Leading temperature control solutions provider, ICS Cool Energy, has sponsored 11 of its technicians to become Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) accredited, with membership grades ranging from affiliates through to associate members. The Institute of Refrigeration is an information resource and forum for professionals in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, with its network of members … Continued

ICS Cool Energy, the £50m international market leader in temperature control solutions for industry has expanded its UK operations with the opening of a new 3,000m2 sales, distribution and warehousing facility in Bradford. The new facility comprises 465m2 office and training areas, 2,500 m2 warehouse and test facilities, together with extensive yard and car parking … Continued

There’s nothing quite like production downtime or a process heating and cooling system that’s struggling to cope to give engineering and production managers a headache. Dave Palmer, Strategic Accounts Director at the leading temperature control specialist ICS Cool Energy explains how to protect your production and minimise the risk of downtime. When it comes to process … Continued

Protect your production from downtime Your system water quality affects the longevity of your process equipment, parts and components. As soon as water starts running through your system, it’s changing the properties within, so it’s essential it is checked regularly and treated correctly. British Standard BS 8552:2012 recommends quarterly analysis of closed water systems, however … Continued

With virtually every aspect of the commercial world reliant on information being transported and stored electronically, server rooms and data centres have fast become the beating heart of global communications. However, given the scale of catastrophe that could befall an organisation – such as a bank, telephone exchange or university – if a data centre … Continued

Typically there are fine margins involved with the injection moulding process, which means there’s a great need to get the process right the first time. Temperature control is a critical aspect to the production quality and requires precision to achieve the correct process temperatures at the correct time. Unwanted temperature variances can lead to hotspots developing … Continued

We’ve achieved added recognition of our business performance, with the addition of the pan-European SafeHire certification and membership of the Gas Safe Register. The awards join an established line-up that includes Eurovent Certification, Refcom and the business is also ISO registered. The SafeHire certification is awarded by the Hire Association Europe. The scheme has been … Continued

Never use automotive anti-freeze Automotive antifreeze is formulated for engine cooling and can cause problems with flow rates/ pressures and reduced heat transfer. Only use inhibited glycol Uninhibited glycol and water mixtures are very corrosive. Inhibitors protect against corrosion, scale and rust and act as a pH buffer and a biocide. Never use less than 25% Glycol, this will ensure … Continued

From resolving boiler breakdowns to keeping lecture theatres cool in the summer, temperature control solutions play an essential role in the education sector. Maintaining a consistently comfortable temperature while keeping efficiency front of mind is key, whether it’s a rural primary school or a metropolitan university. Russ Baker, UK Sales Director of the hire division … Continued