Innovative Cooling Systems for the Hospital, Sideline, Battlefield & Beyond
WElkins is dedicated to transforming human survival, performance, and quality of life in threatening and extreme conditions across the spectrum of human activity. Utilizing a common core of NASA-derived and battlefield-proven technology, WElkins fields a diverse family of microenvironment cooling systems with myriad applications across medical, military, industrial, and athletic markets.
Markets
WElkins Medical
Our FDA-cleared Temperature Management Systems support treatment across the continuum of care—from the critical minutes after an injury thru to the ICU and recovery. Learn more »
WElkins HAZMAT
WElkins' NO SWEAT! Work Enhancement System is a productivity and safety multiplier for heat-intensive industrial, military and public safety operations. Learn more »
WElkins Athletic
WElkins' Sideline Cooling Systems combat the effects of heat stress before, during and after activity—improving performance, enhancing safety and accelerating recovery. Learn more »Company
Our Story
WElkins was founded in 2004, but its roots and technology stretch back over five decades, evolving from Bill Elkins’ work in the 1960’s as a NASA scientist designing spacesuits, liquid cooled garments and other life-support systems to help astronauts withstand environmental strain. This work—which earned Mr. Elkins a place in the U.S. Space Foundation’s Technology Hall of Fame—was central to NASA’s pioneering research into cooling for Multiple Sclerosis. In the ensuing decades… Read More »
Latest News
WElkins Featured on ABC News
ABC News covers WElkins cooling helmet, potential for concussions WElkins’ cooling technology was featured on →
WElkins Announces Sales & Distribution Agreement with Spartan Medical
Agreement Covers Sale of Medical, Athletic, and Industrial Products in the United States ROSEVILLE, CA, →
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WElkins Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
New device enables ultra-early, non-invasive therapeutic hypothermia in the field ROSEVILLE, CA, August 23, 2012 →
Our Philosophy: Three Words We Live By
Survive
Our first priority is to improve human survival in life-threatening conditions. Our medical products provide a safe, non-invasive, and effective way to manage patient temperature across the continuum of care—from the critical minutes after an injury thru to the ICU and recovery—which can be crucial to patient survival and recovery.
Perform
WElkins HAZMAT cooling technology has demonstrated its utility as a productivity and safety multiplier for heat-intensive operations the world over, allowing industrial, military and public safety personnel to perform longer, safer and more efficiently.
Excel
Our athletic cooling technologies are designed to optimize %V02 max, lower heart and sweat rates, increase blood flow to the muscles, combat heat stress, and reduce pain and swelling. Simply put, we strive to help athletes of all ages and sports to excel on the field and recover faster off of it.