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How Industrial Chillers Enable Precision Manufacturing

August 16, 2023 by Mark Allinson

Industrial chillers provide precise temperature control for crucial manufacturing processes like laser technology and machine tools. Learn why they are a vital component. 

The Critical Role of Industrial Chillers in Modern Manufacturing

Precision temperature control is the hidden hero behind many of the products we use every day. From the circuit boards in our phones to the plastic casing around our televisions, key manufacturing processes depend on maintaining optimal coolant temperatures.

Industrial chillers are indispensable in providing this precision temperature control that enables high-tech, high-quality production. Read on to learn more about their indispensable role.

Why Industrial Chillers are Indispensable in Modern Manufacturing

Modern manufacturing involves intricate processes that require precise temperature control. In the past, fluctuations in coolant temperatures caused significant issues.

Products came out defective, efficiency suffered, and costs rose. It became clear that a better solution was needed to regulate the heat generated by high-tech manufacturing equipment. This led to the development of industrial chillers.

Industrial chillers are specialized units that keep coolants at optimal temperatures during critical production processes. Today, chillers are an indispensable component enabling manufacturers to achieve the quality, consistency, and efficiency consumers demand.

However, not just any chiller will do. The best coolant chillers are highly engineered for optimal performance and integration. Innovations like microchannel technology are a game changer—dramatically improving efficiency and sustainability.

How to Select the Optimal Chiller for Your Application

Choosing the best chiller for your facility requires a holistic evaluation of your needs and priorities. Here are key considerations:

Cooling Load Calculations

Properly sizing the chiller requires analyzing the total heat load your process equipment produces and calculating the cooling capacity needed to handle it.

Account for heat from motors, drives, heated industrial processes, and ambient conditions. Oversizing the chiller wastes energy, while undersizing it leads to improper cooling and temperature fluctuations.

Temperature Stability

Determine the precise temperature control your processes require. For example, laser cutting can require accuracies within 0.1 °F to avoid beam distortion.

Plastic molding also requires very tight control. Evaluate the chiller’s ability to maintain temperatures without deviation. Look for advanced PID controls.

Efficiency Ratings

Compare energy efficiency metrics like kW/ton, COP, and EER when possible. Variable speed compressors offer significant efficiency improvements by better matching cooling output to current loads. Calculate operating costs for different choices as efficiency savings increase over years of use.

Refrigerant Type

The refrigerant used impacts performance, environmental concerns, and regulations. CFCs are banned due to ozone depletion. Ammonia is efficient but risky. Synthetic HFCs are common replacements but face regulatory pressure. Evaluate alternatives like CO2 for your specific needs.

Physical Dimensions

Carefully measure facility access paths and floor space to ensure the chiller will fit. Modular chillers with separate evaporator and condenser sections provide more installation flexibility. Outdoor units free up indoor space.

Acoustic Properties

Industrial chillers can produce high noise levels from components like compressors. Sustained noise over 85 dB(A) can disrupt communication and concentration for workers near the chiller. Look for models engineered for quieter operation through compressor insulation, sound enclosures, vibration isolation, and quiet fans.

Smart Controls

Modern microprocessors allow advanced control, system monitoring, troubleshooting logging, and connectivity. Look for units with touchscreen interfaces, remote access, and data integration capabilities to maximize uptime and optimization.

Microchannel Heat Exchanger

Look for chillers equipped with microchannel heat exchangers, which use smaller optimized airflow channels to improve thermal efficiency by over 15% compared to traditional heat exchanger designs.

The result is a dramatic improvement in thermal efficiency and a reduction in refrigerant charge and footprint. Microchannel heat exchangers can decrease energy consumption and costs by over 15% compared to traditional plate and tube designs.

Ideal Thermal Environment

From smartphones to pharmaceuticals, the immaculate products we rely on start with immaculate temperature control. Industrial chillers deliver precision cooling that maximizes manufacturing quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

As processes advance, so must chillers. With smart controls, high-efficiency designs, and modular flexibility, today’s chillers can customize the ideal thermal environment for any application.

Main image by Crystal Kwok on Unsplash

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