COOLID advantages
Solution simplicity
The principle of indicator operation is based on the use of simple physical and chemical phenomena. Thanks to its simplicity the COOLID label may be called a genius solution. Simple and at the same time genius idea, which is used in the Invenview Technology, determines the greatest advantages of the invention, such as: low cost , self-activation, precision, reliability of indication and many more.
Cheap technology
The main advantage of the Invenview technology enabling the wide use of COOLID indicators is the price of a single label. Thanks to low costs of materials and not-complicated manufacturing technology, the price of a single label in case of the simplest system is estimated on the level enabling its application each time on a single packaging (i.e. less than 1% of the price of monitored product for big orders).
Self – activation
One of the most important innovations is the use of immobilizing effect or encapsulation of water in a gel. It enables self-activation (indicator activates itself after being placed below the given critical temperature for the first time), which is one of the most important advantages of COOLID indicator. Thanks to this, the use of the indicator on a mass scale is simpler.
One should remember, that hypothetical situation may occur in the process of packaging of a product, when the monitored object (the product) at no stage reaches the correct temperature (the indicator does not activate itself and therefore it does not reveal danger connected with the state of the product) The problem though, may be eliminated by the use of a cooling element, which would automatically activate the labels in the indicators applying machine.
Comfortable storage conditions
The storage of non-active indicators may occur at room temperature.
Long validity period of COOLID
Validity periods of the indicator:1. since its manufacturing till its application and self-activation – at least 6 months
2. preserving its ability to indicate – since activation till exceeding the critical temperature, at least 12 months
3. maintaining the signal – since first indication till observation by a user (consumer or professional) – at least 12 months
Indication delay time
Parameter defining the real threat of the quality of the product.
Technology applied in COOLID indicators allows for introducing and adjusting the indication delay time to users expectations (delay time should be adjusted to the kind of the product which is to be monitored by the indicator). The label may show only such exceeding of storage conditions, which really influences the danger and results in decrease in the quality of a monitored product, and therefore there will be no indication in case of any short lasting exposure to improper conditions, because such an event does not influence the quality of a frozen product.
Time scale
Time scale informing of real consumption usefullness.
Thanks to the technology used, it is possible to put the time scale on each label, informing of the condition and quality of a product. In the indicators possessing the time scale, the indication of exceeding the optimum storage conditions may appear just after short time, but the progress of indication on the time scale will in a clear way inform about the real date of consumption usefulness.
Label appearance
COOLID indicator is in the form of a flexible sticker with the thickness of about 0,5-1,5mm (in the thickest part of the label) and the area dimensions suitable to be used on packages (initially the minimum dimensions are defined on the level of about 20x20mm- it may vary due to work characteristics of the device, e.g., indicators of several of parameters). Indicator’s appearance enables its application on packages using the existing technologies of labels application.
Vast range of cooling and freezing temperatures
Invenview technology allows for “setting” the indicator on monitoring and indication of exceeding the critical temperature optionally from the range (–18˚C to 0˚C). Thanks to this, it is possible to choose an appropriate label for each kind of frozen products.
Possibilty of building optionally developed systems
The invenview technology allows for a “fit-to-purpose” design, i.e., designing an optionally developed indicator matching precisely its destination and purpose, as well as the user’s requirements and specifications.
Safe materials
COOLID indicator is built of safe materials, which are allowed for usage in contact with groceries. Even the direct contact of the substances being the essence of the label’s work with food or human body does not make any harm for the consumer.