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FQBE Liquid Chillers with R513A Refrigerant

Industrial Liquid Chillers from 3 to 25 kW

The FQBE Series liquid chillers represent the natural evolution of the historic QBE range. Designed to fully comply with the latest and most stringent European environmental regulations, including EU Regulation 2016/2281 and F‑Gas, the FQBE units deliver high efficiency, reliability, and sustainability for modern industrial applications.

With cooling capacities from 3 to 25 kW, the FQBE chillers provide precise control of the chilled water temperature and are engineered for continuous operation, ensuring consistent performance even in demanding operating conditions.

Eco-Friendly R513A Refrigerant for Safe Indoor Installation

The FQBE range is equipped with R513A refrigerant, a low‑GWP (631) gas that is non-flammable and non-toxic, making it an environmentally responsible and safe solution.

Thanks to the use of R513A, FQBE liquid chillers can be confidently installed indoors, meeting sustainability goals without compromising performance or safety.

Compact Design and High Energy Efficiency

The FQBE chillers are characterized by a compact footprint, excellent energy efficiency, and the use of advanced next-generation components.
These features make the range highly versatile and suitable for a wide variety of industrial process cooling applications, where space constraints and energy consumption are critical factors.

Standard Configuration and Main Components

All FQBE standard units are equipped with carefully selected components to ensure efficiency, durability, and ease of operation:

  • Hermetic rotary, scroll, or reciprocating compressors
  • Copper coaxial evaporator or stainless steel brazed plate heat exchanger
  • Microchannel aluminium condenser with epoxy coating
  • Atmospheric pressure tank
  • Electric pump with non-ferrous materials
  • Copper and PVC water piping
  • Electrical panel manufactured according to EN 60204
  • Microprocessor controller 

Robust Construction and Ease of Maintenance

The steel frame and panels are powder-coated, ensuring resistance to corrosion and suitability for industrial environments.
All fasteners are made of stainless steel or electro-galvanized steel, guaranteeing long-term mechanical reliability.

Removable panels allow easy internal access for routine maintenance and repair.
The clear layout of components, combined with a simple refrigeration and hydraulic circuit design, supports intuitive operation and efficient servicing.

All models are equipped with lifting hooks, while FQBE008–025 units also feature base lifting holes to facilitate handling and installation.

Typical Industrial Applications

  • Plastic moulding and extrusion
  • Laser cutting systems
  • Precision engineering
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Food and beverage processing
  • General industrial process cooling

 

Cooling Capacity

Energy efficiency rating

Seasonal energy efficiency rating

 

[kW]

EER

SEPR HT*

FQBE 003

2.23

4.07

-

FQBE 005

4.00

2.98

-

FQBE 006

5.74

2.99

-

FQBE 008

7.96

5.99

5.56

FQBE 009

9.38

5.70

5.59

FQBE 012

11.63

5.61

5.98

FQBE 014

15.10

4.83

5.32

FQBE 020

19.06

4.67

5.02

FQBE 025

24.26

4.02

-

Data referred to: water temp. in/out: 20/15°C – ambient air temp. 25°C
[*] SEPR HT Data referred to water temp. in/out: 12/7°C - Ambient air temp. 35°C in accordance with European Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 for eco-design requirements.
The complete technical data can be found in the product brochure.

The QBE series is highly configurable:

  • Leaving water temperature accuracy (+/- 0,1 K) electronic hot gas by-pass valve
  • Leaving water temperature accuracy (+/- 1 K) mechanical hot gas by-pass valve
  • P3 Pump
  • P5 Pump
  • Automatic water bypass valve 
  • Refrigerant gauges
  • Compressor crankcase heater
  • Outdoor installation (min. ambient temperature +10°C )
  • Pressurized water tank with brazed plates evaporator
  • Non ferrous pressurized water tank with brazed plates evaporator (stainless steel tank)
  • Without pump
  • Without tank with brazed plates evaporator
  • Continuous fan(s) speed control - phase cut type (minimum ambient temperature - 8.0°C)
  • Continuous fan(s) speed control - electronic fan(s) (minimum ambient temperature -10.0°C)
  • Low ambient temperature kit (minimum ambient temperature -15°C)
  • Ductable axial electronic fan(s)
  • Condenser(s) air filter(s)
  • Automatic water filling kit for units with atmospheric water tank
  • Electrical switchboard anti-condensation heater
  • Wind baffles kit
  • Wheels kit
  • RS485 serial port converter kit 
  • Water check valve and interlocked solenoid valve
  • Wooden Crate