va-Q-tainer™ Passive Transport Containers, U.S.

Product Features

  • Pre-qualified 2°C to 8°C for up to 9 days under both summer and winter conditions
  • Same universal design packout for summer and winter
  • Maintains temperature using reinforced vacuum panels and phase change materials that line its inner cavity
  • Rugged design intended for transport by air or truck
  • Designed for reusability
  • Forklift access from all four sides
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va-Q-tainer pre-qualified Passive Transport Containers - U.S.

Holds U.S. Pallet-sized Payloads

C apable of holding 40" x 48" (U.S. Pallet) and 48" x 48" sized loads, this durable and reusable passive system provides excellent uniform thermal protection for packaging pharmaceuticals. It has been pre-qualified by CCT to hold 2°C to 8°C for up to 9 days under both summer and winter conditions in one universal packout, as tested against ISTA 5B temperature profiles. It is also capable of holding -15°C conditions for more than 72 hours under 30°C soaking.

The va-Q-tainer U.S. pallet system is able to meet these challenges by uniquely combining high-performance vacuum

insulated panels (VIPs) with form-fitting phase change materials (PCMs). The PCMs fit along the walls and above the payload. The vacuum panels are securely fitted and protected by outer walls comprised of rigid multi-layered urethane and reinforced fiberglass. The level of vacuum can easily be checked using the patented va-Q-check. The panels are designed to maintain their vacuum for many years of use and are capable of being serviced as required.

Engineering and Technical Services is available to conduct full qualification testing on your payload.

va-Q-tainer Specifications
Part Number US VA-Q-TAINER
Pallet Sizes (L x W x H) fits two sizes:
40" x 48" x 5" or 48" x 48" x 5"
Outside Dimensions (includes forklift entry) 56" x 58.6" x 62"
Available Cavity Dimensions fits two pallets sizes (see above)
40" x 48" x 43" or 48" x 48" x 43"
PCM Bottle Placement:
-Vertical against both side walls
-Top
-Front wall
-Total per container 		Bottles
16: 1 layer of 4 over 4 on each wall
24: 3 layers of 8
8: 1 layer of 4 over 4
48 bottles
R-Value of 1.17" insulation 25.8 per ft² °F/BTU
Tare Weight (without refrigerants) 816 lbs.
Tare Weight (with refrigerants) 1,149 lbs.
va-Q-tainer Performance
  • Pre-Qualified 2°C to 8°C for up to 9 days.
  • Check System: VIPs quality control with va-Q-check in 15 minutes per container.
  • Phase Change Bottles: PCM #27L+04G va-Q-accu 2°C to 8°C.
  • Each bottle weighs 6.96 lbs., and measures 18.3" x 10.8" x 1.3" (L x W x Thickness).