Temporary Chiller Hire Protects Snack Food Production at Birkenhead Site
Food Manufacturing | Birkenhead | Installed: 24 April 2025
Customer Requirements
The failed 20 kW chiller served a specific stage in the food manufacturing process, activated only during production of a particular snack line. Although the cooling demand was intermittent, immediate action was critical to avoid unplanned downtime and maintain regulatory compliance. In food production, temperature consistency is non-negotiable—especially for hygiene, shelf-life, and product integrity. Any disruption to cooling risked breaching strict hygiene standards and causing product spoilage or production bottlenecks.
Daikin Rental Solutions’ Response
Daikin Rental Solutions deployed a compact, energy-efficient air-cooled chiller from its dedicated rental fleet, fully supported by fast delivery and turnkey installation. The unit was commissioned within hours of arrival, restoring essential cooling without disrupting the client’s tightly controlled production environment. The solution was tailored for operational flexibility and cost-effectiveness, matching the ad hoc nature of the client's process cooling requirements without burdening them with unnecessary capacity or long-term capital investment.
Project Delivery & Hygiene-Critical Execution
While technically straightforward, the project required expert coordination and speed. Daikin’s team handled everything—from specification and logistics to on-site integration—under tight time constraints. All work was completed in compliance with hygiene expectations for high-care food production areas. The chiller was installed with quick-connect flexible hoses and full attention to cleanliness, minimising disruption while ensuring the system could be disconnected and redeployed as needed.
About the Daikin Rental Chiller Solution
- Cooling capacity: 20 kW to 1,000+ kW available
- Refrigerants: R-32, R-134a, or R-410A depending on model
- Applications: Ideal for food & beverage, manufacturing, seasonal peaks, and emergency backup
- Features: Quick-connect fittings, low-noise operation, DoS-ready (when applicable), and high part-load efficiency
*All rental units are fully maintained for the duration of the hire, with 24/7 support and optional remote monitoring on eligible equipment.*
Outcome
The temporary chiller performed flawlessly, delivering precise, consistent cooling throughout the production cycle. The client praised Daikin’s fast turnaround, expert handling, and reliable equipment. Although not driven by energy savings, the project protected uptime and product integrity—demonstrating the value of responsive rental support. The client has since explored repeat hires for future production runs, confirming the reliability and flexibility of Daikin Rental Solutions in hygiene-sensitive manufacturing environments.