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RKN Container

RKN cool container -
Lower Deck

The RKN cool container (LD3 size) is perhaps the most versatile temperature-controlled ULD on the market. It not only maintains the internal temperature for several days but also fits a wide range of aircraft. It is perfectly compatible with 14 types of aircraft. With it's high reliability and great performance, this container is indispensable to your cold chain. 

The RKN uses dry ice as the cooling agent. However, it is also equipped with a temperature control system that maintains the set temperature and logs the measured data throughout the entire journey.

Like all our ULD's, this RKN is EASA certified and accepted by the FAA. This means we can guarantee it meets the industry’s highest standards concerning safety. 

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Product specifications

Need more indepth information?

No problem. Just download the RKN’s Product brochure. It'll tell you all you need to know and will give you a complete view of the container with a really cool 3D model. 

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Weight
Tare weight
278 kg / 613 lb
Max. gross weight
1,588 kg / 3,500 lb
Max. gross weight
1,310 kg / 2,887 lb
Volume
Total volume
2.9 m³ / 102 ft³
Dimensions
Base size (LxW)
1,562 mm x 1,534 mm
61.5 inch x 60.4 inch
External dimensions (LxWxH)
2,000 x 1,562 x 1,610 mm
78.7 x 61.5 x 63.4 inch
Temperature
The RKN container is most suitable to ship deep frozen (-18°C / -0.4°F) and chilled cargo (8°C / 46.4°F).

Features and benefits

  • Robust control system that maintains the internal temperature and logs data
  • Removable rechargeable battery that can be removed and replaced in seconds
  • Simple maintenance for fewer operational disruptions and a longer asset life
  • Fork pockets on all four sides for easy manoeuvrability around the warehouse
  • Fully tested and certified so you can guarantee customers an unbroken cold chain

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You’ve studied the technical data sheet and seen the product brochure, so you know the RKN is the right container for you. The next step is a personalised quotation. That’s easy. Just give us a few details, and our sales engineers will produce one for you. In addition to the price, you’ll receive product specifications, a technical proposal and delivery times.

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Need an even bigger container?
If the RKN doesn’t offer all the cargo space that you need, check out our RAP container. This large main-deck cool container has the same great features, but it can hold almost three times more cargo than the RKN.
Check out our RAP container
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Customised solutions
Looking for something special to ship unique or unusual cargo? We also create quality, customised ULDs that allow the safe transportation of heavy, odd-sized or temperature-sensitive products. Each one comes with guaranteed global certification.
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FAQ

What are common temperature ranges for air cargo?
Room temperature: 20°C– 25°C (68.0°F - 77.0°F)
Chilled cargo: 2°C – 8°C (35.6℉ - 46.4°F)
Deep frozen cargo: <-18°C (<-0.4°F)
What type of active cool containers does VRR supply?
VRR supplies dry ice-based units. These units use dry ice as the cooling agent (–78.9°C).
At what temperature are most vaccines transported?
Most vaccines are transported at a temperature between 2°C – 8°C (68.0°F - 77.0°F). Some vaccines require a temperature of 5°C (41.0°F), while the newer types of vaccines require a deep frozen temperature, which can be lower than -80°C (-112.0°F).
At what temperature are perishables shipped?
This depends heavily on the type of perishable. Fish, for instance, requires a deep frozen temperature of <-18°C (<-0.4°F), while some fruits and vegetables need to be kept at between 2°C – 8°C (35.6°F - 46.4°F).
Our VRR's cool containers fully tested?
Yes, all of VRR’s cool containers have been fully tested in various ambient conditions. They have also been certified as airworthy by the relevant civil aviation authority.
How long can the VRR containers maintain the set temperature?
Depending on ambient conditions, the set temperature can be maintained for several days. As an example, the RKN container has been tested to maintain a set point of 5°C (68.0°F) for 51.5 hours consecutively at an ambient temperature of 30°C. Please contact us for testing data per container.
How are the VRR containers powered? 
There are two systems available. VRR cool containers are sold with a rechargeable battery, which can be re-used for multiple cycles. At request you can also buy containers that are D-cell battery powered.
Are the VRR cool containers also available with a re-usable battery system?
Yes, VRR has designed its own rechargeable battery system to equip its active containers. Some customers prefer this as it saves having to replace D-cell batteries, which can be expensive.

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