Automotive air cooler: improve workshop working conditions
In body shops, mechanics’ workshops and car maintenance shops, insulation is rarely up to scratch. Heat can reach record levels in summer, impacting on employee comfort and safety. Opting for an automotive air cooler is the right answer.
What are the challenges and constraints facing the automotive sector in terms of cooling?
The professional air cooler offers great flexibility, enabling it to be adapted to the workstations most exposed to heat. In the mechanical sector, heat slows down work and encourages employees to forego wearing PPE. The result for the company: lower productivity, dissatisfied teams and increased absenteeism.
To meet the challenges of the industry, FoxAir designs air fresheners for the automotive sector.
What alternatives to air conditioning does FoxAir offer for automotive professionals?
Our adiabatic equipment uses evaporative cooling. Warm air passes through a wet heat exchanger that captures the heat, before being cooled and returned to the environment.
within 24 to 48 hours - and without work
just over 2 m² floor space for the largest models
no refrigerant gas and low power consumption
temperature drop of 5 to 10°C or more
and materials resistant to garage conditions (resistance to dust, oils, solvents, extreme temperatures, etc.).
Why install a portable cooler in an automotive workshop?
Let’s take a concrete example: a 200 m² car repair shop. The constraints are as follows:
In this environment, summer temperatures regularly reach 35°C or more. The work of our crews becomes tedious, slower and less efficient.
FoxAir offers to install an industrial adiabatic cooler in the garage. The unit is positioned at the entrance to capture fresh air, then blows the cooled air to the mechanics’ workstations and diagnostic areas.
The result: a 5-8°C drop in perceived temperature, improving thermal comfort for teams. The company has noted improved productivity and less fatigue among its employees.
What are the best solutions for refreshing a body shop or auto mechanic's workshop?
Here is a short guide to industrial cooling equipment:
Conventional air conditioning - whether monobloc or multisplit - uses a refrigerant to cool the indoor air. It performs well in optimal conditions of use. On the other hand, it requires major work, is subject to regulatory constraints linked to the refrigerant gas used, and is expensive to run. What's more, it's ill-suited to very large volumes, complex configurations and targeted cooling requirements.
Fixed adiabatic systems operate on the evaporation principle. They are efficient and economical, but their roof-mounted installation presents a number of constraints. What's more, since they must first cool the building's uppermost air layers, they are less efficient than ground-mounted models.
Low-cost adiabatic air conditioners offered on the web seem to offer the same guarantees as top-of-the-range models: air flow, power... In reality, they are often made from low-strength materials, with low-end motors and water pumps. To top it all off, after-sales service is generally non-existent.
FoxAir adiabatic automotive coolers represent the ideal compromise between performance, value for money and low energy consumption. They are capable of precisely targeting the areas to be cooled, without requiring modification of existing installations. They guarantee operator comfort and maintain production rates. Finally, FoxAir provides maintenance and troubleshooting for its equipment, as well as solid customer support.
FAQ
Does an adiabatic cooler consume a lot of energy?
No, that’s one of its advantages. Compared with conventional air-conditioning, consumption is up to six times lower.
Are coolers designed to withstand harsh environments?
Our models are made of rotational-molded polyethylene on a stainless steel frame. They are durably resistant to heat, thermal variations, solvents, humidity, dust and other particles.
Is the adiabatic cooler easy to move?
Our units are designed to be positioned wherever you need them. Sturdy castors and a reasonable weight (sKg for the smallest units) make them easy to move.
Is cooler maintenance complicated?
Regular cleaning and the use of Foxair’s specific maintenance product at the beginning and end of the season is sufficient to maintain performance.
