There are few industries which rely on commercial chillers as much as the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The precision and accuracy required in the manufacturing process leaves little, if any, leeway when it comes to temperature control.
The pharmaceutical industry develops and sells medicines and drugs and conducts research and development into new drugs, vaccines and other medical preparations. In this line of business, steady and reliable cooling is essential to keep sensitive ingredients for medicine at exactly the right temperature, during storage and preparation, and then to store the finished product prior to distribution.
It’s also extremely important that drugs undergoing trials don’t degrade as this could affect subsequent results. Ensuring samples remain free from contamination also depends on them being stored at the correct chilled temperature, and just to throw more complexities into the mix, different stages of production might require different levels of cooling. The machines used may become warm during the manufacturing process and also need to be temperature controlled.
The industry is highly regulated in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Industry, and compliance with temperature protocol is absolutely critical to ensure the consistency and quality of each drug.
Chemical production is another sector in which commercial chillers are crucial, as even the smallest fluctuation in temperature can cause serious difficulties. Industrial chemical processing involves changing the composition of one or more chemicals by a chemical reaction which can be naturally occurring or caused by an external agency; chemical industries include manufacturers of polymers and rubber, petrochemicals, explosives and agrochemicals.
Chemical elements and molecular compounds can change form depending on the temperature, whether they are being distilled, refined, reduced, oxidised or undergoing another treatment. If they become too warm, their properties could change and affect the efficacy of the finished product.
In both industries, whether work is undertaken in the laboratory, factory or storage area, precision chilling is key to a successful end product. Any disruption to the process due to a malfunction or failure of the industrial chiller will inevitably cause chaos right down the supply chain. It could even lead to shortages of medical and other supplies, not to mention reputational damage and loss of confidence in the company.
These issues can be solved by putting a contingency plan in place for temporary chiller hire. The occasional problem will crop up in even the most efficient system, and it always turns out to be at the most inconvenient time. Commercial chiller hire gives organisations the reassurance that whatever happens, it will be business as usual. It will also cover any shutdowns necessary for planned maintenance.
Here at Ideal Heat Solutions, we regularly come to the rescue of companies which have no contingency plan for temporary chiller hire. We’ll pull out all the stops to put things right, but we’ve seen the consequences this type of crisis can cause and the stress it induces. This is why the importance of contingency plans features regularly in our blogs!
First, we’ll arrange a site visit. We have to consider access, position of power sources and layout of your site and available space. We ensure we allocate the correct size of industrial chiller for your specific needs, and we adhere rigorously to health and safety guidelines.
Once we have completed our site visit, we’ll have a blueprint for your particular requirements. Should you need temporary chiller hire at any time in the future, simply pick up the phone and it can be installed immediately.
Our premium quality chiller units are always in peak condition; we constantly invest in new technology to ensure our customers have the advantage of the best possible equipment. All our temporary chiller units contain internal monitors which continually track the chiller’s performance, and which we can check remotely for extra confidence. Add in our friendly team of experienced staff, on hand 24/7 to provide assistance and support, and you have the perfect package. Why not contact us to arrange for a site visit from one of our expert engineers?
