What is DC Airco?

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DC Airco is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of HVAC and battery thermal management systems for electric mobility, battery and energy storage, defence and rescue, rolling stock and railway, and mining and heavy equipment. It supplies both standard and custom units, with a product catalogue covering air-to-air and liquid-to-liquid configurations. If you need cooling or heating for a high-voltage battery pack, an electric vehicle cabin, or rail and off-highway equipment, DC Airco is a relevant supplier to evaluate.

What DC Airco makes

DC Airco describes itself as specializing in "innovative, efficient, durable, and reliable HVAC solutions," offering custom and standard products. Its thermal management range covers two main jobs:

  • Battery and equipment thermal management — keeping battery packs and onboard equipment within their operating temperature range.
  • HVAC for vehicles and cabins — heating, ventilation, and cooling for operators and passengers.

Units are built in two mechanical configurations:

Configuration What it means
Monoblock A single integrated unit rather than split components
Liquid to liquid Heat transfer between two liquid circuits

Heating options across the catalogue include cooling only, electric heating, heatpump, and heatpump combined with electric heating.

Product series and specifications

The published unit catalogue lists several series with their cooling and heating capacity, configuration, and voltages. These are the figures DC Airco provides:

Series Target applications Configuration Cooling Heating Primary voltage Secondary voltage
DC6000 / DC6001 E-Mobility, battery/equipment, truck/mining Liquid to liquid, monoblock 3 – 8.5 kW 2.1 – 6.9 kW (heatpump) 630/350 Vdc 24/12 Vdc
DC24000 / DC24001 Rolling stock Air to air, monoblock 0.5 – 7 kW 0 – 4.5 kW (electric) 400 Vac 24 Vdc
DC13000 / DC13500 Truck/mining, defence/rescue Air to air, monoblock 0.5 – 5 kW 0 – 1.5 kW (cooling only or electric) 630/350/48/24 Vdc 24 Vdc
DC12000 / DC12700 Battery/equipment, defence/rescue Air to air, monoblock 0.5 – 5 kW 0.5 – 4.2 kW (cooling only, electric, heatpump, or heatpump + electric) 630/350/48/24 Vdc 24 Vdc

Note that primary voltage options differ by series: the DC6000 line runs on high-voltage DC (630/350 Vdc), the DC24000 line on 400 Vac, and the DC12000 and DC13000 lines accept a wider spread from 630 Vdc down to 24 Vdc. Match the series to your system voltage before shortlisting.

DC Airco also states it will present high-voltage battery thermal management and HVAC solutions up to 850 VDC for off-highway and heavy-duty vehicles at iVT Expo Cologne 2026, and rail HVAC and thermal management solutions at InnoTrans Berlin 2026.

Industries served

  • E-Mobility and e-Storage — thermal management for electric vehicles and battery/energy storage systems.
  • Battery and equipment — dedicated cooling for battery packs and onboard electronics.
  • Defence and rescue — ruggedized HVAC for demanding environments.
  • Truck and mining — cooling and heating for heavy equipment and operator cabins.
  • Rolling stock and railway — HVAC for locomotives and rail vehicles.

Company background

DC Airco is based in the Netherlands, positioned near Europe's leading suppliers and major transport hubs including Amsterdam Airport and the Port of Rotterdam. The company states this location supports fast, reliable, and cost-effective global shipping. It operates under the DC Airco name and describes itself as continuing to lead in innovative cooling solutions.

How to decide whether to contact them

DC Airco is worth pursuing if your project involves one or more of the following:

  • A high-voltage battery system (up to 850 VDC for off-highway and heavy-duty applications) that needs active thermal management.
  • An electric vehicle, truck, mining machine, or rail vehicle that needs an integrated monoblock HVAC unit.
  • A requirement that falls between the standard catalogue and a fully custom design — DC Airco offers both.

Start with the unit catalogue to find the series whose cooling capacity, heating option, and voltage match your system, then request a quote or discuss a custom configuration. The catalogue lists specifications but not pricing, so cost and lead time need to come from a direct enquiry.