Thermo Trolley

Reliable cold chains with minimal process requirements

  • No dry ice needed
  • Transport without refrigerated vehicles
  • High level of flexibility in the branch

The Thermo Trolley is a joint innovation project between Wanzl and va-Q-tec. It combines highly efficient vacuum insulation with a robust design, setting new standards for passive temperature control. The aim is to create a secure cold chain in the food retail industry while significantly reducing energy use and process expenditure.

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We are working with va-Q-tec to develop the Thermo Trolley as a new approach to passive temperature control in logistics. In view of rising energy costs and increasing sustainability requirements, we are focusing on how temperature-sensitive goods can be transported reliably and energy-efficiently in the future. The project aims to achieve constant temperature control over several hours by combining Wanzl’s logistics expertise with the high-performance vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) from va-Q-tec - all without any permanent active cooling and while reducing energy requirements. In addition, the Thermo Trolley is being designed to simplify logistics processes and help customers to save time and significantly reduce their process expenditure.

No active cooling required

No active cooling required
Frozen and refrigerated food can be transported without the use of refrigerated transporters, dry ice or refrigerated batteries.

Vacuum insulation panels

Vacuum insulation panels
Modern vacuum insulation panels, supplied by our technology partner va-Q-tec, provide high-performance insulation.

Autonomous temperature maintenance

Autonomous temperature maintenance
Up to 12 hours of stable freezer or chilled temperatures without cooling batteries; can be extended to up to 24 hours with two special-design batteries.

Cost & CO₂ savings

Cost & CO₂ savings
Eliminating the use of dry ice and refrigerated vehicles significantly reduces operating costs and lowers the carbon footprint.

Cost savings of up to 75%

Cost savings of up to 75%
Annual savings in total cost of ownership through simplified handling, order picking and interim storage processes.

Customisation

Customisation
Dimensions and structure can be flexibly adapted to customer-specific requirements.

Food regulation-compliant cold chain

Food regulation-compliant cold chain
Reliable technology that complies with food regulations and falls significantly below ATP limits.

Robust and maintenance-free design

Robust and maintenance-free design
Durable, ergonomic design with no maintenance requirements.

Durable, ergonomic design with no maintenance requirements

Durable, ergonomic design with no maintenance requirements
Optimised design for a time-efficient, straightforward cleaning process.

Optional refurbishments

Optional refurbishments
Regular trolley reconditioning is possible to extend their service life.

Comparison of Thermo Trolley without batteries vs. conventional container

General conditions:

  • Constant outside temperature of +5°C
  • Limit temperature -18 °C
  • Load capacity of 150 kg of frozen goods

 

The result: Thanks to the vacuum insulation, the temperatures of the food in the Thermo Trolley can be kept constant for up to 12 hours - chilled or frozen.

Comparison of Thermo Trolley with two special-design batteries vs. conventional container with the same number of comparable batteries

General conditions:

  • Constant outside temperature of +20 °C
  • Limit temperature -18 °C
  • Load capacity of 150 kg of frozen goods

 

The result: With just two special-design batteries, the Thermo Trolley's temperature maintenance time can be extended to up to 24 hours - for both frozen and chilled goods. For longer transport times, the maintenance time can be further increased by using additional special-design batteries.