The VihoX-5AC 5HP air-cooled industrial water chiller provides dedicated continuous mold chilling for high-speed automated plastic cup making machines and medium-sized vacuum forming lines. Delivering 13.1 kW (11,266 kcal/h) of nominal cooling capacity, it prevents cycle-time stretching caused by overheating mold cavities during rapid polypropylene and PET beverage cup thermoforming. A built-in 70-liter SUS304 insulated stainless steel reservoir stabilizes water temperature, ensuring consistent cup lip curling and crisp rim geometry hour after hour.
Equipped with a 4.54 kW hermetic scroll compressor and an internal 0.75 kW high-flow pump, the VihoX-5AC drives 2.25 m³/h of chilled water across 1-inch DN25 manifolds directly through mold cores and cavity blocks. Its 5,000 m³/h low-noise condenser blower exhausts heat upward away from machine operators. The microcomputer interface maintains water loop temperature within ±1°C across an adjustable 5°C to 35°C spectrum, preventing condensation sweating while maximizing mold release speed.
At our manufacturing plant, every VihoX 5HP water chiller must pass strict simulated duty trials before packaging. Technicians log motor current balance, verify high-side condensation temperatures with thermal imaging, and pressure-test the 70-liter SUS304 tank for flawless seal integrity. Review our factory production and operational screening in the video below:
The certified operational specifications detailed in the table below reflect standardized test criteria (7°C supply water / 35°C dry-bulb ambient). Factory standard build is 380V / 50Hz / 3Ph, while specialized industrial voltages are fully configurable during order placement.
| Technical Specification | Factory Measured Value | Tooling Production Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Model & Code | VihoX-5AC | Original VihoX factory-built packaging auxiliary unit |
| Nominal Thermal Capacity | 13.1 kW / 11,266 kcal/h (3.72 RT) | Maintains crisp cup bottom geometry without cycle-time stretching |
| Compressor Architecture | 4.54 kW (Hermetic Scroll) | High-efficiency scroll compressor minimizing energy usage per cup |
| Connected Electrical Load | 5.61 kW | Balanced three-phase electrical consumption on production lines |
| Internal Buffer Vessel | 70 L (SUS304 Stainless Steel) | Sanitary stainless steel reservoir preventing rust clogging in tooling |
| Chilled Water Volume Rate | 2.25 m³/h | Turbulent chilled water circulation preventing cavity hot spots |
| Process Circulation Pump | 0.75 kW (20 m head) | High-lift centrifugal pump circulating through multi-cavity dies |
| Process Piping Flange | 1 in / DN25 | Universal 1-inch pipe interface for quick line changeovers |
| Condenser Ventilation Rate | Approx. 5,000 m³/h | Upward vertical air exhaust preventing hot drafts on floor workers |
| Operating Fluid Temperature | 5°C to 35°C (Accuracy ±1°C) | Tight ±1°C thermal stability preventing plastic bottom shrinkage |
| Expansion Valve Type | Thermostatic Expansion Valve | Responsive thermal expansion valve stabilizing suction pressures |
| Base Electrical Standard | 3Ph 380V / 50Hz (220V/415V/460V/60Hz Customizable) | Customizable transformer windings for international plant grids |
| Equipment Safety Safeguards | High/Low Pressure, Overload, Overtemperature, Reverse Phase, Anti-Freeze, Water Flow Switch | Multi-stage automated cutoffs protecting major electrical gear |
| Overall Dimensions & Mass | Approx. 1300 × 650 × 1200 mm | Approx. 200 kg | Streamlined chassis fitting neatly between packaging conveyor lines |
| Recommended Machine Matching | 1 standard small-to-medium cup making machine (such as VihoX-660-A or VihoX-660-B) | Optimized for VihoX-660-A and 660-B automatic cup making machines |
The VihoX-5AC is the standard thermal pairing for a single VihoX-660-A or VihoX-660-B automatic cup forming machine running PP drinking cups or PS portion containers at 25–35 cycles per minute.
Proper chilled water circulation cools the hot plastic sheet immediately upon cavity contact, setting the cup sidewall crystal structure, preventing bottom shrinkage, and speeding up mold opening cycles by up to 20%.
Yes, when operating below 5°C or in unheated winter facilities, a 20% to 30% industrial ethylene or propylene glycol mixture can be utilized without harming the SUS304 tank or internal copper piping.
Ambient air is drawn smoothly through the side louvers across the finned coil and discharged vertically through top protective wire grilles, preventing horizontal hot air blasts into operator walkways.
Yes, an internal liquid level sensor in the SUS304 tank and an inline water flow switch prevent the 0.75 kW pump and compressor from starting unless adequate fluid volume and circulation are verified.
We recommend inspecting and blowing out dust from the condenser air intake screens every two to four weeks depending on workshop dust conditions to preserve full 5,000 m³/h airflow and optimal COP.
Measuring approximately 1300 × 650 × 1200 mm with an operating weight of 200 kg, the chiller rolls smoothly on polyurethane swivel casters with integrated foot brakes for secure plant placement.
Yes, we can supply reinforced braided PVC or EPDM industrial cooling hoses fitted with 1-inch DN25 camlock or threaded couplings matching your machine mold water distributors.
VihoX manufactures complete turnkey plastic packaging installations, bridging raw polymer extrusion, rapid cup forming, edge-trim granulating, and closed-loop mold chilling into a unified, reliable production ecosystem. To discuss machine pairing or request an official quote for the 5HP water chiller, connect with our technical specialists directly:
WhatsApp / Phone: +86 147 7547 6896
Email: sales@cupmachine1.com
Website: https://cupmachine1.com/
Once the load grows past one mould, add a VihoX 60 ton cooling tower to reject the bulk heat so the chiller can concentrate on holding a set point. On the air side a 20HP PM VSD screw compressor covers forming cylinders and blow-off on mid-size cup making machines.
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