5-20 HP Industrial Air-Cooled Chillers
APT 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chillers provide stable chilled-water cooling for injection molding, CNC machining, plastic extrusion, electroplating, packaging, printing, and medium-duty process equipment. Each air-cooled process chiller can be configured with custom pumps, tanks, evaporators, voltage, and control options for industrial production environments.
Standard Industrial Air-Cooled Chiller Solutions from 5 HP to 20 HP
APT 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chillers are designed for manufacturers that need more cooling capacity than compact 1-5 HP air-cooled chillers, but do not require a large central cooling system. This standard industrial chiller range is commonly used for medium-duty machines, production lines, molds, spindles, plating baths, printing rollers, hydraulic systems, and process tanks.
With air-cooled heat rejection, scroll compressor options, high-flow pump configurations, and flexible evaporator designs, APT helps customers select practical cooling systems based on heat load, water temperature, flow rate, ambient temperature, installation space, and process requirements. For broader product options, visit our air-cooled chiller category, or explore water-cooled chiller options for higher-capacity systems.
Typical 5 HP, 10 HP, 15 HP, and 20 HP Industrial Air-Cooled Chiller Models
Compare practical 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller configurations by cooling load, application type, evaporator design, and installation requirements. These models are commonly used for laser cooling, CNC machining, injection molding, die casting, and medium-duty process cooling.
5 HP Air-Cooled Chiller for Laser, CNC & General Cooling
A compact 5 HP air-cooled chiller with built-in water tank and coil evaporator, suitable for laser equipment, CNC spindles, laboratory systems, small injection molding support, and general process cooling.
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10 HP Air-Cooled Chiller for CNC, Extrusion & Process Cooling
A 10 HP industrial air-cooled chiller for CNC machine tools, plastic extrusion, printing equipment, packaging lines, electroplating systems, and medium-duty production cooling.
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15 HP Air-Cooled Chiller for Injection Molding & Plating
A 15 HP air-cooled process chiller for injection molding machines, plastics processing, electroplating baths, laser systems, hydraulic cooling, and continuous industrial production.
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20 HP Air-Cooled Chiller for Heavy-Duty Process Cooling
A 20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller for large injection molding machines, die casting, extrusion lines, thermal spray systems, centralized process cooling, and high-capacity production equipment.
View Die Casting CoolingCooling Challenges in Medium-Duty Industrial Applications
Medium-duty industrial equipment often requires more stable cooling performance than compact units can provide. APT designs 5-20 HP air-cooled process chillers to address common production cooling challenges.
Temperature Stability
Process temperature fluctuations can affect product quality, machine accuracy, mold performance, plating consistency, and production efficiency. A stable industrial air-cooled chiller helps maintain consistent chilled-water temperature during long production cycles.
Continuous Production Loads
Medium-duty industrial equipment often runs for long shifts or continuous production. A 5-20 HP air-cooled process chiller must deliver reliable cooling output, compressor protection, and stable operation under changing heat loads.
Flow & Pressure Demand
Injection molding machines, CNC spindles, extrusion lines, plating tanks, and process equipment may require higher flow rates and pressure head. APT can configure pump size, water tank volume, bypass lines, and piping connections to match system requirements.
Installation Flexibility
Factory installation conditions vary by ventilation, ambient temperature, floor space, voltage, drainage, and maintenance access. APT industrial air-cooled chillers can be customized for practical layout, control, and service requirements.
APT Chiller Solutions for These Cooling Challenges
Stable Water Temperature Control
APT matches compressor capacity, evaporator size, water tank volume, and control logic to reduce temperature swing and keep process water stable during production.
Discuss Temperature ControlIndustrial Duty Protection
Each configuration can include compressor protection, flow protection, high and low pressure alarms, anti-freeze protection, and maintenance-friendly access.
Service & Protection SupportPump, Tank & Piping Matching
APT engineers can select pump flow, pressure head, tank capacity, bypass lines, filters, and connections according to real factory piping requirements.
Custom Process Chiller OptionsFlexible Installation Layout
Air-cooled chillers can be configured for available floor space, ventilation direction, voltage, ambient temperature, drainage, and operator access.
View Application SolutionsCommon Applications for 5-20 HP Industrial Air-Cooled Chillers
The 5-20 HP air-cooled chiller range is suitable for medium-duty industrial cooling applications that require stable water temperature, reliable heat removal, and practical installation without a cooling tower.
Injection Molding Air-Cooled Chiller
Stable cooling for molds, hydraulic systems, and injection molding machines.
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CNC Machine Air-Cooled Chiller
Chilled-water cooling for CNC spindles, cutting fluids, machining centers, and machine tools.
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Plastic Extrusion Process Chiller
Temperature control for extrusion barrels, rollers, dies, and process cooling loops.
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Electroplating & Anodizing Cooling Chiller
Cooling for plating baths, anodizing lines, rectifiers, chemical tanks, and circulation systems.
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Laser Equipment Cooling Chiller
Cooling support for laser sources, optics, power supplies, and heat-sensitive components.
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Water cooling for die casting machines, molds, hydraulic loops, quench tanks, and heavy-duty process equipment.
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Thermal Spray Cooling Chiller
Closed-loop cooling for HVOF, plasma spray, arc spray, spray guns, power supplies, and coating systems.
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Brewery & Distillery Glycol Chiller
Reliable glycol cooling for brewery production lines, fermentation tanks, distilleries, and beverage process cooling.
View Brewery Glycol CoolingNeed help selecting the right 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller for your application?
Share your cooling load, target water temperature, flow rate, ambient temperature, and power supply. APT engineers can recommend a suitable air-cooled process chiller configuration for your production equipment.
5-20 HP Industrial Air-Cooled Chiller Specifications
The following specification range is for reference only. Actual cooling capacity and configuration depend on leaving water temperature, ambient temperature, compressor selection, evaporator type, pump flow, and application heat load.
| Model Range | Cooling Capacity | Typical Applications | Compressor | Evaporator | Pump System | Control | Custom Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HP Air-Cooled Chiller | Approx. 12-15 kW | CNC, printing, packaging | Scroll | Tank coil / shell & tube | Standard high-flow pump | PLC / digital controller | Tank, pump, voltage |
| 10 HP Air-Cooled Chiller | Approx. 25-30 kW | Injection molding, extrusion | Scroll | Shell & tube | Medium / high-flow pump | PLC / touchscreen | Filter, bypass, alarms |
| 15 HP Air-Cooled Chiller | Approx. 38-45 kW | Plastics processing, plating | Scroll | Shell & tube | High-flow pump | PLC / touchscreen | Stainless tank, remote control |
| 20 HP Air-Cooled Chiller | Approx. 50-60 kW | Process line cooling, heavy-duty equipment | Scroll | Shell & tube | High-pressure pump | PLC / touchscreen | Dual pump, communication, custom electrical |
Cooling capacity may vary according to inlet and outlet water temperature, ambient temperature, refrigerant selection, compressor configuration, evaporator design, and process heat load. For accurate sizing, APT recommends confirming cooling load, required water temperature, flow rate, pump pressure, voltage, and installation environment before final model selection.
How to Select a 5-20 HP Industrial Air-Cooled Chiller
Selecting the right 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller requires more than matching the equipment nameplate horsepower. APT recommends confirming the real process heat load, target leaving water temperature, inlet water temperature, flow rate, pump pressure, ambient temperature, installation space, power supply, and required control functions.
Cooling Load & Temperature
Confirm process heat load, target water temperature, and allowable temperature fluctuation.
Flow Rate & Pump Pressure
Match pump flow and pressure head to molds, spindles, tanks, heat exchangers, or production piping.
Evaporator & Tank Design
Select tank coil, shell-and-tube, stainless steel, or custom evaporator configuration based on water quality and process requirements.
Installation & Control Requirements
Check ambient temperature, ventilation, voltage, alarms, communication, service access, and plant layout.
Why Choose APT for 5-20 HP Industrial Air-Cooled Chillers
Application-Based Selection
APT recommends chiller capacity based on process heat load, water temperature, flow rate, ambient conditions, and equipment requirements instead of only matching by horsepower.
Flexible Industrial Customization
Pump type, water tank volume, evaporator material, voltage, control logic, alarm protection, communication interface, and enclosure layout can be customized for your process.
Stable Process Cooling Design
APT focuses on stable chilled-water supply, compressor protection, condenser airflow, pump reliability, and practical maintenance access for medium-duty industrial environments.
Reliable Support from Selection to Service
From model selection and layout confirmation to production, testing, documentation, and spare parts support, APT helps customers build reliable process cooling systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chillers, cooling capacity, customization, model selection, and how this range compares with compact chillers or cooling tower systems.
What is a 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller used for?
A 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller is used to remove heat from medium-duty equipment such as injection molding machines, CNC machines, extrusion lines, electroplating tanks, thermal spray systems, laser equipment, die casting machines, brewery glycol loops, and general process cooling equipment.
Industrial cooling application guideHow do I choose between a 5 HP, 10 HP, 15 HP, and 20 HP air-cooled chiller?
Selection depends on heat load, target water temperature, flow rate, ambient temperature, pump pressure, process type, and installation conditions. APT can help calculate the required cooling capacity and recommend a suitable model.
Request chiller sizing supportWhat cooling capacity is available for 5-20 HP air-cooled chillers?
Typical cooling capacity ranges from approximately 12 kW to 60 kW depending on horsepower, compressor configuration, water temperature, ambient temperature, and system design. Final capacity should be confirmed according to actual working conditions.
Confirm cooling capacityCan APT customize the pump, water tank, evaporator, and control system?
Yes. APT can customize pump flow and pressure, water tank volume, evaporator type and material, voltage, refrigerant circuit, filters, bypass lines, control panel, alarms, and communication options.
Custom process chiller designAre 5-20 HP air-cooled chillers suitable for continuous industrial operation?
Yes. The 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller range is designed for medium-duty production environments that require stable temperature control, reliable compressor operation, condenser airflow, pump protection, and safety alarms.
Explore air-cooled chiller optionsWhat information is needed to select the right industrial air-cooled chiller?
Please provide cooling load, target water temperature, inlet and outlet water temperature, flow rate, ambient temperature, application type, power supply, installation space, and any special requirements for pump, tank, evaporator, or control system.
Talk to APT engineeringWhat is the difference between a 1-5 HP compact chiller and a 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller?
A 1-5 HP compact chiller is typically used for point-of-use cooling, laboratory systems, small machines, and light-duty equipment. A 5-20 HP industrial air-cooled chiller provides higher cooling capacity, stronger pump options, larger evaporator configurations, and more stable operation for medium-duty industrial production.
Compare with compact 1-5 HP air-cooled chillersCan a 5-20 HP air-cooled chiller replace a cooling tower system?
In many medium-duty applications, an air-cooled chiller can provide closed-loop cooling without requiring a cooling tower. It is easier to install and maintain, but final selection depends on heat load, ambient temperature, water temperature, and plant layout.
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