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Why Choose Our 1 Ton Chiller
- Provide customization service that can design Voltage, refrigerant, control system, and piping layout according to your specific requirements.
- Provide direct technical communication, fast response, and engineering support
- All of our products support CE, ISO, and other required standards.
- With rich export experience, our 1-ton chillers are available with fast delivery.
- Every chiller has a comprehensive test under load before delivery to ensure stable performance and reduce the risk of on-site debugging.
- Offer a 1-year free warranty, and it can be extended up to 5 years.
1 Ton Chiller Supplier in China
Chillerone is experienced in providing sturdy and reliable, highly efficient 1-ton chillers. We employ industrial-grade core components and intelligent control systems, which not only ensure precise temperature control within ±0.1°C or even lower but also optimize energy efficiency, which can directly reduce your long-term operating costs. Our 1-ton chiller features a compact structure and low-noise operation and is suitable for various installation environments, which is perfect for laboratories, small-scale processes, server cabinets, and precision equipment.
Our Products
Use fans for cooling instead of a cooling tower, which makes the installation easy. Suitable for small industrial sites, such as Plastic injection molding machines, laser equipment, and laboratory equipment.
Dissipate heat through cooling water. With high energy efficiency, stable operation, and low noise, it is suitable for the continuous operation of industrial systems and processes with high requirements for temperature control stability.
A standard 1-ton chiller can cool the refrigerant within 5℃ ~ 25℃, which is applied in most industrial cooling, such as injection molding, laser processing, food processing, etc.
Some 1-ton chillers are designed for lower-temperature applications, such as some chemical reactions, pharmaceutical technology, and special experimental equipment. They can cool the temperature to 0℃ ~ -40℃ or even lower.
Process 1 ton chillers have good stability and reliability, designed for continuous industrial processes, usually applied in the plastic, chemical industry, and manufacturing.
A laser cooling 1 ton chiller can achieve high-precision temperature control and extremely stable application, suitable for laser cutting, welding and marking.
Stable Cooling Performance
Chillerone 1-ton chillers are outstanding in providing stable cooling capacity for Injection molding machines, medical equipment, server cabinets, small-scale processes, etc. With the optimized system design and efficient heat exchange, they can balance compressor capacity, refrigerant flow, and heat exchange efficiency. Therefore, they can achieve precise temperature control under different loads, which reduces unexpected downtime and ensures long-term system reliability.
Exclusive Customization
Chillerone 1-ton chillers are built to meet your precise operational and technical needs. We promise to offer flexible and detailed customization service, which can ensure optimal performance and space efficiency. All of the voltage, refrigerant type, piping layout, control system, and even compressor brand can be chosen according to your industrial requirements, and the chiller can be integrated with your existing equipment or PLC/BMS systems, reducing downtime and installation challenges.
Lower Lifetime Cost
Our 1-ton chillers reduce both energy consumption and maintenance expenses over their operational life. First, we apply high-efficiency compressors and optimized heat exchangers, lowering the cost of power consumption. Second, our industrial-grade components and precise temperature control minimize wear of your equipment and prevent unexpected downtime, reducing the cost of repairs. Finally, our 1-ton chillers are designed for long-term continuous operation and extended service life, thus lowering the total cost of ownership.
Reliable Certification
Our 1 Ton chillers combine high-efficiency cooling with international safety certifications, ensuring stable, precision temperature control for your equipment.
Applications of 1 Ton Chillers
In plastic processing, 1-ton chillers can be applied to Injection molding machine mold cooling, extrusion forming, and hydraulic system oil cooling. You can use it to shorten the product forming cycle, prevent product deformation, improve surface smoothness, and stabilize the oil pressure system
1-ton chillers can provide stable and reliable cold sources for precision medical and experimental equipment, such as MRI-assisted cooling, laser therapy devices, laboratory equipment, etc., ensuring accurate experimental results and the long-term operation of the equipment.
By providing stable temperatures for small reactors, laboratory-level extraction or concentration, production of food additives, and cooling of packaging equipment, 1-ton chillers help maintain the low-temperature environment required for small-scale production lines or experimental processes.
See the 1 Ton Chiller in Action
Watch how the 1 ton chiller delivers stable temperature control, fast cooling response, and reliable performance in real industrial working conditions.
What is a 1 Ton Chiller?
A 1-ton chiller is a kind of refrigeration system whose cooling capacity is 12,000 British Thermal Units (BTU/hour) or approximately 3.5 kilowatts (kW). Here, 1 ton refers to the power instead of weight, which refers to the amount of heat absorbed in 24 hours to melt 1 short ton (2000 pounds) of pure ice at a temperature of 32°F. It is a cooling equipment that is suitable for a variety of small-scale industrial and commercial applications.
Operation Principle of 1 Ton Chiller
The operation principle of a 1-ton chiller is similar to that of other large industrial chillers. It’s a vapor compression refrigeration cycle that consists of four components. First, the evaporator absorbs heat from the process fluid and converts the refrigerant into a low-pressure gas. Second, the compressor increases the pressure and temperature of the gaseous refrigerant. Third, the condenser releases heat to an external medium, causing the refrigerant to re-condense into a high-pressure liquid. Fourth, the expansion valve reduces the pressure of the liquid refrigerant, lowering its temperature before it re-enters the evaporator and completing the cycle.
Why Do You Need a 1 Ton Chiller? 
Process Cooling
Many manufacturing processes generate a significant amount of heat, which must be continuously controlled to prevent component damage and ensure product quality. A 1-ton chiller is suitable for smaller operations, such as plastic manufacturing, laser applications, the printing industry, and so on.
Equipment protection
1-ton chillers can provide a stable and temperature-controlled environment for sensitive components of your equipment, preventing the problems caused by overheating, which helps extend the service life.
Flexibility Requirements
A capacity of 1 ton can not only meet the cooling needs of a single large equipment but also cool multiple small devices simultaneously. Besides, the modular design of 1-ton chillers facilitates future flexible expansion or relocation based on business needs, ensuring no waste of your investment.
Features of Chillerone 1 Ton Chiller
Compact Size
1-ton chillers are always compact in size compared to others. Usually, a 1-ton chiller only occupies an area of less than 1 square meter, making it easy to install and deploy in limited spaces. This design allows them fit through doorways and into tight spaces.
Stable Temperature Control
With precision components and advanced control systems, Chillerone 1-ton chillers maintain a stable outlet water temperature, often within a range of ±0.1°C to ±1°C, to support consistent process performance.
Reliable Components
Lots of key compressors and water pumps of Chillerone 1-ton chillers come from internationally renowned brands, ensuring long-term reliability.
Advanced Technology
Chillerone 1-ton chillers adopt advanced heat exchange technology and intelligent regulation systems, in order to improve energy efficiency, temperature precision, reliability, and connectivity, and significantly reduce your electricity consumption.
Intelligent Control System
Equipped with a user-friendly controller, temperature display, alarm function, and operation status monitoring, and using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and a digital interface, Chillerone 1-ton chillers achieve intelligent control to maintain optimal performance with minimal user input.
Excellent Adaptation
Using anti-corrosion coating and industrial-grade sheet metal, Chillerone 1-ton chillers get an excellent adaptation that can maintain a stable and efficient operation under varying heat loads, changes in ambient temperature, and different operating conditions.
Continuous Operation
Chillerone 1-ton chillers are designed for long-term, 24/7 industrial operation with stable cooling output. With proper maintenance, they can work for years. This is achieved through robust industrial components and built-in protective features.
Wide Applications
Chillerone 1-ton chillers are widely applicable, especially ideal for laboratory instruments, small laser equipment, medical equipment, server cabinets, and small process cycles, etc.
Types of 1 Ton Chillers
Classify by Cooling Method
Air Cooled 1 Ton Chiller
An air ooled 1 ton chiller adopts an integrated finned condenser, which enables the surrounding air to flow through the refrigerant pipeline via a fan, eliminating the need for an external cooling tower or a continuous water supply system. Most of them are closed-loop systems, which reduce pollution and water usage. It is widely used in small-scale commercial and industrial settings.
Water Cooled 1 Ton Chiller
A water cooled 1 ton chiller uses water as the condensing medium for heat dissipation, which makes it generally more energy-efficient and quieter in operation, so it is better for applications requiring continuous or high-demand cooling, but it has higher initial installation costs and requires more complex maintenance.
Classify by Temperature Range
Standard Temperature 1 Ton Chiller
Most standard temperature 1-ton chillers are designed for standard process cooling. The cooling temperature range is 5℃ ~ 25℃, which is applicable to HVAC applications, industrial processes, medical/laboratory equipment, etc.
Low Temperature 1 Ton Chiller
For applications that require temperatures close to or below the freezing point, the low-temperature 1-ton is an ideal choice. It can cool the temperature to 0℃ ~ -40℃, which can totally satisfy low temperature requirements.
Classify by System Structure
Packaged 1 Ton Chiller
The packaged 1-ton chiller is an independent integrated refrigeration system. All its key components are integrated within a single cabinet. The plug-and-play design allows for easy installation and operation, making it very popular in small to medium-sized industrial and commercial applications.
Split Type 1 Ton Chiller
The split type 1-ton chiller divides the refrigeration system into two independent but interconnected parts: an indoor and an outdoor unit. They are interconnected through insulated refrigerant pipes and electrical lines. This design can replace traditional packaged units for specific application environments such as space limitations indoors, noise control, heat dissipation management, etc.
The Main Application Fields of 1 Ton Chillers
Plastic Processing
In injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming processes, using 1-ton water chillers to cool molds and extruders can achieve stable cooling effects and quickly solidify thermoplastic materials, preventing deformation or surface defects, thus shortening production cycles and ensuring the stability of the production process.
Food & Beverage
1-ton chillers are widely applied in managing yeast activity, food processing, and cold storage or specific chilling points. They can provide a stable cooling effect that helps maintain product quality, extend shelf life, and support a hygienic production environment.
Laser Equipment
In laser cutting, welding, and marking systems, 1-ton chillers are used to remove the excess heat from the power supply, optical components, and cutting heads of laser cutting, welding and engraving equipment to maintain beam quality and system stability.
Battery and Electronics
1-ton chillers are suitable for lithium battery testing, power electronics, and electronic equipment cooling. Their stable temperature control can enhance safety, reliability, and consistency of performance.
Pharmaceutical and Medical
1-ton chillers can provide reliable and precise cooling effects for medical equipment and laboratory instruments, and they ensure compliance with specific temperature requirements for drug production, testing, and storage. They help store blood samples and other biological samples.
Whether a 1-ton chiller is suitable for you depends on your cooling capacity requirements. A 1-ton chiller is a small continuous equipment, suitable for applications with relatively stable and moderate heat loads (usually the continuous heat load ≤ 3.5 kW). It is not suitable for applications with frequent start-stop cycles and significant fluctuation in load.
To calculate your required cooling capacity, it’s necessary for you to know the heating power (in kilowatts) of the cooled equipment, the required inlet and outlet water temperatures, and the circulation water flow rate. If you want, our engineers can calculate for you and provide you with selection recommendations.
Chillerone 1-ton chillers are equipped with an efficient compressor and optimized heat exchangers, which can maintain a stable cooling effect while consuming low energy. The intelligent control system we applied further reduces energy waste and helps lower the operating cost.
Yes. Chillerone 1-ton chillers support multiple voltage and frequency settings. They can maintain stable performance over a wide range of ambient temperatures, thus ensuring reliable operation in the environment where you are located, and we can design the system according to your working conditions.
Yes, this is operable, but the average heat load over the entire cycle cannot exceed the 1-ton capacity of the refrigeration unit (12,000 British thermal units per hour). To achieve that, you need to utilize the built-in insulated liquid storage tank of the refrigeration machine as a heat buffer device.
Usually, our 1-ton chillers are equipped with high/low pressure protection, overload protection, flow and temperature alarms, emergency shutdown functions, etc, all of which can safeguard both the equipment and your production process.
We use low-noise fans, compressor soundproof covers, and optimized duct design to largely reduce the operating noise. If you worry about this problem, we can offer ultra-quiet models that are suitable for areas adjacent to laboratories, medical facilities, or offices that have strict requirements for noise.
Regular maintenance of 1-ton chillers includes cleaning the filters, checking the refrigerant level, and inspecting the state of components. Chillerone always pays attention to the convenience of maintenance, so our design ensures that the key components are easily accessible, minimizing downtime and service costs brought by the maintenance. With proper maintenance, our 1-ton chillers can operate reliably for many years.
To recommend an appropriate 1-ton chiller, we usually need your application type, required cooling capacity, temperature range, voltage, ambient temperature, and space or integration requirements. This helps us ensure accurate size calculation and avoids performance issues after installation.
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