If you are planning to build a new cold room, freezer room, or walk-in chiller, cold room panel price is an important part of your project budget.
However, the panel price is not determined by thickness alone. The core material, steel specification, panel size, order quantity, accessories, and shipping destination can all affect the final quotation.
What Affects Cold Room Panel Price?
1. PU or PIR Core
PU (polyurethane) and PIR (polyisocyanurate) are two common insulation materials used for cold storage panels.
PU offers good thermal insulation performance and is widely used in refrigerated warehouses, cold storage facilities, and standard freezer projects.
PIR offers superior fire resistance and thermal insulation performance; it is commonly used in commercial cold chain facilities, food processing plants, and projects with stricter fire safety requirements.
Generally, PIR panels are more expensive than standard PU panels, but they provide better thermal insulation.
2. Panel Thickness
The thickness of the sheet material directly affects the thermal insulation performance and material cost.
Element supplies cold room panels in different thicknesses, including 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 120mm, 150mm and 200mm.
How to choose the cold room panel?
75–100mm: Chiller rooms and fresh-product storage
100–150mm: Standard freezer rooms
150–200mm: Low-temperature and deep-freezer applications
The final thickness should be determined based on room temperature, room size, local climate, frequency of door opening, and insulation requirements.
3. Steel Sheet Specification
The inner and outer steel sheets also influencing the price.
Available material options include:
Color-coated steel/Galvanized steel/Stainless steel
Other custom surface finishes
Steel sheet thickness, coating, color, and surface finish all affect the final cost of the panel.
For food processing plants, pharmaceutical facilities, and clean rooms, stainless steel surfaces are typically chosen due to hygiene and corrosion resistance requirements.
4. Panel Size and Order Quantity
The dimensions of custom panels can affect production and packaging costs.
Element PU cold room panels (1120mm width) are also available for custom production.
To obtain an accurate quote, it is best to provide the product thickness, steel sheet specifications, and quantity, rather than simply asking for the price per square meter.
| Item | Specification parameters |
|---|---|
| Board name | Wall panel |
| Effective coverage (mm) | 930–1120 |
| Color board thickness (mm) | 0.4–0.7 (+70) |
| Regular Colors | lime |
| Optional panel | Color coated steel plate, metal plated plate |
| Core material thickness (mm) | 30 / 35 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 75 / 100 |
| Optional core material | PU (PIR); PU (PIR)+Glass Wool; PU (PIR)+Rock Wool |
| Thermal conductivity (w/m·k) | ≤0.023 (PU/PIR); 0.035–0.041 (PU/PIR+GlassWool); 0.037–0.043 (PU/PIR+RockWool) |
What Is the Price of Cold Room Panels?
As a general reference, cold room panel prices vary according to thickness, insulation material, steel specification, quantity, and destination.
| Panel Thickness | Typical Application | Price Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 50mm | Chiller / insulated room | 11-13USD Per SQM |
| 75–100mm | Chiller / cold room | 13-16USD Per SQM |
| 120–150mm | Freezer room | 16-20USD Per SQM |
| 150–200mm | Deep freezer | 20-22USD Per SQM |
The final cold storage panel price should be quoted according to your actual specifications. Shipping, doors, refrigeration equipment, and installation materials are normally calculated separately.
What Information Is Needed for an Accurate Quotation?
To calculate your cold room panel cost, please provide:
Room dimensions: Length × Width × Height
Working temperature: Chiller or freezer temperature
Panel core: PU or PIR
Panel thickness: For example, 100mm or