Walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated trailers for cannabis storage

As a cannabis facility or dispensary manager, cultivator, or grower, you handle a very sensitive product. Exposure to the wrong temperature, humidity, or too much light or air can cause it to quickly lose potency and degrade the value of your crop, making how to store cannabis a main concern that directly affects your bottom line. 

At Polar King, we understand how important it is to maintain critical temperature and humidity conditions for cannabis storage. Our walk-in coolers, freezers and refrigerated trailers offer a variety of temperature settings to preserve your valuable product at different phases of marijuana storage and distribution. We can also build you a fully customized unit to help maximize your yield and meet your specific storage or transportation needs.

Polar King’s cannabis cold storage units are:

  • Antimicrobial coated
  • Energy efficient
  • NSF approved
  • Engineered for outdoor use
  • 100% seamless fiberglass
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Hassle-free delivery and set-up

Setup is simple. All marijuana storage units are delivered fully assembled and need only a simple electrical connection to get them up and running.

Cannabis storage with 100% seamless fiberglass design

As with all Polar King walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated trailers, the 100% seamless fiberglass design of our cannabis cold storage units protects what is stored inside. The continuous surface eliminates problem areas that can hold moisture and create a haven for bacteria to form. The air-tight seal forms a barrier to the outside environment, allowing you to control the levels of moisture, humidity, ventilation, and even lighting to create ideal conditions for cannabis storage, drying, and transportation. And because they’re engineered for outdoor use, our marijuana storage units provide worry-free operation even under the worst conditions.

Ideal for Use In:

  • Marijuana drying
  • Cannabis storage
  • Craft cannabis cultivating
  • Marijuana delivery
  • Cannabis dispensaries
  • Marijuana agriculture

Custom cannabis storage solutions

Polar King walk-in and trailer units are tailored specifically for the expanding marijuana growing industry. Nearly every aspect of the units can be customized to meet your specific operational needs. From temperature data logging and monitoring systems to security hasp locks and redundant refrigeration, we offer a variety of options and accessories for short- and long-term cannabis storage.

Custom options

  • Temperature data logging and monitoring systems
  • Interior and exterior lighting
  • Redundant refrigeration
  • Insulated door viewing windows
  • Custom sizes and configuration
  • Stainless steel kickplate
  • Vinyl strip curtains
  • Shelving package
  • Interior bumper guards
  • Custom finishes
  • Reinforced floor load
  • 54” door
  • Security hasp locks
  • Digital thermometers

If you need short-term cannabis cold storage, please contact our rental division.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature and humidity ranges should a commercial cannabis storage unit be capable of maintaining across different phases of cultivation?

Cannabis storage units need to support a range of temperature and humidity conditions depending on whether the product is being dried, cured, or held in long-term refrigerated storage. During drying, many operators target temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity in the 45 to 55 percent range, while refrigerated storage phases typically require lower temperatures and tighter humidity control to preserve potency and prevent mold. Polar King units can be configured across a wide operational range, from heated rooms down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing a single unit to be specified for virtually any phase of the cultivation and storage process.

How does a walk in cooler designed for cannabis cold storage differ from a standard commercial cooler in terms of environmental controls?

A walk in cooler built for cannabis cold storage is designed to control not just temperature but also humidity, ventilation, and lighting, which are often not standard features on most commercial coolers. Polar King units use a 100% seamless fiberglass construction with an air-tight seal that allows these environmental variables to be independently adjusted to match the specific conditions required at different stages of cannabis storage and processing. Standard commercial coolers are typically optimized for food storage and do not offer the same level of environmental customization.

What accessories and monitoring options are available for cannabis cold storage units used in licensed cultivation or dispensary operations?

Polar King cannabis cold storage units can be outfitted with temperature data logging and monitoring systems, security hasp locks, redundant refrigeration, lighting controls, ventilation systems, and insulated door viewing windows. These options are designed to support the operational and compliance needs of licensed cannabis facilities, where documentation of storage conditions and physical security are often required. Additional accessories such as vinyl strip curtains and shelving packages are also available to customize the interior layout.

Can a commercial cannabis storage unit be configured for both drying and long-term refrigerated storage within the same structure?

Polar King units can be fully customized to support multiple operational needs, and a combination configuration that accommodates both drying and refrigerated storage within a single structure is achievable through our custom build process. Each phase of cannabis processing has distinct temperature and humidity requirements, and the air-tight seamless fiberglass construction allows environmental controls to be set and adjusted accordingly. For operations that need distinct temperature zones, a combination cooler and freezer unit can also be configured with independently controlled compartments.

What are the options for a cannabis operation that needs a cannabis cooler on a temporary basis during a facility buildout or license transition?

Polar King offers walk in cooler and freezer rentals specifically for cannabis cultivation operations that need temporary cold storage during a facility buildout, equipment failure, or the like. Rental units are delivered fully assembled and require only a standard electrical connection to operate, with no on-site construction needed. Both short and long-term rental terms are available.

How does the seamless fiberglass construction of an outdoor walk in unit address the moisture and bacteria control requirements specific to cannabis storage?

Polar King’s 100% seamless fiberglass construction creates a continuous surface with no seams, gaps, or panel joints where moisture can accumulate or bacteria can form. The air-tight seal this design provides allows operators to control the internal environment, including humidity and ventilation levels, without interference from the outside conditions.

Can a cannabis cold storage unit be transported between cultivation sites or used as a mobile distribution solution?

Polar King offers refrigerated trailer units that are engineered for over-the-road use and can support cannabis transportation and mobile distribution needs. These trailers use the same 100% seamless fiberglass construction as the company’s stationary walk in units and can be customized with the environmental controls and security options required for cannabis operations.

What security options are available for commercial cannabis storage units to support compliance with state regulatory requirements?

Polar King cannabis cold storage units can be equipped with security hasp locks as a standard accessory option, as well as door-open alarms with horns and strobe lights, available through the custom build process. Because state regulatory requirements for cannabis storage vary by jurisdiction, operators are encouraged to identify their specific compliance obligations before finalizing their unit configuration. Temperature data logging and monitoring systems, which are also available as an accessory, can support documentation requirements related to storage conditions.