Eurochiller Showcases Energy-Efficient Process Cooling at Interplas 2026

Eurochiller UK, part of Atlas Copco Process Cooling Solutions, will present process cooling technologies for plastics manufacturing at Interplas 2026, taking place from 2–4 June at the NEC Birmingham. The company will exhibit on Stand J80 in Hall 10, focusing on cooling systems designed to improve production stability, energy efficiency, and operational reliability in plastics processing environments.

The exhibition will feature the latest GCevo process chiller platform, developed for applications including extrusion and injection moulding. The system combines industrial cooling performance with lower environmental impact through the use of R32 refrigerant, which offers lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared with conventional refrigerants used in industrial process cooling.

Process Cooling Systems for Plastics Manufacturing
The GCevo range incorporates scroll compressors and electronic expansion valves to support stable thermal management and efficient system operation under varying production loads. Integrated connectivity functions enable monitoring and control of process parameters within digitally managed manufacturing environments.

The units are also designed for simplified deployment through plug-and-play outdoor installation configurations intended to reduce commissioning complexity and maintenance requirements.

Process cooling performance remains a critical factor in plastics manufacturing because temperature stability directly affects product quality, cycle times, dimensional consistency, and overall throughput. Improved thermal control can help manufacturers reduce process variation while lowering energy consumption across continuous production operations.

Alongside GCevo, Eurochiller will also present the tBOX thermochiller system, which integrates refrigeration, pumping, and temperature control into a single modular platform. The compact configuration is designed for facilities operating within restricted production footprints while reducing system integration requirements.

The company will additionally showcase the BRA+ process air cooling system, which uses chilled water to deliver controlled air cooling for plastics processing applications where stable air temperature influences product consistency and production repeatability.

Free Cooling and Lifecycle Support
Atlas Copco will also highlight free cooling strategies aimed at reducing dependence on mechanical refrigeration systems. Free cooling technology uses low ambient outdoor temperatures to cool process water directly, minimizing compressor operation during colder operating conditions.

In UK manufacturing environments, this approach can reduce annual energy consumption and compressor runtime for significant portions of the year while also lowering wear on refrigeration components and extending equipment service life.

The company stated that lifecycle support services, including system efficiency assessments and CoolCare service programs, will also form part of its Interplas presentation. These services are intended to support predictive maintenance strategies, extended warranty coverage, and long-term operational reliability within industrial cooling infrastructure.

The technologies presented at Interplas 2026 reflect increasing demand across the plastics sector for energy-efficient process cooling systems capable of supporting higher throughput, lower operating costs, and more stable manufacturing conditions.

Edited by Natania Lyngdoh, Induportals editor, with AI assistance.

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