Industry Served

Low Temperature

Overview

Low temp chillers provide challenges other companies avoid - but not Drake Refrigeration. We can deliver chilling to -40°F for your intense chilling needs.

Low temp chillers often come with complexities that other chiller companies avoid – but not us. We understand and specialize in the many challenges of low temp chilling, including fluid viscosity, pump selection, oil flow parameters, and more. From outer space to deep ground freezing, we can deliver chilling to -40°F for your intense chilling needs. Whether you need calcium chloride chilled to -40°F or fuel chilled to -22°F, our vast experience with low-temp chillers delivers reliable engineered solutions for every process need.

We’re different because we take the time to understand your process and operating condition before making an equipment selection. It’s one of the reasons geotechnical giant, Moretrench Industrial, chose us to help them select a low-temp chiller for deep-freeze underground construction and excavation. We have the ingenuity and engineered solutions to solve even the most challenging low-temp chiller needs.

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Comfort cooling chiller applications

Our robust line of engineered low-temp chiller solutions features custom-capable systems for industries and applications, such as:

  • Aerospace
  • Food processing
  • Energy
  • Chemical
  • Automotive
  • Product testing
  • Ice rinks

Do you need a low-temp chiller for an application not listed here? Reach out to us online, and we’ll engineer an affordable solution to meet your specifications.

Air-cooled and water-cooled low-temp chillers

With both air-cooled and water-cooled low-temp chillers, we’ll help you select the best option to suit your application and budget.

Air-cooled

Our air-cooled low-temp chiller line relies on ambient air to keep your processes cool. They’re cost-effective, energy- and space-efficient, and our packaged systems make them relatively quick and easy to install.

Water-cooled

Our water-cooled low-temp chiller line uses water from an external cooling tower to chill your processes. Companies often appreciate their extended life span, quiet operation, and energy-efficiency properties in these packaged systems.

Should you choose an air-cooled or water-cooled low-temp chiller? Contact our team for help determining the best solution for you.

Our comfort cooling chiller product line

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  • Air- and water-cooled
  • 1 – 60 hp

Semi-Hermetic

  • Air- and water-cooled
  • 10 – 100 hp

Screw

  • Air- and water-cooled
  • 80 – 214 hp

Remote condenser systems
For added convenience and versatility, our low-temp chillers with remote condenser systems allow the condenser and compressor to be installed in different areas.

Tank & pump packages
Choose from on-board or remote tank and pump packages with additional options, including polyethylene or stainless-steel tanks and 30 – 30,000-gallon capacity pumps.

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Low-temp chiller options

Redundancy

  • Full capacity redundancy
  • Full electrical isolation
  • Dual or multi-circuit refrigeration chiller units
  • Auto-changeover redundant pumps

Heat exchanger and tank

  • 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

Custom controls

  • Custom programming available for application control
  • MCS microcontroller upgrade available 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 an alarm

Low-temp water options

  • Evaporators and heat exchangers sized for specific fluid for each application
  • Liquid injection and compressor fans for compressor cooling
  • 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

Energy-efficiency options

  • EC condenser fan motors for energy savings and more stable refrigerant temperatures
  • Floating head pressure for extremely efficient chillers in environments below 95°F ambient
  • Heat reclaim options for hot water loop
  • Pump variable frequency drive (VFD) for minimal energy consumption

Additional low-temp chiller customization options

  • Digital flow meters
  • Corrosion resistance options
  • Phase monitor
  • Circuit breakers for electrical components
  • Low ambient protection
  • Fused disconnect

Our highly skilled engineering team can customize your low-temp chiller to incorporate even more options that improve efficiency and control for your specific application.

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Benefits of a Drake low-temp chiller

Rapid pull down

Low-temp applications often have large pull-downs, and many competitors only design for the final temperature considerations, which causes highly inefficient chiller operation. We’ve designed our systems to allow for quick and efficient pull-downs through the entire temperature range. Thanks to our electronic expansion valves (EEVs), our low-temp chillers maintain a constant superheat with no human interaction.

Oil management

Anyone with experience in low-temp chillers knows that oil return plagues the operation of even the simplest system. We take all the necessary measures to ensure full oil returns to the compressor without requiring a service technician. Our chillers ensure the proper amount of oil remains where it should: in the compressor. Oil management systems include an oil separator, oil filter, solenoid valve, ball valves, and oil pressure sensor. Oil is the lifeblood of a chiller, and with so much attention to detail in this area, it’s no wonder that our low-temp chillers have incredible longevity.

A vast array of cooling types

At lower temperatures, many standard antifreeze fluids become too viscous to pump. We design our low-temp chillers to meet your specific fluid. With us, you never have to de-rate chiller performance because we factor in fluid properties to ensure that our evaporators are sized to do the job well. It’s just one more way we engineer solutions for optimal performance and efficiency.

Why Choose Drake Wine Chillers?
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Choose Drake To Meet Your Needs

We have four decades of industrial chiller expertise that set us apart from our less experienced competitors. As industry veterans, many companies have trusted us to deliver unsurpassed chiller performance and exceptional service. Our robust line of engineered solutions includes low-temp chillers for even the most rigorous cooling need.

  • 40+ years of experience
  • Proven 99.4% uptime rate
  • Engineered solutions at an affordable price
  • Specialized understanding of low-temp chillers, including oil management
  • Proudly manufactured in the USA in Bensalem, PA
  • Short lead times with many in-stock and custom-ready low-temp chillers ready for quick shipment
  • Customer and technical support available

No matter how challenging your unique cooling need, our low-temp chiller line has what it takes to keep your processes going strong. Contact your trusted refrigeration wholesaler or request a quote for a low-temp chiller online or call 215-638-5515.

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