Thermal cover for roll containers, IBCs and drums
A thermal cover for roll containers is an insulating cover that fits over a standard roll container of 85 x 70 cm, so chilled goods stay at temperature on the way. For IBC containers and drums there are separate covers with their own size. You will find all versions in our thermal cover for roll containers collection, available from stock and from our own production since 1972.
Below you will find which cover goes with which container, the difference between a cover with and without an opening, and what to look out for.
The thermal cover for roll containers: two versions
For roll containers we have two reusable versions. The first has a fold-up door at the front and measures 85 x 70 x 155 cm. With that door you reach your goods without removing the whole cover. This is handy on distribution trips with multiple stops, because you load and unload quickly with minimal loss of cold.
The second version is fully closed and measures 85 x 70 x 150 cm. There is no opening or door. The cover goes over the whole roll container and gives uninterrupted insulation all around, without seams where cold can escape. This fits when the container is only opened at the final destination.
The covers are made for standard roll containers of 85 x 70 cm. The version with a fold-up door is intended for trips with multiple stops. If the container does not need to be opened on the way, the closed version is the choice.
There is also a standard insulated cover for roll containers of 85 x 70 x 155 cm, designed for air freight of temperature-sensitive products. This one is also called a thermal cover or cargo cover.
Reusable thermal cover for roll containers: why that matters
A reusable thermal cover for roll containers is made for intensive use. The cover is made of durable material and intended for repeated deployment without loss of quality. We do not state a fixed number of times the cover remains usable.
The applications are in refrigerated transport, pharmaceuticals and supermarket deliveries. Think of vegetables and meat, but also vaccines and medicines.
Roll container cover or insulated cover: the same thing
A roll container cover is a shorter way of writing the same product as an insulated cover for roll containers. The naming differs, the cover does not. You can read more about other names in our blog thermal pallet cover or insulated pallet cover.
Insulated cover for IBC: for liquids in an IBC container
An IBC is an Intermediate Bulk Container. Our insulated cover for IBC measures 120 x 100 x 120 cm and fits standard IBC containers. The cover was specially developed for air freight and maintains temperature during temperature-controlled shipping. It protects against temperature swings and outside influences.
It is used in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries. In food this concerns liquids such as syrups and oils. In pharmaceuticals vaccines and medicines. In chemicals contents that must stay at the right temperature. The cover is reusable and quick to place.
Insulated cover for drums: 60 x 60 x 90 cm
An insulated cover for drums is intended for standard drums of 60 x 60 x 90 cm. It is suitable for air freight of liquids and bulk goods with temperature retention, and is used in the chemical industry, pharmaceutical logistics and the food industry. The cover can be fitted quickly and firmly around the drum.
Thermal cover for containers: which container?
A thermal cover for a container can mean different containers. For a roll container or an IBC container the covers above are intended. For an air freight container there is the ULD thermal cover PMC of 320 x 240 x 150 cm. For a sea container we have a separate solution: see the container insulation and the blog insulating a sea container.
Overview by type
| Cover | Size | Special feature |
|---|---|---|
| Roll container with fold-up door | 85 x 70 x 155 cm | access without removing the cover |
| Roll container without opening | 85 x 70 x 150 cm | fully closed |
| Roll container standard | 85 x 70 x 155 cm | for air freight |
| IBC | 120 x 100 x 120 cm | for standard IBC containers |
| Drum | 60 x 60 x 90 cm | for standard drums |
| ULD PMC | 320 x 240 x 150 cm | air freight containers |
Frequently asked questions about the thermal cover for roll containers
What is the difference between a roll container cover with and without an opening?
With a fold-up door you reach your goods during the trip. Without an opening the insulation is uninterrupted, handy if the container is only opened at the destination.
Is an insulated cover for IBC also suitable as an insulated cover for drums?
No, the sizes differ. The insulated cover for IBC is 120 x 100 x 120 cm, the cover for drums 60 x 60 x 90 cm. Choose the cover that goes with the size of the container.
Is a reusable thermal cover for roll containers also suitable for food?
Yes, the cover is used for vegetables and meat, among other things, as well as vaccines and medicines. The cover insulates passively and does not make anything cold by itself.
Order the right cover
View the thermal cover for roll containers versions and choose with or without an opening. If your size is not among them, get in touch. You will find more covers for pallets at our cold chain packaging.
You will find all names in our glossary.
