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EPS box or polystyrene box: the same product
An EPS box and a polystyrene box are the same product. We list the names and the data per box: size, wall thickness, drain holes and lid.
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Gel pack, ice pack or icepack: one product, many names
A gel pack, ice pack, cool pack and icepack are the same sealed bag of gel. We explain the names, the sizes and how it differs from a cooling element.
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EPS boxes with lid: sizes and use
Main sizes of EPS boxes with lid, with inner size, wall thickness and number per pallet, and how to choose.
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Polystyrene box for food: is styrofoam suitable for food?
Is a polystyrene box suitable for food? Read about the legal framework, hygiene, cleaning and reuse, cold and warm use, and which box suits fish, m...
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Large polystyrene box: 28 to 173 litres and which size fits
Large polystyrene boxes from 28 to 173 litres with internal dimensions, wall thickness and pallet quantities. Choose the right size and number of g...
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Buying an EPS box: hardware store, online or maker
Compares four channels for buying an EPS box and lists what to check: wall thickness, lid, drain holes, size and stock.
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What is polystyrene box (EPS)? Material and insulation explained
Polystyrene box is EPS, expanded polystyrene, in Germany known as Styropor. Read what it is made of, how it differs from Styrodur and why polystyre...
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Choosing an insulated box for shipping: EPS, EPP, foldable thermal box or insulated bag?
Which insulated box suits your shipment? EPS, EPP, foldable thermal box and insulated bag side by side: cooling time, wall thickness, storage, pric...
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Shipping food chilled: the practical guide to cold-chain parcel shipping
Shipping food chilled with a parcel carrier? Here is how to choose the right cool box, calculate the number of gel packs and pack the shipment so i...
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