In today's demanding industrial and commercial environments, maintaining precise low-temperature control is often critical. Refcool's glycol chiller systems are specially designed to meet these needs, providing reliable cooling performance even below the freezing point of water.
What is a glycol chiller? It's a cooling system that uses a mixture of water and glycol (an antifreeze agent) as the circulating coolant. By adding glycol, the coolant's freezing point is depressed, allowing the chiller to safely operate at sub-zero temperatures without the risk of ice forming in the heat exchangers.
Our glycol chillers typically use food-grade propylene glycol or industrial ethylene glycol, depending on the application – for example, propylene glycol is a non-toxic option ideal for food and beverage industries. With a Refcool glycol chiller, you can maintain consistent temperatures of 0°C, -5°C, or even lower with confidence, which is essential for processes like fermentation, rapid product cooling, or low-temperature testing.
Glycol chiller systems offer several key advantages that make them the preferred choice for many industries
Glycol chillers enable colder temperatures than standard water-only chillers, which is crucial for applications like brewery fermentation cooling, winery operations, ice rinks, and certain pharmaceutical processes.
Glycol acts as a protective agent; it prevents freezing and inhibits corrosion in the chiller's piping and components, contributing to the longevity of the equipment by reducing rust and scale build-up.
Achieve temperatures well below 0°C without freezing risk
Optimized designs overcome glycol viscosity for efficient operation
Maintain exact temperatures for critical processes
Prevents freezing and reduces corrosion in cooling systems
Refcool glycol chiller systems are trusted across a broad spectrum of industries for their precision and dependability. We customize each system to fit your specific needs, from small craft breweries to large industrial plants.
Breweries use glycol chillers to control fermentation and crash-cool beer, wineries chill grapes and wine must, and dairies and bakeries use them for cold-room storage or chocolate tempering processes.
Our glycol units provide the tight temperature regulation necessary for reactions and formulations, often preventing products from overheating or crystallizing during manufacturing processes.
From data centers to ice skating rinks, glycol-based cooling achieves specific temperature goals safely. We can customize systems from small 10 kW portable units for craft breweries to multi-hundred kW central systems for large plants.
Our glycol chillers are engineered with cutting-edge technology to deliver optimal performance, reliability, and precise temperature control for your cooling needs
Each glycol chiller system can be tailored with the right glycol concentration, pumping capacity, and controls integration to meet your specific requirements. We ensure our chillers use food-safe materials and refrigerants where required.
We incorporate features like dual pumps or backup circuits for critical applications that cannot afford downtime. Our systems are designed for continuous operation with minimal maintenance requirements.
Advanced microprocessor controls maintain glycol temperature within tight tolerances, ensuring consistent cooling for sensitive processes. Remote monitoring capabilities allow for real-time performance tracking.
Contact our team today for expert advice on selecting the right glycol chiller for your application. We'll help you achieve precise temperature control, improve efficiency, and ensure reliable operation for your critical processes.
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