Thermal blanket or pallet cover
A thermal blanket or pallet cover is placed around an individual load or pallet. It may be useful where only part of a shipment needs passive protection. Coverage depends on the particular cover and how it is fitted.
Thermal container liner
A thermal liner is fitted inside a dry freight container to provide passive insulation between the container shell and cargo space. BubblePack offers a Roll Liner system and a prefabricated Integrated Liner system. Coverage and fitting arrangements depend on the product and selected configuration.
Insulated container
The phrase 'insulated container' can describe several different arrangements. It may mean a dry container fitted with a removable thermal liner or purpose-built insulated equipment. Buyers should confirm what equipment and thermal protection are actually being offered rather than relying on the term alone.
How do they compare with reefers?
Passive covers and liners do not actively cool or heat cargo. Refrigerated containers provide active temperature control when appropriately powered, including by generator sets where fitted. The right option depends on the product's temperature limits and the full journey.
What to specify
Provide the cargo type, container size, coverage requirements, loading location, route and temperature limits. Ask whether the quoted product is supplied only or includes installation.
BubblePack's Roll Liner is primarily supplied and installed by its own technicians in Ireland. The Integrated Liner is a prefabricated option for international supply, with fitting by shippers or local partners by arrangement.
For a shipment-specific discussion, provide the cargo, documented temperature limits, container type, route, loading arrangements and required date. Contact BubblePack for a quotation.
