If you work on an industrial site that relies on cooling applications, you'll need to invest in an industrial chiller. This is an important investment and to ensure you choose the right chiller unit, you'll want to keep in mind the following buying guide. 

Chiller Type

Today, there are several types of chillers you can purchase for industrial applications. These include portable, air-cooled, and water-cooled chillers. Each one of these unit types operates a little bit differently and comes with its own distinct benefits.

For instance, portable chillers have casters on the bottom to facilitate movement and make transporting these units extremely easy. They're great if you have several different sites that warrant cooling applications.

Air-cooled chillers help absorb heat from water, which is then transferred into the air. They are superior to water-cooled chillers in that they don't require a lot of maintenance. Finally, water-cooled systems absorb heat from water and then transfer it to other sources of water. They work great for large-scale operations. 

Intended Application 

Not all industrial chillers are intended for the same applications. Intended use can actually vary quite a lot from chiller to chiller. There are some models that are strictly designed for cooling hot plastics after they've been manufactured.

Then there are chillers that help cool down industrial machines like lasers after they've been operable for an extended period of time. Since these applications vary, it's important to see what the chiller is specifically designed to do before purchasing. You can generally find this information out by looking at the chiller's product description online.

Manufacturer 

The quality of your industrial chiller is highly dependent on the manufacturer you buy from. Some are better than others so it's important to carefully research your manufacturer options. During your search, try looking for a chiller manufacturer that has a positive reputation with consumers just like yourself. 

You'll also have added confidence when buying one of these chillers when the manufacturer has been in business for decades. Their years of experience lets you know the manufacturer has had time to refine their chiller units to the point where they run smoothly and effectively.

There are many operations on an industrial work site that warrant cooling. That's where industrial chillers come in handy. Choosing one doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems either. You just need to understand what you need in one of these systems.