Which industries and applications does DC Airco serve?

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DC Airco serves five main application areas: e-mobility, battery/equipment, defence/rescue, truck/mining, and rolling stock/railway. The company designs and produces HVAC and battery thermal management solutions for these sectors, offering both standard and custom products. If your equipment runs on DC power (or 400 Vac for rail), operates in a demanding environment, and needs dedicated cooling or heating, it likely falls within DC Airco's scope.

The five industries DC Airco covers

Industry Typical thermal management need Example product series
E-Mobility Cooling and heating for vehicle cabins and battery systems DC6000 (liquid-to-liquid)
Battery/Equipment Battery thermal management, equipment cooling DC12000 (air-to-air)
Defence/Rescue Rugged cooling/heating for vehicles in extreme conditions DC13000, DC12000
Truck/Mining Heavy-duty cooling for cabins and equipment in harsh environments DC13000
Rolling stock/Railway Electric rail HVAC for locomotives and carriages DC24000 (air-to-air)

What each industry typically needs

E-Mobility

Electric vehicles and mobile platforms need compact, efficient thermal management for both the battery pack and the passenger/operator compartment. DC Airco's DC6000 series uses a liquid-to-liquid monoblock configuration with cooling from 3 to 8.5 kW and heating from 2.1 to 6.9 kW, with a heatpump option. Primary voltage is 630/350 Vdc, secondary 24/12 Vdc.

Battery/Equipment

Battery systems and associated equipment require stable temperature control to maintain performance and lifespan. The DC12000 series (air-to-air monoblock) offers cooling from 0.5 to 5 kW and heating from 0.5 to 4.2 kW, with options including cooling only, electric heating, heatpump, or heatpump plus electric heating. It accepts 630/350/48/24 Vdc primary voltage.

Defence/Rescue

Defence and rescue vehicles operate in extreme conditions where reliability is critical. Both the DC13000 and DC12000 series serve this sector, with the DC13000 providing cooling from 0.5 to 5 kW and heating from 0 to 1.5 kW, available as cooling only or with electric heating.

Truck/Mining

Heavy equipment and mining vehicles face dust, vibration, and temperature extremes. The DC13000 series is built for this environment, with a monoblock air-to-air configuration and 630/350/48/24 Vdc primary voltage.

Rolling stock/Railway

Rail applications need robust HVAC for passenger comfort and equipment cooling. The DC24000 series (air-to-air monoblock) provides cooling from 0.5 to 7 kW and heating from 0 to 4.5 kW with electric heating, running on 400 Vac primary voltage and 24 Vdc secondary.

Does DC Airco offer custom solutions?

Yes. DC Airco states it offers both custom and standard products. The company specialises in designing and producing innovative, efficient, durable, and reliable HVAC solutions to meet specific needs. If your application doesn't match a standard unit catalogue entry, a custom configuration is an option.

How to choose a product series for your application

  1. Identify your industry from the five listed above.
  2. Determine your power source — DC voltages range from 24 Vdc up to 630 Vdc, while rail uses 400 Vac.
  3. Calculate your cooling and heating load in kW to match against the series ranges.
  4. Decide on configuration — liquid-to-liquid (DC6000) or air-to-air (DC12000, DC13000, DC24000).
  5. Select heating options — cooling only, electric heating, heatpump, or heatpump plus electric heating, depending on the series.
  6. Contact DC Airco for custom requirements if no standard unit fits.

Based in the Netherlands, DC Airco is located near major transport hubs including Amsterdam Airport and the Port of Rotterdam, which supports global shipping. The company also showcases its solutions at industry events such as iVT Expo Cologne and InnoTrans Berlin.