up double bubble foil insulation are layers of air, which provide cushioning protection. Double layers keep more delicate cargo, such as fruit, from getting bruised and looking damaged upon arrival.
However, where this extra protection becomes invaluable is in emergencies. There are transitional periods during cold chain logistics where freight is moved out of temperature-controlled environments and temporarily vulnerable to extreme temperature changes as it is transferred to the next train, truck, or aircraft.
Under normal circumstances, a few minutes of this isn’t an issue, but if the unexpected happens, such as traffic accidents delaying a truck’s arrival or poor weather delaying a plane’s take off, that freight may sit unprotected for hours. However, with double bubble foil insulation, the cargo retains its temperature even as its surroundings vary wildly.
If you’d like to ensure your business shipping goes smoothly and enjoy more efficient temperature-controlled shipping, we can help. Contact Protek Cargo with your questions and get a quote.
