Cold room rentals

Renting often makes sense when you need extra capacity for a defined period, want to avoid a large upfront purchase, or test the right size and configuration before making a long-term commitment. Renting can also help you stay flexible as demand changes across R&D, clinical trials, production, and distribution.

Our temperature-controlled cold room rentals are designed for pharmaceutical cold storage needs and can reach 0°F down to -22°F (about -18°C to -30°C). That range supports frozen conditioning and other sub-zero cold chain workflows where temperature control is critical. These units are also designed to achieve temperatures low enough to charge phase change materials used in transport.

A pharmaceutical cold room is purpose-built for stationary, compliant storage with features designed for temperature stability and hygiene. Refrigerated shipping containers were designed for transport and often lack the tight temperature control that GMP and other regulations require.

Click here for a full comparison of cold rooms and refrigerated shipping containers for pharmaceutical applications.

Validation is documented proof that a cold storage system has been methodically tested to maintain temperature within required tolerances across defined conditions. Our validation process includes factory testing steps such as visual inspection, 24-hour empty-unit thermal mapping, open-door recovery testing, and power failure testing at multiple setpoints. Validation documentation can help reduce compliance risk by providing a baseline of performance before you complete site-specific qualification.

Compounding pharmacies often need cold storage that holds tight temperature tolerances through frequent door openings, busy periods, and cleaning cycles. Our pharma cold storage guidance highlights the need for reliable, audit-ready temperature documentation and fast replacement capacity when uptime matters. When you need to scale up quickly, temporary cold rooms can add capacity without waiting for construction or permanent expansion.

For more, see this article on how our pharmaceutical cold storage rentals meet a variety of niche pharma needs. 

Our temperature-controlled cold room rentals are offered in 8×10 and 8×20 sizes, with customers typically evaluating footprint, access needs, and storage volume when choosing the right unit size. If you have unique space constraints or throughput requirements, we can help match the right unit to your workflow.

We support remote monitoring and can track real-time temperature, door activity, and defrost cycles. KE2-equipped units provide 24/7 control, alerts, and data access. Cloud monitoring with SMS and email alerts is also available. If you have a gap in monitoring records, we can help provide tracked data for troubleshooting or documentation.

Yes. Our ambient temperature walk in unit maintains a stable room-temperature environment between 65°F and 80°F (18°C to 27°C), which is ideal for pharmaceuticals and life science products that don’t require refrigeration. For stability, shelf-life, or quality testing, we also rent stability chambers with precise temperature and humidity control to simulate environmental conditions over defined test periods.