What is an EPS styrofoam fish box (thermobox)?

An EPS fish box is a closed-cell thermal container composed of 98% trapped still air and 2% food-grade Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), designed to insulate fresh seafood, meat, dairy, ice cream, and pharmaceuticals against ambient heat.

How many hours do EPS fish boxes keep products cold?

Depending on wall thickness (16 mm to 37 mm), pre-chilling, and refrigerant quantity (gel packs or dry ice), our standard boxes (B-01, B-05) maintain cold chain for 24–40 hours, while thick-walled models (B-02, B-03, B-06, B-07, D-1000) protect for 48 to 96 hours.

Is the EPS raw material certified for direct food contact?

Yes. All our fish, food, and ice cream boxes are molded from 100% virgin food-grade EPS resin compliant with the Turkish Food Codex and EU Regulation 1935/2004. Recycled or construction-grade scrap styrofoam is never used.

What does 24–30 DNS (Density) mean in EPS boxes?

DNS represents the density in kg/m³. While construction foam is only 12–16 DNS, our cold-chain boxes are molded at 24–30 DNS high density, ensuring watertight walls, impact resistance, and high vertical stacking strength.

Do EPS fish boxes leak water or melted ice?

No. Molded at 24–30 DNS high density with complete steam-bead fusion, the monolithic EPS body is 100% waterproof. Taping the interlocking lid joint ensures total leak-proof containment for courier and air cargo.

What is the thermal conductivity coefficient (Lambda - λ) of your EPS boxes?

Our 24–30 DNS cold-chain EPS boxes feature a thermal conductivity coefficient of λ = 0.032 – 0.035 W/(m·K), providing exceptional thermal resistance against summer heat.

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Core Cold-Chain & EPS Engineering Principle

Our B-01..B-10 EPS fish boxes and D-500/D-1000 ice cream containers are molded from 24–30 DNS (kg/m³) 98% closed-cell virgin food-grade EPS. With λ = 0.032–0.035 W/m·K thermal conductivity and interlocking leak-proof lids, they preserve fresh seafood (0/+4°C), meat/dairy (+2/+6°C), and ice cream (-18/-22°C) for 24 to 48 hours.

12 Standard Models Dimensions, Volume & Carton Pack Reference Table

Code Model Name	Ext. / Int. Dimensions (mm)	Capacity & Volume	1 Carton	30 Cartons (MOQ)	Quick Quote
B-01 Standard EPS Fish & Cold-Chain Food Box (3–5 Kg)	Ext: 397 × 298 × 170 mm Int: 365 × 263 × 132 mm	3 – 5 Kg 12.7 Liters · 16 – 18 mm	12 Pcs	360 Units	Get Price
B-02 Medium EPS Fish & Meat Cold-Chain Box (7–10 Kg)	Ext: 495 × 395 × 190 mm Int: 453 × 355 × 144 mm	7 – 10 Kg 23.1 Liters · 20 – 23 mm	8 Pcs	240 Units	Get Price
B-03 Deep Heavy-Duty Cold-Chain EPS Box (12–15 Kg)	Ext: 503 × 406 × 268 mm Int: 463 × 365 × 203 mm	12 – 15 Kg 34.3 Liters · 20 – 32 mm	6 Pcs	180 Units	Get Price
B-04 Flat EPS Fish Crate & Display Box (5–7 Kg)	Ext: 510 × 325 × 140 mm Int: 475 × 290 × 105 mm	5 – 7 Kg 14.5 Liters · 17,5 mm	14 Pcs	420 Units	Get Price
B-05 E-Commerce EPS Food & Delicatessen Parcel Box (4–6 Kg)	Ext: 400 × 300 × 174 mm Int: 367 × 267 × 135 mm	4 – 6 Kg 13.2 Liters · 16,5 – 19 mm	12 Pcs	360 Units	Get Price
B-06 Extra Thick-Walled (27 mm) Thermal EPS Box (8–12 Kg)	Ext: 480 × 360 × 203 mm Int: 426 × 306 × 174 mm	8 – 12 Kg 22.7 Liters · 27 mm (Symmetric Armor Wall)	10 Pcs	300 Units	Get Price
B-07 Jumbo Export & Air Cargo EPS Salmon/Fish Box (20–25 Kg)	Ext: 790 × 400 × 240 mm Int: 730 × 340 × 165 mm	20 – 25 Kg 40.9 Liters · 30 – 37 mm (Reinforced Export Body)	5 Pcs	150 Units	Get Price
B-08 Interlocking Stackable EPS Fish Crate (5 Kg)	Ext: 505 × 320 × 130 mm Int: 465 × 285 × 100 mm	5 Kg 13.2 Liters · 20 mm	14 Pcs	420 Units	Get Price
B-09 Black Sea Standard EPS Anchovy Crate (10 Kg)	Ext: 590 × 390 × 140 mm Int: 545 × 345 × 100 mm	10 Kg (Anchovy + Ice) 18.8 Liters · 22,5 mm	8 Pcs	240 Units	Get Price
B-10 Shallow EPS Bonito, Bluefish & Mackerel Crate (8–10 Kg)	Ext: 590 × 390 × 120 mm Int: 545 × 345 × 80 mm	8 – 10 Kg (Single-Layer Pack) 15 Liters · 22,5 mm	8 Pcs	240 Units	Get Price
D-1000 1 Kg (1000g) EPS Ice Cream & Gelato Thermal Box (25 mm Wall)	Ext: 255 × 206 × 167 mm Int: 205 × 155 × 120 mm	1 Kg (1000g — 3.8 L) 3.8 Liters · 25 mm (Ultra Insulation)	24 Pcs	720 Units	Get Price
D-500 Half-Kilo (500g) EPS Ice Cream & Medical Sample Box	Ext: 246 × 155 × 125 mm Int: 215 × 122 × 100 mm	0,5 Kg (500g — 2.6 L) 2.6 Liters · 16,5 – 25 mm	45 Pcs	1350 Units	Get Price