Emergency HVAC Hire: 500kW Dry Air Cooler for Pharma Production
After a frozen dry air cooler put production at risk, Daikin Rental Solutions UK supplied a high-capacity emergency replacement, restoring cooling the same day and ensuring business-critical processes could continue without interruption.
CHALLENGE
Replace a failed dry air cooler at a pharmaceutical production facility within hours to prevent disruption to critical manufacturing.
SOLUTION
- Daikin Rental Solutions rapidly supplied, installed and commissioned a like-for-like 500kW dry air cooler, complete with hoses, adaptors and power cables.
RESULT
- Cooling operations were fully restored within 12 hours, minimising downtime and ensuring pharmaceutical production continued without interruption.
An urgent replacement was required when a pharmaceutical production facility experienced a critical failure due to a frozen dry air cooler during a cold spell. Daikin Rental Solutions provided a fast-response HVAC hire service, ensuring minimal downtime and effectively restoring cooling operations.

Customer Requirements
The client required an immediate, out-of-hours supply of a500kW dry air cooler to replace the damaged unit. Speed was critical to maintaining operational continuity and avoiding disruption to pharmaceutical production.
Challenges and Expertise
Replacing critical cooling equipment in a live pharmaceutical environment required rapid mobilisation, technical expertise and seamless system integration. Daikin Rental Solutions responded to an emergency call received at 7:30am on a Saturday, supplying a like-for-like 500kW dry air cooler complete with hoses, adaptors and power cables. The team's efficient planning and installation enabled the system to be fully operational by 8:00pm that evening, minimising downtime for the customer.
Daikin Rental Solution
Daikin Rental Solutions provided a 500kW dry air cooler with all necessary hoses, adaptors, and power cables to meet the urgent requirement. Our team managed the installation process, ensuring the system was fully operational the same day.
HVAC Hire
The 500kW dry air cooler is engineered for high-performance cooling in critical applications, ensuring reliability in demanding industrial environments.
- Cooling capacity: 500kW
- Rapid deployment for quick setup and minimal disruption
- Reliable performance suitable for extreme weather conditions

This chiller rental solution proved to be the ideal choice for ensuring reliable, efficient cooling during the commissioning process.
Outcome
The pharmaceutical facility’s cooling operations were fully restored the same day, thanks to Daikin Rental Solutions' rapid response and efficient installation. This successful emergency hire showcased Daikin Rental Solutions' ability to deliver high-quality, time-sensitive rental solutions for mission-critical industries.