Description
In the critical mission of maintaining a safe and sustainable blood supply, accessibility and donor convenience are paramount. Infinity Chassis Units addresses this fundamental challenge by engineering and manufacturing advanced, purpose-built Mobile Blood Collection Vehicles and comprehensive mobile blood donation units. These are not merely adapted vehicles but fully integrated, self-contained medical facilities designed specifically for the precise and sensitive process of blood collection at scale. We partner with national blood banks, humanitarian organizations, and healthcare institutions to design mobile platforms that extend the reach of donor services directly into communities, workplaces, universities, and remote areas. Every unit we produce is engineered to uphold the highest standards of donor safety, staff efficiency, and most critically, the uncompromised integrity of the blood product from the moment of donation through to initial storage, ensuring a reliable and life-saving link in the transfusion chain.
Vehicle & Platform Options: Scalable Solutions for Donor Outreach
We offer a range of engineered platforms to match operational goals, from high-frequency urban campaigns to large-scale, semi-permanent collection centers, ensuring every organization finds the ideal blood donation vehicle for its needs.
Van-Based Mobile Blood Collection Vehicles
Engineered on reliable, maneuverable chassis such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, MAN, and Iveco, these units provide an agile solution for targeted neighborhood drives, corporate site visits, and community events. The blood collection van platform offers optimal operational flexibility, allowing teams to efficiently set up and collect donations in diverse urban and suburban environments with a compact footprint.
Bus-Based Mobile Blood Donation Units
For maximizing daily collection volumes, our bus conversions offer significantly expanded interior space. This mobile blood donation unit configuration allows for multiple parallel donor stations, a spacious registration and waiting area, and enhanced donor comfort amenities. It is the ideal solution for large public campaigns, university drives, or serving as a temporary replacement for a fixed-site donor center during renovations or emergencies.
Containerized Blood Donation Centers
For establishing a permanent or long-term presence in a community, industrial park, or at a remote hospital, our 20ft and 40ft containerized blood donation center solutions provide a durable, spacious, and professional environment. These modular units can be equipped identically to a fixed-site clinic, offering ample space for private health screenings, multiple donation beds, staff facilities, and secure product handling areas, all within a structure designed for easy deployment and relocation.
Optimized Interior Donor Workflow & Layout
The interior architecture of an Infinity Mobile Blood Collection Vehicle is meticulously designed to guide donors through a seamless, comfortable, and confidential process while optimizing staff efficiency. Our layout follows a proven clinical workflow: a welcoming yet secure registration and waiting zone; a private pre-donation screening area for confidential health interviews and hemoglobin checks; the main donation area with strategically positioned donor seating & collection beds for easy staff access and donor comfort; and a dedicated post-donation recovery area with seating and refreshments.
This logical, one-way flow minimizes congestion, maintains donor privacy, and ensures a calm, professional atmosphere. All pathways are designed for easy movement and accessibility, with surfaces and furnishings chosen for durability and ease of cleaning, directly supporting both operational throughput and a positive donor experience.
Medical Equipment & Phlebotomy Station Integration
The core operational function of the unit hinges on the secure, ergonomic, and reliable integration of specialized medical equipment. Our engineering team designs custom-fitted phlebotomy workstations at each donor bed, incorporating adjustable donor arms, secure mounting for collection monitors and mixers, and organized storage for collection kits, gauze, and supplies.
All electrical outlets for blood bag mixers and other devices are strategically placed and on isolated circuits to prevent interference. We also integrate equipment for pre-donation screening, such as hemoglobinometers and vital signs monitors, in designated private areas. Every piece of equipment is anchored to withstand transit vibrations, ensuring it arrives on-site fully operational and ready for immediate use, with all necessary utilities precisely where the phlebotomist needs them.
Critical Refrigeration & Cold Chain Integrity Systems
The preservation of blood product viability is the single most critical technical requirement of a mobile blood bank. Our systems are engineered with redundant, fail-safe cold chain protection. We integrate medical-grade blood storage refrigerators (2–6°C) with precise digital temperature monitoring and alarms. These are not standard domestic units; they are laboratory-grade refrigerators designed for the stable storage of blood products, securely mounted with dedicated, robust power connections.
This primary system is backed by a comprehensive backup cold-chain power protection strategy, which always includes an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that provides instantaneous battery power to the refrigerators in the event of a primary power interruption, maintaining the critical temperature range until the onboard generator automatically starts and takes over the load. This layered approach guarantees that collected blood units are never compromised due to a power failure.
HVAC Systems & Donor Comfort Engineering
A comfortable donor is a repeat donor. The interior climate of a mobile blood donation unit is carefully controlled by a medical-grade HVAC system that provides consistent, quiet heating and cooling. Beyond comfort, this system incorporates enhanced air filtration to ensure a clean environment and manage potential airborne contaminants, contributing to overall clinical safety.
The system is designed to maintain a stable temperature even during entry and exit of donors and staff, preventing fluctuations that could affect sensitive areas or equipment. Coupled with ample, well-placed lighting and the use of cleanable antimicrobial interior surfaces on walls, floors, and high-touch areas, we create a welcoming, hygienic, and professional space that encourages donation and supports staff well-being during long campaign days.
Robust Electrical, Power, and Utility Systems
Operational independence is non-negotiable for a mobile collection drive. Our units are designed as self-sufficient utility hubs. The electrical system is built around a high-capacity pure sine wave inverter, deep-cycle battery bank, and an automatic transfer switch, seamlessly supported by an integrated diesel generator for all-day, off-grid operation.
The UPS protects not only the refrigeration cold chain but also critical data systems. The water system includes potable fresh & waste water systems with adequately sized tanks to support handwashing sinks, cleanup, and donor refreshments throughout a full day of collections without the need for external hookups. These integrated systems ensure the vehicle can operate effectively in a parking lot, field, or industrial site, with no dependency on external infrastructure.
Compliance with Healthcare and Blood Safety Standards
Infinity Chassis Units designs every Mobile Blood Collection Vehicle to support compliance with the stringent regulations governing blood collection and processing. Our engineering references standards from bodies such as AABB, the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), and national blood service guidelines.
Key design elements include the separation of clean and bio-hazardous waste flows, the secure mounting of equipment, the integration of validated cold-chain systems, and the use of materials that facilitate cleaning and disinfection. While final accreditation rests with the operating organization’s standard operating procedures and quality management system, we provide a technical platform engineered to meet the physical and environmental prerequisites for safe blood collection, including comprehensive documentation for all integrated systems to aid in validation processes.
Applications & Strategic Use Cases
Our vehicles serve a vital role in diverse operational contexts for organizations worldwide.
National blood banks and ministries of health deploy them for routine community outreach and to build a stable base of voluntary, non-remunerated donors. Organizations like the Red Cross/Red Crescent and other NGOs utilize them in disaster preparedness and response, for large-scale annual campaigns, and to serve hard-to-reach populations.
Hospitals use them for dedicated employee and community donor programs to bolster their own supply. Furthermore, these units are indispensable for targeted collections at corporate sites, universities, military bases, and large public events, transforming any accessible location into a temporary but fully capable blood collection center.
Global Delivery, Export, and Comprehensive Support
As an international manufacturer, we expertly manage the complete supply chain for global delivery & support. Our turnkey export & setup support services encompass professional crating for ocean or air freight, comprehensive customs documentation, and logistical coordination.
We can also provide on-site commissioning support, where our specialists ensure the vehicle is unpacked, systems are tested and operational, and your staff is oriented on the unique features and maintenance protocols of the unit. This end-to-end service guarantees that your mobile phlebotomy vehicle arrives at its destination not as a complex project, but as a ready-to-deploy asset.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the typical donor capacity per day for a bus-based unit versus a van-based unit?
Capacity varies based on procedure time, but a well-designed bus-based mobile blood donation unit with 4-6 donor beds can typically process 80-120 donors in an 8-hour day. A van-based blood collection van with 2-3 beds may process 40-60 donors. These estimates account for the full donor cycle, including registration, screening, donation, and recovery.
How is the cold chain monitored and validated during operations?
Our integrated blood storage refrigerators feature continuous digital temperature display and logging with audible/visual alarms for out-of-range conditions. We recommend and can integrate independent data loggers that provide a validated temperature record for each collection drive, which is a standard requirement for quality compliance and product traceability.
Can the vehicle’s data systems integrate with our existing donor management software?
Yes. We design our units with robust data connectivity for donor records. This includes pre-wiring for secure internet connectivity via cellular routers or satellite systems, and we can provide hardened workstations or mounting points for laptops/tablets to allow real-time access to your donor database, deferral lists, and electronic questionnaire platforms.
How is bio-hazardous waste handled and stored onboard?
The interior layout includes dedicated, clearly marked, and secure containment for bio-hazardous waste, such as used needles, tubing, and blood-soaked materials. These are separate from general waste streams and are designed for safe temporary storage until the vehicle returns to base for proper disposal according to your established clinical waste protocols.
What are the power requirements, and can the unit run all equipment solely on battery?
The power requirement is significant due to refrigerators and HVAC. While the battery bank can support essential systems like refrigeration (via UPS) and lighting for a limited period during generator startup or a brief transfer, the onboard generator is designed to run simultaneously with all clinical and comfort systems for extended, uninterrupted operation throughout a full collection day.
Do you provide training for technical staff on maintaining the vehicle’s specialized systems?
Absolutely. Comprehensive training is a key part of our delivery. We provide detailed operational and maintenance manuals and offer both on-site and remote training sessions for your technical and driving staff, covering generator operation, electrical systems, HVAC maintenance, and cold-chain equipment checks to ensure long-term reliability.
