Cold storage, manufacturing, and logistics environments demand robust data capture, asset tracking, and label printing solutions that perform reliably despite extreme fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Zebra’s rugged devices are purpose-built for these conditions, delivering flawless performance in even the harshest environments.
The Zebra 3600 Series offers ultra-rugged, unstoppable performance. Designed specifically for cold environments, the 3600 SR (Standard Range), 3600 HP (High Performance/Mid-Range), and 3600 ER (Extended Range) Industrial Barcode Scanners deliver speed, precision, and durability.
Corded or cordless, these devices feature:
- A 10-foot drop rating onto concrete
- Dual IP65/IP68 sealing
- The ability to scan barcodes under shrink wrap or on dirty/damaged labels
Each model offers specialized advantages:
- 3600 SR: Capture a single barcode from a pick list with ease
- 3600 HP: Scan up to 20 barcodes at once with one trigger pull
- 3600 ER: Read barcodes from 3 inches up to 70 feet away
Built to withstand extreme heat, cold, and humidity, the 3600 Series can be used anywhere in your facility—including freezers.
The Zebra MC9400/MC9450 ultra-rugged mobile computer takes performance to the next level with:
- Advanced scanning and processing power
- The fastest cellular and Wi-Fi connections
- Biometric facial recognition for secure access
- A heated touch panel, scanner exit window, and freezer-rated battery
- 6 GB / 128 GB memory and 2.5x more processing power
It also offers:
- Full backwards compatibility with MC9300 accessories
- IP65/IP68 dual sealing
- Seven keypad options
- Extended scanning range
With this combination, the MC9400/9450 is the most powerful mobile device available for cold chain and cold storage applications.
The Zebra ZQ511 and ZQ521 printers—both available in RFID models—deliver best-in-class rugged mobile printing for cold and freezer environments. Engineered for demanding indoor and outdoor conditions, these printers withstand drops, tumbles, and environmental extremes.
Key features include:
- Operating temperature from -4°F to 131°F
- Drop and shock certified, surviving 1,300 tumbles from 3.3 feet
- IP54 rating out of the box (no case required)
- Optional exoskeleton case: increases drop rating to 10 feet and boosts IP rating to IP65
Whether indoors, outdoors or both, the ZQ511 and ZQ521 are built to keep operations moving.
The Bottom Line
From barcode scanners to mobile computers and printers, Zebra’s rugged devices deliver unmatched durability and performance in cold storage, manufacturing, and logistics environments.