Product overview
Drake Refrigeration is a chiller company with a renowned reputation as an industry leader in designing and manufacturing industrial process chillers. With decades of experience customizing engineered solutions for industries, such as brewery, dairy, food processing, medical, industrial, and others, our specialized mastery speaks for itself. However, our design and technical know-how doesn’t stop there. We’re also uniquely qualified to handle custom refrigeration, comfort cooling, and low-temperature cooling needs.
Beyond our advanced engineering prowess, our dedicated technical and customer support team are second to none. They’ll be at your side throughout the quoting and start-up process and remain available for you long after the installation. Learn more about our outstanding after-sale technical support.
Browse our products below to discover our vast offerings and why we’ve earned a top spot as the go-to resource for industrial chillers, tanks, pumps, secondary heat exchangers, and fluid coolers.
Chillers
Industrial process chillers are essential to keep your components running strong. We offer 1 to 200 ton single and dual circuit packaged air-cooled chillers, packaged water-cooled chillers, and split air-cooled systems engineered to cool your processes. We categorize our chillers based on how the heat is removed from the refrigeration circuit whether by water, air, or using a split system configuration.
Benefits of our industrial chillers:
Engineered solutions are customized to meet load, equipment, temperature, and environmental requirements
Fully programmable electronic controls with remote access
A choice between full or partial redundancy
Customize heat exchanger and tank with options, such as fluid level sight glass, tank low-level indicator with alarm, variable frequency drive (VFD) for pumps, and custom tank fittings
Standard brazed plate evaporators, with a barrel-style option
Short lead times with many in-stock chillers available
Packaged Air-Cooled Chillers
Air-cooled chillers use ambient air to cool the refrigerant. These cost-effective and low-maintenance systems boast energy-efficient operation and occupy less interior space than water-cooled systems. Air-cooled chillers are well-suited for water-sensitive areas, and the cooling process doesn’t modify the ambient humidity or temperature. They are stand-alone units and do not require any additional equipment to function.
Ambient air cooling
Cost-effective
Low maintenance
Energy efficient operation
Occupy less interior space
Stand-alone unit
Learn more about packaged air-cooled chillers on the product page, including:
Value-line single circuit air-cooled chillers
Packaged air-cooled scroll single or dual circuit chillers
Packaged air-cooled digital scroll single circuit chillers
Packaged air-cooled scroll dual circuit chillers
Packaged air-cooled scroll digital dual circuit chillers
Packaged air-cooled semi-hermetic single circuit chillers
Packaged air-cooled semi-hermetic dual circuit chillers
Packaged air-cooled multi-circuit chillers
Packaged air-cooled screw dual circuit chillers
Packaged air-cooled tandem scroll chiller
Packaged water-cooled chillers
Water-cooled chillers use water to cool the refrigerant. Featuring a separate cooling tower to direct heat away from the refrigerant, water-cooled chillers require access to a continual water source for operation. They’re installed indoors, protected from damage from the outdoor elements. Thanks to their quiet operation, water-cooled chillers are ideally suited for low-noise environments. Available with environmentally friendly options, water-cooled chillers also boast plenty of energy-saving benefits.
Water-based cooling
Long life span
Quiet operation
Energy efficiency
Requires continual water source
Learn more about packaged water-cooled chillers on the product page, including:
Packaged water-cooled scroll single circuit chillers
Packaged water-cooled digital scroll single circuit chillers
Packaged water-cooled scroll dual circuit chillers
Packaged water-cooled digital scroll dual circuit chillers
Packaged water-cooled semi-hermetic single circuit chillers
Packaged water-cooled semi-hermetic dual circuit chillers
Packaged water-cooled screw dual circuit chillers
Packaged water-cooled tandem scroll chillers
Split system chillers
Split system chillers feature an outdoor air condenser, while the compressors are located indoors with the chiller evaporator. The outside unit contains only the condenser coil and fans. Split system chillers are commonly used in various industrial applications, including medical, brewery, laboratories, blow molding, and more.
The compressor and chiller evaporator are located indoors
The condenser coil and fans are located outdoors
Commonly used in various industrial applications ranging from medical to blow molding
Learn more about our split system chillers on our product page, including:
Split air-cooled single circuit chillers
Split air-cooled digital single circuit chillers
Split air-cooled dual circuit chillers
Split air-cooled digital scroll dual circuit chillers
Split air-cooled semi-hermetic single circuit chillers
Split air-cooled semi-hermetic dual circuit chillers
Split air-cooled dual circuit chillers
Split air-cooled tandem scroll chillers
Tanks
We offer 30-30,000-gallon capacity stainless steel tanks and 5-30,000-gallon capacity polyethylene tanks to suit your industrial application and budget. Our tanks are high-quality, insulated tanks with vent and drain connections and a pressure relief valve for proper maintenance. Expect maximum thermal efficiency with our insulated process fluid lines, while the fluid piping Y strainer makes for an easy-to-clean process. The stainless-steel recirculation pumps range from 1/2 to 30 HP with multiple configurations and options to suit your specialized cooling needs.
Additional tank features:
Painted galvanized steel metal cabinet for sturdiness, corrosion resistance, and a professional aesthetic
24 V LED water-resistant displays for monitoring temperatures through the tank
Factory tested to ensure the tank meets your performance criteria and arrives in perfect working condition
NEMA 3R rating for indoor and outdoor use
Tank options on select models:
Fused, stainless steel process pump with upgrades including dual auto/manual changeover
Seal-tight electrical connections
Fluid piping upgrades to flow meters, pressure gauges, low-flow bypass valves, and others
Stainless steel sheet metal cabinet
Low-level indicators with dry contacts
City water add-ons
Heaters
Many other available options
Pumps
From 1/12 to 30 HP, we offer a wide range of pump options to complement your new or existing industrial chiller system. Our primary product line features a variety of beneficial features and options, including:
All stainless-steel construction, including casing and impellers
Up to 750 GPM flow rates
Up to 250 feet head
Up to 120 PSIG system pressures and up to 55 PSIG differential pressures
1/2 through 30 horsepower motors
Service in both 50 and 60-Hz
Multiple mechanical seal materials available to suit your application
Easy-to-locate replacement parts
Secondary heat exchangers (PHXS)
Secondary heat exchangers are available in brazed plate, plate and frame, barrels, and coaxial. Secure them as a stand-alone system or combine with our chiller, tank, and pump packages. Discover the features, benefits, and options of our secondary heat exchangers below.
Features and benefits of PHXS secondary heat exchangers on select models:
A broad range of onboard stainless-steel pumps with multiple configurations and customizations
Factory tested to ensure the unit meets your performance criteria
Insulated process fluid lines for maximum thermal efficiency
Painted steel cabinet for corrosion resistance and professional aesthetic
Process fluid temperature indicators for accurate monitoring
Rated NEMA 3R for indoor and outdoor use
PHXS secondary heat exchangers customizations and options:
Choose custom evaporators, heat exchangers, or pumps for installation
Stainless steel pumps with upgrades, including dual auto/manual changeover
Stainless steel brazed plate evaporator covered with insulation
Process fluid components
Seal-tight electrical components
Fluid piping upgrades, including flow meters, pressure gauges, low-flow bypass valves, and more
Low-level indicators
City water add-ons
Many other options and customizations are available
Contact us to learn more about PHXS secondary heat exchangers.
Fluid Coolers
Also known as free-coolers, fluid coolers are air/water heat exchangers that use ambient air to cool water. While often used for process cooling with water and water/glycol mixtures, fluid coolers are also suitable in other applications. They are ideal for “free cooling” in colder climates, computer rooms/data centers, secondary heat exchangers, supermarket systems, and remote radiators for diesel or gas engines. Fluid coolers work using axial fans to generate air circulation through the coil(s), requiring minimal energy. The closed-circuit system keeps salts unchanged and avoids deposit growth. Easy to install and integrate into existing cooling systems, fluid coolers are free of process water contamination and offer a quick return on investment (ROI).
Process fluid cooling for a variety of applications
Low energy demand
No water required
No process water contamination or salt deposits
Easy installation and integration with existing cooling systems
Quick ROI
Fluid cooler fan blade/motor features:
Fan diameter: 26 in., 30° pitch
Fan motor nom: ¾ HP @ 1,075 RPM
Quiet “swept wing” fan blade for quiet operation and optimal efficiency
Fluid cooler construction:
All fan sections are individually baffled with clean-out panels.
Size Range: 1 to 14 fans
Narrow width design to suit shipment in containers
Rugged heavy-gauge galvanized steel rail
Learn more about industrial chillers, tanks, pumps, secondary heat exchangers, and fluid coolers by requesting a quote online or call (888) 289-7299 to connect with our sales team.
