Industrial chillers play an important role in modern industrial production. Their integration and collaborative working mode with other production equipment are crucial to improving the efficiency and stability of the entire production system.
First, in the mechanical processing industry, industrial chillers are often integrated with CNC machine tools. CNC machine tools generate a lot of heat when cutting metal at high speed. If they are not cooled in time, tool wear will increase and processing accuracy will decrease. Industrial chillers are connected to the cooling system of CNC machine tools through pipes to circulate low-temperature coolant to the processing parts. Its working mode is to automatically adjust the flow and temperature of the coolant according to the operating status and processing parameters of the CNC machine tools. For example, when processing high-strength alloys and cutting speeds are high, the chiller increases the flow and reduces the temperature to ensure that the tool and workpiece are always in a suitable working temperature environment, thereby improving the processing surface quality and tool life, and achieving efficient synergy between the two.
Second, in the plastic injection molding industry, industrial chillers work closely with injection molding machines. During the injection molding process, the plastic raw materials are heated and melted in the barrel and then injected into the mold cavity. The mold needs to be quickly cooled and shaped to ensure the quality and production efficiency of the plastic products. The industrial chiller is connected to the mold cooling circuit of the injection molding machine and controls the temperature according to the different stages of the injection molding process. During the injection stage, the chiller maintains a low mold temperature to allow the plastic to cool and solidify quickly; during the pressure holding stage, the temperature is adjusted appropriately to prevent product deformation; after demolding, the mold temperature can be flexibly adjusted according to the waiting time for the next injection molding cycle to reduce energy consumption. This integrated and collaborative working mode can significantly shorten the injection molding cycle, improve the dimensional accuracy and appearance quality of plastic products, and reduce the defective rate.
Furthermore, in the field of electronic manufacturing, the industrial chiller works in conjunction with wave soldering and reflow soldering equipment. Electronic components are extremely sensitive to temperature during the welding process, and excessively high temperatures can damage the components. The industrial chiller provides stable and low-temperature cooling water for the cooling system of the welding equipment and accurately controls the temperature of the welding area. It can adjust the temperature and flow of the cooling water in real time according to different circuit board materials, component layouts, and welding process requirements to ensure the stability and reliability of the welding process, improve the welding quality and production qualification rate of electronic products, and ensure the efficient operation of the electronic manufacturing production line.
Finally, in chemical production, industrial chillers are integrated with reactors and other equipment. Chemical reaction processes are often accompanied by the release or absorption of heat. Industrial chillers are connected to reactors through heat exchangers to control the temperature of the reaction system. In exothermic reactions, the chiller takes away excess heat in time to prevent the reaction from getting out of control; in endothermic reactions, the temperature can be adjusted to meet the heat conditions required for the reaction. Its collaborative working mode can make the chemical production process safer and more stable, ensure the consistency of product quality, and at the same time improve the production capacity and efficiency of chemical production, laying the foundation for the sustainable development of chemical companies.
