“From humble beginnings in 1959, our company has continued to innovate and places significant emphasis (and investment) on R&D,” shares Ming Liu, Product Marketing Manager for SMC Corporation Australia and New Zealand.

Looking to the company’s range of smart automation solutions, Ming shares that SMC’s thermo-chiller offering, features most prominently.

“Spurred on by the need for precise temperature control and the demand for water-saving solutions, SMC’s chiller range has continued to grow in popularity across a wide range of applications such as food processing, packaging lines, laser machining, arc welding and the cooling of die, among others.”

He adds that, “industries making use of heat generating devices such as machine tooling, printing and packaging are at risk of high rejection rates, poor product quality and a lack of overall process reliability, and this is where the thermo-chiller comes in.”

A thermo-chiller uses temperature controlled circulating fluid to regulate a heat source in both facilities and equipment, and it comes in an array of sizes to deliver on precise temperature ranges.

“The heat is removed by the circulating fluid which is chilled by  an air-cooled (or water-cooled) refrigeration circuit. The outlet temperature stability is ±0.1°C within a set temperature range.”

Speaking to the clear-cut key benefit, Ming states that accurate temperature control is vital for productivity. “When properly sized and selected, a thermo-chiller improves the quality of the final product, protects valuable process equipment, and reduces costs.”

However, one of the lesser-known advantages of SMC’s thermo-chillers is their availability on local shores. “SMC stocks a large range of chillers (and spare parts) in Australia and New Zealand. Next day delivery is also available from SMC’s national warehouses. “

He adds that SMC’s thermo-chiller solutions range from standard types to high-level  triple inverter type chillers that adapt to the variable heat and flow requirements - achieving substantial power savings of up to 53%.

“We continue to introduce new innovations to the range. This includes an environmentally resistant thermo-chiller with an IP54 rating and a metal panel for protection against dust and water. We also offer a rack mount type chiller for space savings; an inverter type for energy-savings, with a large cooling capacity of 28kw; a low temperature type to support temperatures as low as −10°C and a dual channel type designed specifically for laser cutting machines.”

Answering to the call for Industry 4.0 solutions, SMC’s range of thermo-chillers  puts the power in its customers hands. “Thanks to proactive remote controls, these units offer self-diagnostics which enable customers to anticipate and easily manage any incidents.”

The range at a glance

Environmentally Resistant series: The HRS-R series

•             Resistant to dusty environments or environments with water splashing;

•             Cooling capacity of up to 5000 W (60 Hz);

•             IP54 rated;

•             Large 12L capacity tank;

•             Features a metal panel, but a stainless-steel panel can be selected on request;

•             Ambient temperature of 5 to 45°.

Standard series: The HRS series

•             Cooling capacity of  5900W;

•             Lightweight and compact;

•             Temperature stability ±0.1℃;

•             Compatible with power supplies in Europe, Asia, Oceania, North, Central and South America.

•             Compliant with UL Standards; CE-marking.

Rack Mount series: The HRR series

•             The temperature control device is mountable in a 19-inch rack which is great for space savings:

•             Temperature stability: ±0.1C;

•             Temperature range of 10 to 35°C;

•             Cooling capacity: 1.2/1.8/2.4/3.0 /5.1kW (60 Hz);

•             Easy front access;

•             Easy to operate without removing the unit from the rack.

Inverter series: The HRSH series

•             Complete with energy-saving triple inverter;

•             Outdoor installation, Splashproof type (IPX4);

•             Max. ambient temperature of 45℃;

•             Min. ambient temperature of –20℃ (For the air-cooled type);

•             Temperature stability of ±0.1℃ (When a load is stable);

•             Space saving and lightweight: 280 kg (25 kW type);

•             Compliant with UL Standards, CE-marking.
 

Peltier-Type Thermo-con/Compact Type: The HEF series

•             Compact: 130 mm (width) x 210 mm (height) x 150 mm (depth);

•             Low-noise design (at low load) of 37 dB;

•             Cooling capacity: 220 W;

•             Temperature stability: ±0.1°C;

•             Set temperature range: 10°C to 60°C;

•             Superior temperature control.

“Add-ons such as angle seat valve,  flow switches, pressure switches, filters, fittings and tubing are also available to order. In addition, SMC provides complimentary chiller model selection software and a product selection guide tool,”  concludes Ming.

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