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Aqua Cooling Marks 25 Years with New Advance Chiller Range

Phil Black - PII Editor 7 minutes ago

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Next-generation process chillers deliver reliability, sustainability and lower total cost of ownership

Aqua Cooling, The Temperature Control People, are marking their 25th anniversary with a landmark product launch. The Aqua Advance range is a new generation of high-specification process chillers, engineered around three core principles: reliability, durability and sustainability.

Offering the highest specification in the market as standard, the range is designed to deliver uncompromising performance, an ultra-clean process and significantly lower total cost of ownership straight out of the box. Each unit is backed by an industry-leading 7-year warranty, reinforcing Aqua Cooling’s commitment to long-term performance and customer confidence.

Built to last

At the heart of the Aqua Advance range is a clear focus on build quality and engineering excellence. Units feature fully welded bases to provide increased structural strength and long-term durability in demanding industrial environments.

All wetted components are stainless steel, an industry first, ensuring chemical resistance while completely eliminating corrosion risk within the chillers. This approach not only extends equipment lifespan but also maintains process integrity, which is essential for industries requiring strict hygiene and contamination control.

Refrigeration pipework is 3D bended to minimise brazing and therefore reduce potential leak points. This design innovation enhances system reliability and reduces maintenance requirements over time. In addition, the construction minimises any risk of contamination, a critical advantage for sectors such as food and beverage production and precision manufacturing.

Engineered for reliability and sustainability

The Aqua Advance range has been designed to minimise the risk of process downtime while safeguarding energy efficiency and controlling operational costs.

In multi compressor units, each compressor has an independent refrigeration circuit for built in redundancy. This ensures continued operation even in the event of a component issue, reducing the likelihood of costly production interruptions.

The evaporator is fully cleanable, supporting long-term efficiency and ease of maintenance. Meanwhile, the condenser features a hydrophilic coating, internal rifling to optimise heat transfer efficiency and increased fin spacing to reduce debris build up on the coil. Together, these features enhance thermal performance and reduce ongoing servicing requirements.

Smart controls and remote monitoring as standard

Digitalisation is central to modern process cooling and the Aqua Advance range reflects this with advanced control features included as standard.

A 5 inch touchscreen controller provides intuitive operation and features built in self help guides for quick diagnostics. This allows operators to identify and resolve issues efficiently, reducing downtime and service intervention.

In built remote monitoring delivers full visibility of system performance from any location, enabling proactive maintenance and improved operational oversight. These capabilities support data driven decision making and align with the increasing adoption of smart technologies across UK process industries.

Advanced sustainability

Sustainability is a core pillar of the Aqua Advance range, supporting UK businesses as they work towards net zero targets and reduced environmental impact.

Units operate on R32, a low GWP refrigerant with zero ODP, helping to future proof operations while lowering carbon emissions. The inclusion of EC fans improves energy efficiency, while fully integrated free cooling from just 20 kW further reduces energy consumption and operational costs.

These features combine to deliver a more sustainable approach to process cooling without compromising performance or reliability.

Industry perspective

“Our 25th anniversary felt like the perfect moment to raise the bar once again. The Aqua Advance range represents everything we stand for. Reliability you can depend on, durability that delivers real value over time and a genuine commitment to helping our customers hit their sustainability goals. We’ve put the highest specification we’ve ever offered into a standard model, backed up with a 7-year warranty, so our customers get the best without compromise” Simon Davis, Aqua Founder and Managing Director.

Supporting UK process industries

The launch of the Aqua Advance range comes at a time when UK manufacturers and process industries are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and meet stricter environmental standards.

By combining robust engineering, advanced digital controls and sustainable technologies, Aqua Cooling is providing a future ready solution for industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, plastics, chemicals and precision engineering.

As organisations continue to prioritise resilience, energy efficiency and compliance, high performance process chillers such as the Aqua Advance range are set to play a critical role in maintaining productivity and supporting long-term operational success.