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Refrigerated Containers for Pharma, Vaccines & Healthcare

For vaccines, hospitals, biotech, and pharma distribution. Validated +2°C to −80°C. GDP-ready, 21 CFR Part 11 compatible. From $16,500. Audit-trail logging. Delivered nationwide.

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Refrigerated Containers for Pharma and Healthcare Businesses

A two-degree excursion can void a vaccine lot. A power failure can cost a hospital its entire blood inventory. A failed validation can delay a clinical trial by months. Pharmaceutical cold storage has zero tolerance for failure — and walk-in coolers fail. Conexwest delivers refrigerated, freezer, and ultra-low temperature containers built for regulated cold-chain operations. Maintain +36°F to +46°F for standard pharmaceuticals and most vaccines, −4°F for plasma and certain biologics, or −94°F to −112°F for mRNA vaccines, biotech samples, and clinical trial materials. Continuous temperature logging, alarm escalation, and validation documentation included.

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Cold Storage for Every Regulated Pharma & Healthcare Operation

Vaccine and biologics cold storage
-76°F to +30°F460V 3-Phase

Vaccine & Biologics Distribution

Standard refrigerated containers maintain vaccines at +36°F to +46°F per CDC and WHO cold-chain protocols. Ultra-low units reach −94°F to −112°F for mRNA vaccine storage. Supports VFC compliance, mass vaccination surges, and pharmaceutical overflow with continuous data logging.

Hospital blood product cold storage
-20°F to +70°F460V 3-Phase

Hospitals & Clinical Labs

Emergency cold storage for blood products, plasma, tissue samples, and lab specimens when on-site capacity is exceeded. Multi-zone options: +39°F for whole blood, −4°F for plasma, and −112°F for long-term tissue/sample storage.

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-76°F to +30°F460V 3-Phase

Pharmacies & Pharmaceutical

Refrigerated capacity for retail, hospital, mail-order, and compounding pharmacies. Maintain +36°F to +46°F for insulin, biologics, and refrigerated pharmaceuticals during renovations, demand surges, or distribution expansion. DSCSA-compatible tracking optional.

Biotech research laboratory cold storage
-76°F to +30°F460V 3-Phase

Biotech & Research Labs

Sample, reagent, and biologic storage for biotech, pharma R&D, and research labs. Ultra-low −112°F storage expands capacity for cell lines, tissue samples, antibodies, and frozen reagents. Validation documentation supports GLP and ISO 17025 compliance.

Veterinary clinic cold storage
-20°F to +70°F460V 3-Phase

Veterinary & Animal Health

Cold storage for veterinary biologics, vaccines, controlled medications, and tissue samples at clinics, hospitals, and animal pharma distributors. Maintains +36°F to +46°F cold-chain integrity, with USDA-APHIS and state veterinary compliance support.

Clinical trial investigational product storage
-76°F to +30°F460V 3-Phase + Generator

Clinical Trials & Investigational Products

Investigational product (IP) storage for trial sites, central depots, and CRO facilities. Validated temperature control for blinded and active study products, with temperature mapping, IQ/OQ/PQ qualification support, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant electronic records for FDA-ready cold chain documentation.

Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Temperature Guide

Standard vaccines (most refrigerated)
+36°F to +46°F · 20ft Single Phase Temperature Controlled Storage – Medium Temp
GDP + CDC cold chain
mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech)
-76°F · 40ft SuperFreezer
GDP + cold-chain validated
mRNA vaccines (Moderna)
-58°F to +5°F · 40ft SuperFreezer
GDP + cold-chain validated
Insulin & biologics (refrigerated)
+36°F to +46°F · 20ft Single Phase Temperature Controlled Storage – Medium Temp
GDP + USP <1079>
Whole blood & red blood cells
+34°F to +43°F · 20ft Single Phase Temperature Controlled Storage – Medium Temp
AABB-aligned construction
Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
0°F and below · 20ft Blast Freezer Container
AABB-aligned construction
Platelets (storage)
+68°F to +70°F · 40ft Refrigerated Container
AABB-aligned + agitation
Tissue & organ transport
+36°F to +46°F · 20ft Refrigerated Container
UNOS-aligned
Biotech cell lines & reagents
-76°F · 40ft SuperFreezer
GLP/ISO 17025
Long-term sample biobanking
-76°F · 40ft SuperFreezer
GLP/ISO 17025
Clinical trial IP (refrigerated arm)
+36°F to +46°F · 20ft Refrigerated Container
21 CFR Part 11 + GCP
Clinical trial IP (frozen arm)
-4°F · 20ft Blast Freezer Container
21 CFR Part 11 + GCP
Veterinary biologics & vaccines
+36°F to +46°F · 20ft Single Phase Temperature Controlled Storage – Medium Temp
USDA-APHIS-aligned
Pharmaceutical raw materials & APIs
+59°F to +70°F · 40ft Refrigerated Container
GDP + cGMP-aligned

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40ft SuperFreezer
-76°F to 30°F

40ft SuperFreezer

Ultra-low temperature container for mRNA vaccines, frozen biologics, blood and plasma, and biotech sample storage down to −76°F. Built for regulated cold chain with continuous logging.

Prices: From $110,000 (New)

40ft Deep Freezer with Generator
-76°F to 30°F

40ft Deep Freezer with Generator

Mission-critical mobile cold storage with integrated generator backup. Maintains ultra-low temperatures during power outages for vaccines, clinical trial materials, and hospital overflow.

Prices: From $899/mo

20ft Single-Phase Temperature Controlled Storage Low Temp
-10°F to +50°F

20ft Single-Phase Temperature Controlled Storage Low Temp

Standard pharma cold-chain 36°F to 46°F range for pharmacy holding, distributor cold rooms, and clinical lab overflow. Single-phase 220V with calibrated temperature logging.

Prices: From $16,500 (Refurbished) · $41,950 (New)

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Cold storage that passes audit, every time

Our pharma cold-chain specialists support validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), temperature mapping studies, and 21 CFR Part 11-compatible electronic records. From quote to validated cold storage, on your timeline

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How it works

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Choose Your Container
Browse available containers for sale or rent. Select the size, condition, and options that fit your needs.
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Buy or Rent Online
Complete your order online in just a few steps. Choose purchase or rental, add delivery details, and submit your request.
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Confirm Delivery Details
Our team reviews your order, confirms availability, and coordinates delivery timing and placement.
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Receive Your Container
Your container is delivered to your site, ready to use. We'll provide guidance for placement, setup, and next steps.
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Ongoing Support
24/7 service for temperature alerts, on-site maintenance, and rental extensions. Your reefer keeps running — we handle the rest.

Why Pharma & Healthcare teams choose Conexwest

GDP-Ready Validation Out of the Box
Pharmaceutical-grade interiors, calibrated continuous logging, and documentation packages aligned with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for regulated cold-chain operators.
21 CFR Part 11 Compatible Audit Trails
Electronic temperature logs with time-stamped audit trails that meet 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for pharma manufacturers, distributors, and clinical trial sponsors.
IQ/OQ/PQ Validation Services
Installation, operational, and performance qualification documentation available on validated configurations. Temperature mapping studies on request for critical materials.
Backup Power for Critical Inventory
Generator-included and redundant-cooling configurations available for mission-critical pharma cold chain — vaccines, clinical trial materials, blood, plasma. No single-point failures.
+36°F to −76°F Validated Range
Full pharma cold-chain coverage from one supplier. Standard +36°F to +46°F cold chain, frozen biologics at −4°F, mRNA vaccines at −76°F, and ultra-low biotech samples.
Pharma Cold-Chain Specialists on Support
Our team works with vaccine distributors, hospital pharmacies, biotech labs, and pharmaceutical distributors. Real regulated cold-chain expertise — not generic refrigeration sales.

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Refrigeration containers adhere to the most stringent industry standards, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and compliant across various sectors. These units are ISO certified for quality management, BIC certified for intermodal transport compliance, and AWS certified for superior welding quality. They also meet FDA standards for food safety and NSF approval for sanitation, ensuring they are fit for food and pharmaceutical use. Additionally, these containers are HACCP compliant for hygiene, CE certified for European safety regulations, and often UL listed for North American electrical safety standards. These comprehensive certifications ensure the containers meet the highest standards required for industrial, commercial, and specialized applications.

Common questions from pharma, biotech & healthcare teams

What temperature do mRNA vaccines need to be stored at?

mRNA vaccines require ultra-low temperatures, typically −76°F to −112°F for long-term storage. A 40ft SuperFreezer reaches temperatures as low as −76°F with calibrated continuous logging — built for vaccine distribution and biotech cold chain.

+ Are your containers GDP and 21 CFR Part 11 compatible?

Yes. Validated cold-chain configurations include calibrated continuous temperature logging, audit-trail documentation, and electronic records that align with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. Validation packages ship on request for regulated cold-chain operators.

+ What's the difference between standard pharma cold chain (+2°C to +8°C) and ultra-low (−80°C)?

Standard pharma cold chain (+2°C to +8°C) handles refrigerated biologics, insulin, most vaccines, and pharma distribution — use a single-phase 20ft validated refrigerated container. Ultra-low (−80°C) is for mRNA vaccines, frozen biologics, and viral storage — use a 40ft SuperFreezer.

+ How do you protect against compressor failure or power loss?

For mission-critical pharma cold chain — clinical trial materials, blood, plasma — a 40ft deep freezer with built-in generator and redundant cooling provides no-single-point-of-failure protection. Optional UPS systems and 24/7 alarm monitoring are available on all validated configurations.

+ Can I rent short-term cold storage for clinical lab or hospital overflow?

Yes. Short-term refrigerated container rentals are common for clinical lab overflow and hospital cold-chain surge. A 20ft refrigerated unit handles standard clinical inventory; a single-phase 20ft rental fits retail pharmacy and small clinic sites without electrical upgrade.

+ Do you provide IQ/OQ/PQ validation services and audit-trail documentation?

Yes. IQ/OQ/PQ validation services, temperature mapping studies, and audit-trail documentation are available for validated cold-chain configurations. Documentation packages support supplier audits, regulatory reviews, and quality-system requirements. <!-- /FIGMA_BLOCK_13 --> _Run `python3 industry_page_clones/_apply_figma_text.py` to refresh from Figma XML._

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Validated cold storage. Audit-ready. Delivered.

30,000+ orders delivered. GDP-ready construction, 21 CFR Part 11 compatible logging, IQ/OQ/PQ validation support. Same-week delivery on standard configurations