heat source selection and transportation

Caurtesy : heat source selection and transportation

Unsurprisingly direct exposure to sunlight is a key source of cargo temperature damage. This can occur regularly at all stages of the supply chain, especially when goods are left on loading docks or runways. In these scenarios, exposure to direct sunlight for even a short period can lead to irreversible cargo damage.

Goods are also exposed to elevated temperatures as direct solar radiation heats the metal walls of shipping containers or trucks. This will create a microclimate as the temperature within is much greater than the ambient conditions outside. This phenomenon means that it is not uncommon to see temperatures within the container reach 50°C.

Shippers can reduce the risk of damages by opting for thermal packing materials that are manufactured with highly reflective materials. Many Temcoat products are manufactured with premium-grade pure aluminum which reflects up to 97% thermal radiation.  This is significantly greater to inferior materials which may only reflect around 70% thermal radiation.