Thermal Mapping
Temperature mapping services for regulated environments
Fully documented temperature mapping studies to identify temperature variations, verify performance, and support regulatory compliance.
Expert thermal mapping services for controlled environments
Undetected temperature variations can compromise product quality, affect sample integrity and create compliance risks, particularly in highly regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, and food production.
Our expert temperature mapping services use strategically positioned, calibrated data loggers to monitor temperature distribution, identify hot and cold spots and assess environmental stability across temperature-controlled equipment and storage areas.
Each study delivers accurate, traceable and fully documented thermal mapping data to help maintain consistent temperature control, ensure reliable performance and support regulatory compliance with confidence.
Our thermal mapping solutions:
Blood bank refrigerators
Cold rooms
Environmental chambers
Incubators
Laboratory refrigerators
Laboratory freezers
Laboratory ovens
Freezer rooms
Platelet incubators
Stability chambers
Temperature-controlled transport containers
ULT freezers
Walk-in chambers
Warehouses & storage facilities
Inclusive support for enhanced value and assurance
Reliable, compliant, and tailored to your facility's needs, our thermal mapping services provide accurate temperature distribution data, clear documentation, and expert guidance every step of the way.
Comprehensive temperature mapping solutions
From laboratory refrigerators and incubators to large-scale storage facilities, our temperature mapping services cover a wide range of controlled environments.
Custom thermal mapping studies
We tailor our thermal mapping protocols, sensor placement, monitoring duration and acceptance criteria to your equipment, storage conditions and applicable regulatory requirements.
Inclusive compliance documentation
Every temperature mapping study includes clear, traceable documentation covering temperature profiles, hot and cold spots, deviations and detailed results, providing the evidence needed to support regulatory audits.
Scalable temperature mapping services
Whether you require a one-off temperature mapping study, seasonal temperature mapping or periodic requalification across multiple sites, our experienced engineers deliver scalable solutions tailored to your operation.
Quality and competence guaranteed
With over 450 years of combined engineering experience, Labserve brings extensive technical knowledge to laboratory equipment qualification, temperature-controlled systems and regulated environments.
Our temperature mapping services are designed to support applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and quality management requirements, providing reliable, traceable evidence of temperature performance.

FAQ
What is temperature mapping?
Temperature mapping, also known as thermal mapping, is the process of measuring and recording temperature distribution throughout a controlled environment over a defined period.
Using multiple calibrated temperature sensors positioned at strategic locations, the study identifies hot and cold spots, temperature fluctuations and potential areas of concern.
The results help demonstrate whether equipment or facilities maintain temperatures within specified acceptance limits.
Which equipment and facilities require temperature mapping?
Temperature mapping is commonly performed on laboratory refrigerators, freezers, cold rooms, stability chambers, incubators, ovens, warehouses, and other temperature-controlled environments. The requirement depends on the equipment's intended use, the sensitivity of the stored materials, applicable regulations, and internal quality procedures.
How often should temperature mapping be carried out?
Temperature mapping is typically carried out during initial qualification and repeated at risk-based intervals, often annually or every few years depending on the industry, equipment criticality, and regulatory requirements.
In the UK, pharmaceutical and healthcare environments are guided by MHRA expectations and applicable GMP/GDP guidelines, while food production facilities follow relevant quality and safety standards.
Additional mapping may be required following significant equipment changes, relocation or seasonal temperature variations.
What documentation will I receive after temperature mapping?
Depending on the agreed scope, you will receive a detailed temperature mapping report containing the study methodology, sensor locations, recorded temperature data, temperature profiles, hot and cold spot analysis, deviations and an assessment against predefined acceptance criteria.
What happens if a temperature mapping study identifies an issue?
If a temperature mapping study identifies temperature variations or excursions outside the specified acceptance limits, the findings are documented for further investigation. Labserve can provide technical guidance to help identify potential causes, such as equipment performance, airflow restrictions, loading arrangements or environmental influences. Where appropriate, corrective actions and repeat mapping can be considered to verify improvements and support continued compliance.
Do you have a question about our temperature mapping services or need specialised advice? Get in touch with our team to discuss how we can support you.
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"We cannot recommend Labserve highly enough. Their customer service has been exceptional throughout the installation of our equipment.
Ian, their engineer, went above and beyond to support us nothing was ever too much trouble. When we discovered that some items were missing to complete the installation, Ian stayed on an extra day to wait on our delivery for final set up ensuring that we were up and running without delay. He also returned to our facility at short notice to set up our freezers, helping us remain on schedule and meet the important timelines for our facility. Labserve provides outstanding customer service, supported by knowledgeable, reliable and dedicated engineers. We are extremely grateful for all their help and would highly recommend them."
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