Winter Temperature Mapping; Stay Compliant!
Winter is just around the corner and it’s a time where temperature management becomes a critical concern for storage facilities. Whether it’s cold stores filled with perishable goods, or a warehouse storing temperature-sensitive materials, understanding how cold temperatures impact these environments is essential. This is where winter temperature mapping comes into play.
Why is Winter Temperature Mapping Important?
- Protection of Goods: Many products, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations. Winter temperature mapping ensures that these items are stored within safe temperature ranges, preventing spoilage, or loss of quality.
- Energy Efficiency: Heating large storage areas can be costly, especially during winter. By identifying areas that are prone to excessive cold, site can target heating efforts more effectively, reducing energy consumption and lowering costs.
- Safety and Compliance: Some materials, such as pharmaceuticals or batteries, can become hazardous if exposed to low temperatures. Temperature mapping helps ensure that storage areas remain within safe limits, complying with safety regulations and preventing accidents.
How is it Done?
Winter temperature mapping involves placing a large number of temperature sensors throughout the storage area to monitor conditions in real-time. Data from these sensors is collected and analysed, using bespoke software that creates graphs. These graphs are used to identify problem areas and guide adjustments, such as adding adjusting heating settings, or rearranging stored items to protect them from cold.
Winter temperature mapping is a vital tool for managing storage areas during cold weather. By providing a detailed understanding of how temperatures vary within a facility, it helps protect goods, enhance energy efficiency and ensure safety. As technology continues to advance, temperature mapping will become even more precise and effective, helping businesses navigate the challenges of winter with confidence.
Tek Troniks is UKAS accredited for temperature mapping. For more information please contact a member of the Tek Troniks team.
