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Our heat and cool containers

Getting there at the perfect temperature

Temperature control for sensitive cargo

If you need to ship temperature-sensitive cargo, Lufthansa Cargo is the right choice for you: Our wide selection of active heat and cool containers can fulfill almost any temperature requirement thanks to a temperature regulation range of -20 °C to +30 °C (-4 °F/+86 °F). 

Aside from our Opticooler and Unicooler containers, we also provide a range of Envirotainer and C-Safe container types.
 

Unicooler and Opticooler

The Unicooler cools its contents with a combination of continuous air circulation and dry ice stored in a separate dry ice tank. Alternatively, it can be heated electrically using large, rechargeable accumulators.

The Opticooler is heated by electrical power and cooled by compressors, meaning that no dry ice is needed.                      

Unicooler-Opticooler

RAP - Opticooler RAP (LD9) heat and cool container

RAP

Name
Opticooler RAP (LD9) heat and cool container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
125 x 88 x 63 in
Main loading space (L x W x H)
96.8 x 79.6 x 51.9 in
Effective shipping volume
232 cu.ft
Standard weight
2,425 lbs
Max. gross weight
13,300 lbs
Max. load
10,919 lbs
Dry ice bunker
No dry ice required
Temp. operating range
36 °F to 86 °F
Batteries
Built-in rechargables
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
No
RAP - Unicooler RAP (LD9) heat and cool container

RAP

Name
Unicooler RAP (LD9) heat and cool container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
124.8 x 88 x 64 in
Main loading space (L x W x H)
108 x 79.6 x 54 in
Effective shipping volume
250 cu.ft
Standard weight
1,755 lbs
Max. gross weight
13,300 lbs
Max. load
11,546 lbs
Dry ice bunker
705 lbs
Temp. operating range
-4 °F to 86 °F
Batteries
Built-in rechargables
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
No
RKN - Opticooler RKN (LD3) heat and cool container

RKN

Name
Opticooler RKN (LD3) heat and cool container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
79 x 60 x 64 in
Main loading space (L x W x H)
49.2 x 48 x 48.4 in
Loading volume, effective
66 cu.ft
Standard weight
1,393 lbs
Max. gross weight
3,500 lbs
Set temperature range
+36 °F to +86 °F
Ambient temperature range
-22 °F to +122 °F
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
No
Certification
Yes
RKN - Unicooler RKN (LD3) heat and cool container

RKN

Name
Unicooler RKN (LD3) heat and cool container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
79 x 60 x 64 in
Main loading space (L x W x H)
48 x 46 x 46 in
Effective shipping volume
49 cu.ft
Standard weight
979 lbs
Max. gross weight
3,500 lbs
Max. load
2,522 lbs
Dry ice bunker
265 lbs
Temp. operating range
-4 °F to 86 °F
Batteries
Built-in rechargables
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
No
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Envirotainer

The Envirotainer t-series enables cooling using continuous air circulation and dry ice, which is stored in a separate dry ice tank.

The Envirotainer e-series allows regulation of internal temperatures without dry ice by using compressors for cooling and electrical power for heating.

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RAP - Envirotainer RAP-t2 refrigerated cool container

RAP

Name
Envirotainer RAP-t2 refrigerated cool container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
125 x 88 x 64 in
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
98.8 x 80.7 x 54.7 in
Effective shipping volume
290 cu.ft
Standard weight
992 lbs
Max. gross weight
13,300 lbs
Max. load
12,308 lbs
Dry ice bunker
660 lbs
Temp. operating range
-4 °F to 68 °F
Batteries
Powered by 16 batteries (alkaline D-size)
Data recording
No
Heating capabilities
No
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
Yes
RKN - Envirotainer RKN-t2 refrigerated cool container

RKN

Name
Envirotainer RKN-t2 refrigerated cool container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
78.3 x 60.2 x 63.7 in
Main loading space (L x W x H)
54.7 x 52.7 x 52.7 in
Effective shipping volume
103 cu.ft
Standard weight
584 lbs
Max. gross weight
3,500 lbs
Max. load
2,916 lbs
Dry ice bunker
397 lbs
Temp. operating range
-4 °F to 68 °F
Batteries
Powered by 16 batteries (alkaline D-size)
Data recording
No
Heating capabilities
No
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
Yes
RAP - Envirotainer RAP-e2 heat and cool container

RAP

Name
Envirotainer RAP-e2 heat and cool container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
125 x 88 x 64 in
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
95.6 x 79.9 x 48.8 in
Effective shipping volume
225 cu.ft
Standard weight
2,425 lbs
Max. gross weight
13,300 lbs
Max. load
10,875 lbs
Dry ice bunker
No dry ice required
Temp. operating range
32 °F to 77 °F
Batteries
Built-in rechargeables
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
Yes
RKN - Envirotainer RKN-e1 heat and cool container

RKN

Name
Envirotainer RKN-e1 heat and cool container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
78.7 x 60.4 x 63.8 in
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
52.3 x 51.9 x 51.7 in
Effective shipping volume
81.9 cu.ft
Standard weight
1,400 lbs
Max. gross weight
3,500 lbs
Max. load
2,100 lbs
Dry ice bunker
No dry ice required
Temp. operating range
32 °F to 68 °F
Batteries
Built-in rechargeables
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
Yes
RAP - Envirotainer heat and cool container with integrated live monitoring

RAP

Name
Envirotainer heat and cool container with integrated live monitoring
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
125 x 88 x 64in
Main loading space (L x W x H)
97 x 79.9 x 50.7 in
Effective shipping volume
236 cu.ft
Standard weight
2425 lbs
Max. gross weight
10,196 lbs
Max. load
7,771 lbs
Temp. operating range
41 °F to 68 °F
Batteries
Rechargeable NiMH batteries
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
Yes
RLP - Envirotainer heat and cool container with integrated live monitoring

RLP

Name
Envirotainer heat and cool container with integrated live monitoring
Loadable in
Maindeck: B747/F, B777/F, A321/F (only if lateral loading is possible); Lowerdeck: A330, A340, A350, A380, B747, B767, B777, B787
External dimensions (L x W x H)
125 x 60.39 x 64.02 in
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
96.73 x 53.31 x 51.97 in
Shipping volume
156 ft³
Standard weight
1,940 lbs
Max. gross weight
6,999 lbs
Door opening (L x W)
53.31 x 51.97 in
Temp. operating range
41°F ( +/- 3.6°F) and 68°F (+/- 5.4°F)
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
Yes
Certification
Yes
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CSafe

The CSafe regulates the temperature without using dry ice through compressors for cooling or electrical power for heating. 

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RKN - CSafe RKN (LD3) Heating and Cooling container

RKN

Name
CSafe RKN (LD3) Heating and Cooling container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
77.3 x 59.3 x 63.6 in
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
48 x 50.1 x 50.3 in
Effective shipping volume
70 cu.ft
Standard weight
1,425 lbs
Max. gross weight
3,500 lbs
Max. load
2,075 lbs
Dry ice bunker
No
Temp. operating range
39 °F to 77 °F
Batteries
Built-in rechargeables accumulators
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
No
RAP - CSafe RAP (LD9) Heating and cooling container

RAP

Name
CSafe RAP (LD9) Heating and cooling container
Loadable in
B777/F, B747, B767, B787, A330, A340, A350, A380
External dimensions (L x W x H)
125 x 88 x 64 in
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
97.5 x 82 x 51 in
Effective shipping volume
236 cu.ft
Standard weight
2,675 lbs
Max. gross weight
13,000 lbs
Max. load
10,625 lbs
Dry ice bunker
No
Temp. operating range
39 °F to 77 °F
Batteries
Built-in rechargeables accumulators
Data recording
Yes
Heating capabilities
Yes
Restrictions on aircraft loading positions
No
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