INDUSTRIAL CHILLERS
With over 50 years of experience designing and building process chillers for industrial applications, we help keep your equipment cool even in the heat of production. Our industrial chillers come as a complete packaged unit that can simply be dropped in place and turned on. The internal tank helps maintain a cold-water temperature to ±1°F to prevent temperature spikes, no matter how many processes are operating. You can count on us to build reliable and custom solutions for every industrial process cooling application. Our chillers take the heat, so you don't have to!
Industrial chiller applications
Our industrial chillers use process cooling to draw heat away from your equipment during production. They are ideal for a variety of industries and applications, including:
Plastics, such as injection molding
Food and beverage
Pharmaceutical and chemicals
Commercial printing
Transportation manufacturing
Metal finishing
Composite manufacturing
Laser cutting
Machine tooling and die-cutting
Semi-conductors
Regardless of your industry and process, adequate process cooling is critical to your productivity and cost savings. Tell us about your application, and we’ll design a chiller for you.
How industrial chillers work
During production, industrial processes generate heat from friction, equipment, or burning. Our industrial chillers use process cooling to direct heat away from the equipment. They help maximize the lifetime of your components and keep your production moving. Process chillers are different than standard HVAC systems that you have in your home or office. A pumping system directs cool fluid from the chiller to your process to remove heat, and then returns the warm liquid to the chiller. By eliminating the heat using the process water, your equipment stays cool. Process industrial chillers have four main components, each playing a vital role in the cooling process:
Evaporator: As the first step in the cooling phase, process water enters the evaporator, and the heat starts to boil the refrigerant, which transforms it from a low-pressure liquid to a low-pressure gas.
Compressor: Inside the compressor, the gas converts from low-pressure to high-pressure before traveling to release its heat in the condenser.
Condenser: Ambient air or condenser water cools the high-pressure gas, condensing it back into a low-pressure, low-temperature liquid.
Expansion Valve: Finally, the liquid refrigerant travels to the expansion valve and enters the evaporator and begins the cycle again.
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Air-cooled industrial chillers vs. water-cooled industrial chillers
There are a couple of types of condensers available in industrial process chillers: air-cooled and water-cooled.
Air-cooled chillers
Air-cooled chillers work just as they sound. They use ambient air to cool the refrigerant to help keep your industrial processes running strong. Air-cooled chillers are stand-alone units and do not require any additional equipment to function.
Process-based cooling
Uses ambient air to cool
Stand-alone unit
Water-cooled chillers
Industrial water-cooled chillers use water in the chilling process. They have a separate cooling tower to remove heat from the refrigerant. Water-cooled units often take up less space than air-cooled units, even with the tower, but require access to a continual water source.
Process-based cooling
Uses water to cool
Takes up less space than air-cooled units
Requires access to a continual water source
Advantages of industrial Chillers
Industrial chillers help keep your equipment at a safe operating temperature and cool your components during processes. Here are just a few of the advantages of choosing our industrial chillers for your equipment cooling needs:
Tight temperature control
Through our experience working with industrial processes, we understand the importance of tight temperature control. We provide cost-effective engineered solutions using variable frequency drives (VFDs) and recirculation tanks to maintain temperature control of +/- 1°F.
Scalable
With the ability to support 1-100+ pieces of equipment, all our industrial chillers are expandable for future growth. Whether you’re starting small or require a larger, more complex chilling system, we have process chillers that will grow along with you.
Continuous operation
We offer a variety of redundancy options to help your equipment remain cool during its processes. From multiple refrigeration circuits with standard lead-lag control to auto-changeover pumps, our units ensure that your process is continuously running. The chiller must meet the changing demand of your application, which is why we offer capacity control options, including digital scrolls, cylinder unloading, and hot gas bypass.
Oil chilling capabilities
The industrial environment is harsh on machine tools, making it essential to keep oil cool. An overheated machine tool can lead to premature failure and long periods of downtime. Our oil chillers are specifically designed for industrial machine tools to increase efficiency, reliability, and equipment lifetime.
Types of industrial chillers
Our custom-capable product line includes an industrial-grade lineup of in-stock items available for quick shipment. You can also choose to partially or fully customize our chillers to meet your specifications.
We carry the following types of industrial chillers:
Scroll industrial chillers
Available as an air- or water-cooled chiller, our scroll chillers come with compressors ranging from 2-34 HP. They use a set of interlocking scrolls to pressurize the refrigerant inside the compressor. Scroll chillers work well for small or single equipment cooling needs and are excellent for sporadic process applications that run less than 24 hours per day.
Air- or water-cooled
2-34 HP compressor power
Meets lower cooling requirements
Semi-hermetic industrial chillers
For larger industrial cooling and refrigeration applications, these air- or water-cooled industrial chillers can handle the job. Available in 25-100 HP compressor power, our semi-hermetic chillers come with many customization options to meet your project needs.
Air- or water-cooled
25-100 HP compressor power
Large industrial cooling and refrigeration needs
Screw industrial chillers
Screw industrial chillers leverage the movement and force of screws to compress refrigerant. They are versatile enough to handle light- or heavy-duty applications and are available between 38-214 HP compressor power.
38-214 HP compressor power
Light- or heavy-duty cooling requirements
24/7 operation
Remote condenser systems
Remote condenser systems allow you to place the condenser and compressor in separate areas. They are ideal for industrial process applications in corrosive environments and spaces with poor ventilation and heat issues.
Tank & pump packages
Our tank and pump packages are available between 30-30,000 gallons. You may also choose between polyethylene or stainless-steel tanks, depending on your needs. Our industrial chiller experts can help you determine the best tank and pump package for you.
Download our brochure to learn more about our industrial chillers or contact us online.
Customize your industrial chiller
While we have in-stock items available, our industrial chillers are entirely customizable. If you require specific customization, our highly advanced engineering staff can design a unit based on your needs.
Partial or Full Redundancy
Our flexible redundancy customization options provide peace of mind that your equipment and processes stay cool. They include:
Full capacity redundancy
Full electrical isolation
Dual or multi-circuit units
Auto-changeover redundant pumps
City water bypass apparatus
Heat exchanger and tank
We offer several customization options for the heat exchanger and tank, including:
On-board or remote tank & pump packages
Fluid level sight glass
Tank low-level indicator with alarm
VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) available for pumps
Custom tank fittings
Controls
From ‘smart’ technology features to other customized control options, managing your industrial chiller system has never been easier with:
Custom programming for application control
MCS micro-controller standard for tighter process control and remote login access
Central control for multiple units
On-board or remote touchscreen options
Email and text alerts available in case of alarm
Beyond the customization options listed here, we have the design and engineering expertise to fabricate a unique industrial chiller tailored to your specific application.
Whether you require digital flow meters, circuit breakers for electrical components, corrosion resistance, or something else, contact us to learn more about our custom capabilities.
Considerations before purchasing industrial chillers
Before investing in an industrial chiller for your process equipment, consider the following to help ensure you receive the best chiller for your application:
Cooling capacity
If your processes require specific temperatures, we have the expertise to engineer and fabricate an industrial chiller to meet your specifications. A few of our low-temp options include:
Evaporators and heat exchangers sized for specific fluid for each application
Compressor cooling - Liquid injection and compressor fans
Oil management for compressor protection
Electronic expansion valves (EEVs) for tight superheat control
1” insulation for heat gain resistance
Designs for fluid temperature pull down from higher temperatures
Pump selection specific to fluid type
Controls
industrial chillers come with many control features that you can customize to meet your needs. A few factors to consider here include a local control panel, remote control panel, fault indicators, and temperature indicators and pressure indicators. Our advanced custom programming and the latest technological advancements give you access to control features, including:
Micro-controller
Remote login access
Central control
Touchscreen options
Email and text alarm alerts
Energy efficiency
Our industrial chillers use only EPA-approved refrigerants and the latest energy-efficient compressors. We also offer a city water bypass apparatus that operates without draining glycol. And for reduced energy consumption, look to our supplemental fluid coolers.
Additional energy-efficient options include:
EC condenser fan motors for energy savings and more stable refrigerant temperatures
Floating Head Pressure for increased efficiency chillers in anything below 95°F ambient
Heat reclaim options for hot water loop
VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) on pumps for minimal required energy consumption
Cost
We can tailor our industrial chillers to meet virtually any budget and industrial need. We have in-stock items ready for quick shipment. These items can also be customized with only the features you want, saving you from overspending on a more advanced model than you need.
Additional industrial chiller considerations include:
Ambient temperature
Motor fan type
Noise level
Internal piping materials
Number of refrigeration circuits
Coolant requirements
Fluid discharge temperature
COP or EER
To help you select the best industrial chiller for your application, we can walk you through these and other considerations that will keep your production processes flowing smoothly. Contact our team today.
Choose us
We provide robust products and engineered solutions to maximize your productivity and bottom line. Our high-quality process industrial chillers are so reliable and durable that you’ll quickly discover why we are an industry leader.
Reasons to choose us for industrial chillers:
40+ years of experience
Proven 99.4% uptime rate
Manufacture in the USA in Bensalem, PA
Tight temperature control of +/- 1°F
Robust products and engineered solutions
Short lead times
Customer and technical support
Get your industrial chiller today
You can find our industrial chillers through most refrigeration wholesalers, who are suppliers and contractors you know and trust. With representatives throughout the United States, you can get the support you need during all stages of the process. Request a quote for industrial chillers, email us, or call (888) 289-7299 today.
