Deep Freeze VYPE is EMBALL’ISO’s PREMIUM+ reusable insulated packaging solution, designed for shipping packages at very low temperatures (< –70°C), with a temperature hold time of up to 244 hours (more than 10 days) without re-icing. This extended autonomy significantly reduces logistics costs associated with dry ice replenishment while helping secure the cold chain.
Positioning within the EMBALL’ISO range
- Deep Freeze VYPE is part of the PREMIUM+ category, EMBALL’ISO’s highest level of thermal protection for small reusable packaging solutions.
- Category: PREMIUM+ (high-end, maximum performance)
- Application: Shipment of temperature-sensitive products (biological samples, advanced therapies, vaccines, R&D products, etc.) requiring deep-freeze conditions (< –70°C).
- Key technology: Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) combined with dry ice-compatible materials, providing maximum protection even under extreme conditions.
Thermal performance and qualification
- Temperature range: Deep Freeze < –70°C
- Hold time: Up to 244 hours (more than 10 days) without replenishment, depending on the configuration and thermal profile.
- Qualification: ISTA 7D, a reference standard for insulated packaging designed for the transportation of healthcare products, covering summer/winter profiles and realistic logistics stresses.
- This extended hold time helps accommodate complex international shipments, including transfers, customs delays and extreme weather conditions, while helping preserve cold-chain integrity.
Technology and Design
Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs)
Deep Freeze VYPE uses Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs), a technology that provides:
- Very low thermal conductivity, significantly lower than conventional foams or expanded polyurethane.
- Reduced insulation thickness for maximum thermal performance, optimizing the ratio between internal and external volume.
- Enhanced thermal stability against changes in external temperature.
Universal Packout: Ease of Use
The VYPE range is designed around the Universal Packout concept, simplifying preparation and handling in the field:
- Intuitive configuration: dedicated compartments for the payload and refrigerant (dry ice).
- Reusable: designed for multiple shipping cycles, with tracking and management available through EMBALL’ISO’s Reuse & Reverse services.
- Ergonomic design: reduces the risk of packing errors and minimizes preparation time.
Range of Models and Dimensions
Deep Freeze VYPE is available in several sizes, from 1.5 L to 185 L of internal volume, to accommodate different payload volumes and logistical requirements.
| DEEP FREEZE VYPE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product name | Payload | Internal Space(1) L x W x H | External dimension L x W x H | Volumetric weight | System weight(2) |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 20 | 20 L | 272 x 272 x 276 mm 10.7 x 10.7 x 10.9 in | 390 x 375 x 360 mm 15.4 x 14.8 x 14.2 in | 9 kg 20 lb | 4.5 kg 9.9 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 31 | 31 L | 312 x 312 x 316 mm 12.3 x 12.3 x 12.4 in | 430 x 415 x 400 mm 16.9 x 16.3 x 15.7 in | 12 kg 27 lb | 5.4 kg 12.0 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 52 | 52 L | 372 x 372 x 376 mm 14.6 x 14.6 x 14.8 in | 490 x 475 x 460 mm 19.3 x 18.7 x 18.1 in | 18 kg 40 lb | 7.6 kg 16.8 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 64 | 64 L | 372 x 372 x 466 mm 14.6 x 14.6 x 18.3 in | 490 x 475 x 550 mm 19.3 x 18.7 x 21.7 in | 22 kg 48 lb | 6.9 kg 15.2 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 79 | 79 L | 460 x 460 x 375 mm 18.1 x 18.1 x 14.7 in | 580 x 575 x 460 mm 22.8 x 22.6 x 18.1 in | 27 kg 59 lb | 7.8 kg 17.2 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 99 | 99 L | 462 x 462 x 466 mm 18.2 x 18.2 x 18.3 in | 580 x 575 x 550 mm 22.8 x 22.6 x 21.7 in | 31 kg 68 lb | 11.7 kg 25.8 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 185 | 185 L | 702 x 482 x 548 mm 27.6 x 19.0 x 21.6 in | 800 x 600 x 648 mm 31.5 x 23.6 x 25.5 in | 52 kg 115 lb | 18.0 kg 39.7 lb |
(1)Space available for dry ice and payload (2)Weight without dry ice and payload
| DEEP FREEZE VYPE WITH PAYLOAD CONTAINMENT SYSTEM | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product name | Payload | Internal Space(1) L x W x H | External dimension L x W x H | Volumetric weight | System weight(2) |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 20 | 1.5 L | 170 x 170 x 52 mm 6.7 x 6.7 x 2 in | 390 x 375 x 360 mm 15.4 x 14.8 x 14.2 in | 9 kg 20 lb | 4.5 kg 9.9 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 31 | 2.9 L | 202 x 202 x 72 mm 8 x 8 x 2.8 in | 430 x 415 x 400 mm 16.9 x 16.3 x 15.7 in | 12 kg 27 lb | 5.4 kg 12.0 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 52 | 9.1 L | 262 x 262 x 132 mm 10.3 x 10.3 x 5.2 in | 490 x 475 x 460 mm 19.3 x 18.7 x 18.1 in | 18 kg 40 lb | 7.6 kg 16.8 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 99 | 21.4 L | 338 x 338 x 187 mm 10.3 x 10.3 x 5.2 in | 580 x 575 x 550 mm 22.8 x 22.6 x 21.7 in | 31 kg 68 lb | 11.7 kg 25.8 lb |
| Deep Freeze VYPE 185 | 47.4 L | 568 x 348 x 240 mm 22.4 x 13.7 x 9.5 in | 800 x 600 x 648 mm 31.5 x 23.6 x 25.5 in | 52 kg 115 lb | 18.0 kg 39.7 lb |
(1)Space available for dry ice and payload (2)Weight without dry ice and payload
Typical Use Cases
Deep Freeze VYPE is particularly well suited to the following applications:
- Cell and gene therapies (ATMPs), biological samples, tissues and stem cells requiring storage and transportation at –70°C or below.
- Vaccines and sensitive biopharmaceutical products, particularly for international clinical trials.
- Research samples (biobanks, multicenter studies) that need to remain in deep-freeze conditions for several days during transit.
- Shipments with complex logistical constraints, including customs clearance, transfers and multimodal transportation (air and road), where maximum thermal safety margins are required.
Thanks to its ISTA 7D qualification and 244-hour hold time, Deep Freeze VYPE helps reduce the risk of temperature excursions and support the regulatory requirements associated with critical shipments.
A major advantage of Deep Freeze VYPE is its ability to maintain the target temperature for more than 10 days without re-icing. This eliminates the need to organize intermediate dry ice replenishment, operations that can be costly, complex to coordinate and a source of logistical risks.
By reducing handling during transportation, Deep Freeze VYPE helps lower operational costs, minimize the risk of temperature excursions and further secure critical international shipments.
FAQ – Deep Freeze VYPE
What is Deep Freeze VYPE?
Deep Freeze VYPE is a PREMIUM+ reusable insulated packaging solution designed to transport temperature-sensitive products at temperatures below –70°C. It combines Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) with dry ice to provide optimal thermal protection.
How long can Deep Freeze VYPE maintain deep-freeze conditions?
Depending on the configuration and thermal profile, Deep Freeze VYPE offers a hold time of up to 244 hours, or more than 10 days, helping secure international shipments and complex logistics routes.
What products can be transported using Deep Freeze VYPE?
Deep Freeze VYPE is particularly suitable for biological samples, vaccines, cell and gene therapies (ATMPs), biopharmaceutical products and research samples requiring very-low-temperature transportation.
Is Deep Freeze VYPE qualified according to ISTA 7D?
Yes. Deep Freeze VYPE is qualified according to ISTA 7D, assessing its thermal performance under different temperature profiles and transportation conditions.