Keep Your Workspace Cool: Your Guide to Commercial & Industrial Facility Cooling

In today’s workplaces, maintaining a comfortable and productive environment is crucial. Extreme heat and humidity can negatively impact employees’ well-being, reduce equipment efficiency, and lower productivity levels. While central air conditioning is a standard climate control solution, many facilities require additional cooling methods to address problem areas and maintain optimal working conditions. That’s where supplemental climate control solutions come in. Global Industrial offers a wide range of climate control equipment and supplies designed to keep your facility cool, efficient, and comfortable during peak summer months.

 

Why Climate Control is Essential

 

Enhancing Productivity

 

Temperature directly affects workplace productivity. Studies indicate that productivity decreases by approximately 4% for every degree above 80°F. That means that if a workspace reaches 85°F, workers could be up to 20% less productive. OSHA recommends keeping workplace temperatures between 68°F and 76°F to ensure employee comfort and efficiency. Proper climate control solutions also contribute to heat stress prevention, reducing the risk of exhaustion or other heat-related illnesses among workers.

 

Protecting Equipment

 

Extended periods of high temperatures can lead to overheating and breakdowns, reducing the lifespan of critical machinery. When equipment is properly cooled, it operates more efficiently and with fewer maintenance issues, lowering repair and replacement costs. Enclosure air conditioners are a great way to ensure sensitive equipment remains at optimal temperatures, preventing costly malfunctions and disruptions to your facility operations.

 

Climate Control Solutions from Global Industrial

 

Global Industrial offers a variety of cooling solutions to supplement central air systems and effectively target heat-prone areas within a facility. Below are the key products available:

 

Air Conditioners

 

Commercial Portable Air Conditioners

Commercial Portable Air Conditioners

  • Ideal for spot cooling in areas where the central AC system is insufficient.
  • Easy to move and install in various locations.
  • Available air-cooled or water cooled - ideal for warehouses, distribution centers, server rooms, loading docks, and other industrial spaces.
Small Space Portable Air Conditioners

Small Space Portable Air Conditioners

  • Compact and efficient, ideal for small workspaces, offices, or personal cooling needs.
  • Provide targeted cooling without the bulk of larger units.
  • Energy-efficient and easy to install.
Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs)

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs)

  • Provides cooling and heating for an individual room in both commercial and residential settings.
  • Cooling and heating within a single self-contained unit.
  • Ideal for commercial spaces like hotel rooms.
Ductless Air Conditioners

Ductless Air Conditioners

  • Ideal for spaces where traditional ductwork installations are not feasible or desired.
  • Compact units that can be mounted high on walls or ceilings for space optimization and even air distribution.
  • Quiet operation makes them ideal for offices, and residential applications.
Window and Wall Air Conditioners

Window and Wall Air Conditioners

  • Provides convenient and energy-efficient cooling for commercial and residential settings.
  • Offers flexibility and easy installation.
  • Perfect for educational and residential facilities, classrooms, apartments, and more.
Enclosure Air Conditioners

Enclosure Air Conditioners

  • Designed to keep electrical enclosures and equipment cool.
  • Offers high-efficiency cooling with long-term savings on energy costs
  • Essential for warehouses, large office spaces, and manufacturing plants.
Central Air Conditioning

Central Air Conditioning

  • Provides large-scale cooling solutions for entire facilities.
  • Offers high-efficiency cooling with long-term savings on energy costs.
  • Essential for warehouses, large office spaces, and manufacturing plants.
Chillers

Chillers

  • Used for cooling industrial processes and equipment.
  • Provide efficient cooling for machinery, medical applications, and manufacturing environments.
  • Help maintain precise temperature control to prevent overheating.
Evaporative Coolers

Evaporative Coolers

  • Available in both portable and window units, they provide cooling using the natural process of evaporation.
  • Also known as Swamp Coolers, these cooling machines are ideal for dry environments but effective in any climate.
  • Efficiently cools workspaces by removing heat from the air.

 

High-Efficiency Cooling Strategies for Commercial & Industrial Workspaces

 

High-Efficiency Cooling Strategies for Commercial & Industrial Workspaces

 

Dependent on your workspace-specific challenges, and as part of your overall cooling strategy, consider alternative cooling methods. With lower installation, operating, and maintenance expenses, these options provide cost-effective cooling that is more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Both flexible and adaptable, bring targeted cooling to areas that need it most.

 

Cooling Fans

Cooling Fans

Evaporative Coolers

Evaporative Coolers

  • Use water evaporation to lower temperatures, making them energy-efficient alternatives to traditional air conditioning.
  • Well suited for dry climates where they can effectively add moisture while cooling, but can work in any climate.
  • Portable and ideal for outdoor spaces, loading docks, and large open areas.
  • Learn more about evaporative coolers.
Ceiling Fans

Ceiling Fans

  • Robust and efficient solution for air circulation and cooling in large spaces
  • Designed for commercial use with durable motors and sturdy construction for reliable performance.
  • Enhances overall air circulation.
  • Suitable for mounting on ceilings of: warehouses, factories, greenhouses, gymnasiums, workshops, and other large spaces.
Commercial Exhaust Fans

Commercial Exhaust Fans

  • Remove hot air and improve ventilation in enclosed spaces.
  • Reduce humidity levels, preventing mold growth and moisture buildup.
  • Essential for kitchens, factories, and industrial warehouses.
  • Read our in-depth guide on commercial exhaust fans.

 

Choosing the Right Climate Control Solution

 

When selecting the best cooling equipment for your facility, consider the following factors:

 

  • Size of the Space – While typically larger spaces require high-capacity air conditioners, and smaller areas may only need fans or evaporative coolers, there is more to consider. With the wide variety of cooling options and improved technologies that are available today, there may be solutions that deliver similar results but are more cost-effective. Understanding the options and selecting a combination of cooling products suited to your workspace may be a more advantageous solution.
  • Ventilation Needs – Taking advantage of the natural rise and drop of hot and cool air, strategically placed exhaust, ventilation and cooling fans can over-deliver and provide cooling solutions without the excessive cost, installation and maintenance.
  • Budget – With an eye on the bottom line, cooling solutions don’t always have to include a traditional large installed HVAC system. What has worked in the past is not necessarily the answer for the future. For example, modern facilities often need to adapt to changing workingspaces, and alternative and portable cooling solutions may be more efficient and cost-effective in the long term than a installed system that has less adaptability.
  • Climate Conditions – Your ultimate cooling solution will depend on your location and workspace. Understanding your unique climate conditions are key in identifying the equipment that will deliver optimal results. For example humid environments may require dehumidifiers in conjunction with air conditioners, while dry climates can benefit from evaporative cooling. Selecting the ideal equipment for your climate will increase effectiveness and decrease expenses.

 

Conclusion

 

Maintaining a cool and comfortable facility is essential for employee well-being, equipment efficiency, and overall productivity. Global Industrial provides an extensive selection of climate control solutions, ensuring you have the right tools to efficiently and effectively manage your facility’s cooling needs. Whether you need a portable air conditioner for spot-cooling with your facility, a tent air conditioner for outdoor use, or an industrial chiller for large-scale cooling, Global Industrial is your go-to source for climate control equipment and supplies.

 

Explore the full range of cooling solutions designed to help create a more comfortable and efficient workplace!

 

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