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.
