Because a two-stage system needs a smaller air quantity than an equivalent direct installation, the associated ducting quantity comes down too. That reduction in distribution cost frequently offsets a meaningful part of the difference in equipment cost.
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Evaporative Air Cooling & IDEC Systems in South Africa
Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter of Evaporative Cooling Systems for South Africa.
We design and manufacture two-stage evaporative air cooling systems, indirect-direct (IDEC) systems and Oxycom adiabatic solutions for industrial and commercial buildings. Indirect-direct evaporative and adiabatic systems are specified for Durban, Pinetown and the humid KwaZulu-Natal coast, and for inland applications where moisture addition would affect the process, together with pre-cooling for existing air-cooled chiller plant.
Specification for South Africa starts from the local design condition – 30-34°C summer with low humidity - strong DEC case against 30-33°C with 70-80% relative humidity – rather than from a generic national figure. In practice indirect systems are specified for the KwaZulu-Natal coast and wherever moisture addition would affect the process inland. Coverage includes Germiston & Wadeville, Isando & Kempton Park and Pinetown, Durban, along with Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Technical Highlights
- Oxycom adiabatic range for higher-duty applications and chiller pre-cooling
- Patented technology delivering 100% fresh, clean, cooled air
- Two-stage evaporative cooling with considerably less moisture addition than a direct system
- Indirect stage cools through a heat exchanger, so supply air gains no water vapour
Benefits
- Performance holds up in humid conditions where a direct cooler falls away
- Optimal power consumption – closer to air conditioning comfort at evaporative running cost
- Lower capital and operating expenditure than a comparable refrigerant installation
Applications in South Africa
- Automotive & auto components – Two-stage and IDEC systems for paint shop support areas, body shops and large assembly halls needing controlled supply air.
- Mining & minerals processing – IDEC supply for processing plant control areas, workshops and change houses.
- Steel, metals & rolling – Indirect systems supplying cooled air to manned areas around rolling mills and heat treatment.
- Food, beverage & agro processing – IDEC and adiabatic systems for processing and packing halls where humidity control matters to the product.
- Warehousing & logistics – IDEC supply for picking and value-added areas where moisture addition would risk stored goods.
Working With Us in South Africa
Over 35 years of manufacturing and more than 6,400 completed projects means most of what a site throws up has been seen before, and the design allows for it in advance. We manufacture from our own facilities at Pune, Hyderabad and Tirunelveli, and hold a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 33 Google reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much ducting does an IDEC system need?
How is this equipment shipped to South Africa?
Shipped FOB Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or Mundra to Durban, Cape Town and Ngqura, with inland movement to Gauteng. Export packing is specified for the route and handling conditions, and documentation is prepared as part of the order rather than after it. Spares and consumables are normally shipped with the consignment so a replacement part does not become a separate small shipment later.
Do you provide SABS / NRCS documentation for South Africa?
Yes. We prepare the product technical documentation, test data and declarations needed to support the applicable SANS route including Letter of Authority applications, and we work alongside the customer's appointed conformity assessment body. The certificate itself is issued by the accredited body rather than by the manufacturer, so our role is to prepare and support the file so the consignment is not held at port.
For the full product and service range available in South Africa, see our South Africa location page.
Need Evaporative Cooling Systems in South Africa?
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