Temp-Shield™ Insulation Lid of Cool Cube™ 96

Yes, replacement Cool Cube PCM panels are available for purchase. If you need to replace any PCM panels, you can order them individually from our Cool Cube Components page. The panels are available for all temperature ranges, including:

• Refrigerator PCM Panels (Blue Tab): 2°C to 8°C.
• Lab Freezer PCM Panels (Gray Tab): -50°C to -15°C.
• Room Temperature PCM Panels (Tan Tab): 15°C to 25°C

If you’re unsure which panels you need or have any questions, feel free to call us at 608.526.6901, and our team will be happy to assist you in finding the right replacement parts.

If any part of your Cool Cube gets damaged, don’t worry—all components, including PCM panels, Temp-Shield™ Insulation System (vacuum insulation panels), and other accessories, are available for individual purchase on our website. You can browse and order replacement parts directly from our Cool Cube Components page. This allows you to replace just the part you need without having to buy a whole new system.

If you’re not sure which part you need or have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 608.526.6901. Our customer service team is available to assist you and ensure you get the correct replacement part. We’re here to help with any concerns or issues you may have.

A PCM panel in the Cool Cube is a key component that uses Phase Change Material (PCM) to help regulate the temperature inside the unit. These panels are designed to maintain specific temperature ranges crucial for protecting temperature-sensitive items like vaccines, medicines, and biological samples.

Each PCM panel contains a material that melts and solidifies at precise temperatures. As the surrounding temperature increases, the PCM inside the panel absorbs the heat and melts, stabilizing the environment. When the temperature decreases, the PCM solidifies and releases the stored heat, preventing the interior from cooling too rapidly.

In the Cool Cube, there are different types of PCM panels, each indicated by a color-coded tab, designed to maintain different temperature ranges:

• Refrigerator PCM Panels (Blue Tab): 2°C to 8°C.
• Lab Freezer PCM Panels (Gray Tab): -50°C to -15°C.
• Room Temperature PCM Panels (Tan Tab): 15°C to 25°

Each Cool Cube comes with 6 PCM panels that make up the PCM System.

The VIP (Vacuum Insulation Panel) System consists of 6 panels that form an insulation barrier for the Cool Cube™. Each panel is a specially formed rigid foam board, shrink wrapped, encased in a metallic plastic film, and sealed under vacuum.

PCM, or Phase Change Material, is a type of substance that can store and release large amounts of thermal energy as it changes from one state of matter to another, specifically between solid and liquid phases. This ability to absorb and release heat during its phase transitions makes PCM useful for controlling temperatures.

Here’s how it works: When a material melts (changes from a solid to a liquid), it absorbs heat from its surroundings, which cools down the environment around it. When the material freezes (changes from liquid back to solid), it releases the heat it had absorbed, warming up the environment.

What makes PCM special is that it is engineered to melt and freeze at very specific temperatures, depending on its formulation. For example, some PCM might be designed to melt at a relatively low temperature, like 5°C, while others might melt at higher temperatures. This allows PCM to be used for different applications, like keeping things cool or warm without the need for constant external energy, such as refrigeration.

Because PCM changes phases so efficiently, it can absorb or release a lot of heat without changing its own temperature much during the process. This makes it an excellent tool for maintaining stable temperatures over time, which is critical for safely transporting temperature-sensitive products like vaccines, medicines, and biological samples.

Vacuum Insulation Panel – a form of thermal insulation consisting of a gas-tight enclosure surrounding a rigid core, from which the air has been evacuated.

The PCM inside is NOT below its phase change temperature of 21.5°C/70.7°F. Make sure that the storage temperature is always below 20°C/68°F.

The PCM inside is NOT below its phase change temperature of 4.5°C/40.1°F. Make sure that the storage temperature is always below 4°C/39.2°F.

The PCM inside is NOT below its phase change temperature of -21.5°C/-6.7°F. Make sure that the freezer temperature is always below -23°C/-9.4°F.

Yes, for Cool Cubes™ at Fridge Temps. However, before pack-out, the panels must sit out and warm up until they “sweat” so that they don’t make the cooler too cold.

Yes, for Cool Cubes™ at Fridge Temps. Make sure the refrigerator temperature is below 4°C to ensure panels turn solid (the closer the fridge is to 4.5°C, the longer it will take to turn solid).

Yes, but to get the panels truly hard, the freezer must maintain a temperature lower than -30°C. Otherwise, the panel will be at the temperature of the freezer (in a liquid state) and just won’t last as long.

Yes, but they will just take longer to condition (the middle panel will be the last to condition). For the quickest conditioning process, get as much air circulating around the panel as possible.

If the panels must be stacked we recommend inserting a spacer (pencil, tongue depressor, etc.) between each panel.

No, but the PCM panels need to be prepped.

The PCM inside is above its phase change temperature.

No. It is not necessary to condition the vacuum insulated panel (VIP) system. Storage at room temperature is recommended.

Vacuum Insulation Panel – a form of thermal insulation consisting of a gas-tight enclosure surrounding a rigid core, from which the air has been evacuated.

No, but all six panels will maintain a consistent temperature the longest. The fewer the panels, the shorter the temperature holding time.

No. The PCM panels are replacements superior to the standard gel pack method of cooling.

No. The PCM panels are replacements superior to the standard ice pack method of cooling.

Not during use. But during storage/conditioning, electricity may be needed to maintain condition the panels properly.

Yes. The large cooler can be locked with a small, steel padlock. The small and medium coolers have double zippers that can be fastened together with a small, cable padlock.

Yes, if they have the same temperature parameters. No, if they require two different parameters.

Yes, just not at the same time. Temperature controlling panels (the PCM System) can be purchased separately and swapped out depending on use.

No. Although it is recommended to have a thermometer to monitor the temperature and some filler material (newspaper, bubble-wrap, etc.) to prevent contents from shifting.

The Cool Cube panels are identified by both the label and tab colors:

• Blue: For Refrigerator Temperatures PCM, used in the VT and BT product lines.
• Gray: For Lab Freezer PCM, used in the FT line of Cool Cubes.
• Tan: For Room Temperature PCM, used in the RT line of Cool Cubes.

Usually 1 to 2 business days depending on stock.

Taxes: United States & Canada

• Calculated based on delivery location.
• If $0.00 (Sales tax not collected) is apparent, either VeriCor doesn’t collect sales tax for that state or the order is identified as tax-exempt.
• If tax-exempt, a valid tax exemption certificate is needed to process the order.

Brokerage: the fee associated with customs clearance for your inbound shipments.

• Paid by the “Importer of Record” (customer) based on the value of the shipment to the designated broker.
• Broker can be identified by the customer prior to shipment (so they use their own), otherwise FedEx will be the default broker.
• There are ways to avoid broker fees, but there’s time and work involved (example).

More in-depth resources:

• Importing Commercial Goods into Canada (Government of Canada)
• Understanding Duties and Taxes (FedEx)