75kW Temporary Chiller Hire for Food Manufacturing Commissioning

Following the failure of two critical chillers, Daikin Rental Solutions UK delivered and installed an emergency cooling solution under tight site constraints, restoring operations quickly and preventing costly production disruption.

CHALLENGE

Provide an immediate temporary cooling solution following the failure of a critical process chiller, preventing disruption to snack food production while maintaining strict hygiene and product quality standards. 

SOLUTION

  • Daikin Rental Solutions rapidly supplied and commissioned a compact air-cooled rental chiller, complete with turnkey installation and quick-connect flexible hoses, restoring process cooling within hours. 

RESULT

  • Reliable cooling was maintained throughout production, protecting product quality and preventing costly downtime. The success of the project has led the client to consider repeat hires for future production requirements. 
 CLIENT SECTOR: FOOD & BEVERAGE
 LOCATION: BIRKENHEAD, UNITED KINGDOM 

 While technically straightforward, the project required expert coordination and speed. Daikin’s rental 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. 

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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. 

 

Challenges and Expertise

 Although technically straightforward, the project demanded a rapid response to minimise production downtime in a hygiene-critical food manufacturing environment. Daikin Rental Solutions managed the entire process, from equipment selection and logistics to on-site installation and commissioning, ensuring the temporary chiller integrated seamlessly with the existing process. Installed using quick-connect flexible hoses and following strict hygiene practices, the solution delivered reliable cooling with minimal disruption while allowing for easy future redeployment. 

Daikin Rental Solution

 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. 

HVAC Hire

  • 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

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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. 

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