Dantherm AC-R18000
The Dantherm AC-R18000 is a rugged, high-capacity mobile (portable) 18kW air conditioner engineered for extreme durability in harsh environments and temporary cooling applications. It is ideal for often changing deployments and demanding temporary cooling applications. Its no-frills technology minimises the risk of failure and ensures simple, reliable operation in the field.
Designed for outdoor installation, the unit uses ducted supply and return air to deliver effective cooling to large structures. No indoor unit is required, making it suitable where internal space is limited.
Dantherm AC-R18000
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Dantherm AC-R18000
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Dantherm AC-R18000 - example application area
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Typical use cases
- Large temporary buildings and industrial tents
- Event infrastructure with high occupancy
- Construction site compounds
- Emergency response facilities
- Industrial maintenance shutdowns
- Installations requiring fresh air exchange
- Logistics operations requiring stackable transport
Key features and benefits
- High cooling capacity for large volumes
- Optional heating function
- No indoor unit required
- Fresh air intake capability
- Stackable (two units)
- Designed for 20” ISO container utilisation
- Scroll compressor technology
- Automatic phase surveillance
- ISO coarse 80% (G4) filtration
- Optional HEPA filtration
- Four-way forklift handling
- Crane lifting points
Stackable, sturdy and built for repeat deployment
The AC-R18000 can be stacked (two units) for efficient storage and transport and is built for larger volumes and higher heat loads. It features a compact, lightweight aluminium construction within a rigid steel frame, providing strength and durability while remaining practical to transport and install. The unit is designed for repeated deployment and can be installed, dismantled, stored and redeployed across multiple sites with differing requirements. This makes it well suited to rental fleets, construction projects, temporary facilities, site offices and tented structures.
Optional heating increases operational flexibility
An optional integrated heating function enables combined cooling and heating from the same unit, increasing operational flexibility in varying conditions. The AC-R18000 provides a dependable solution for high-demand environments where robust, mobile air conditioning is essential.
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Product specifications
| Specifications | Units | AC-R18000 |
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| Operating temperature range, cooling | °C | +20 to +60 |
| Operating temperature range, heating | °C | -32 to +20 |
| Air flow | m³/h | 2,500 |
| Sound level @ 3m | dB(A) | 59 |
| Protection class | IP | IPX5 |
| Refrigerant / quantity | kg | R134a/3.0 |
| Global Warning Potential | AR4 | 1,430 |
| Nominal cooling capacity | kW | 17.5 |
| Heating capacity | kW | 6/16 |
| Power supply | V/Hz | 400/3ph/50 |
| Max. running current, cooling/heating | A | 16/26 |
| Locked rotor amperage (LRA) | A | 73 |
| Inrush current with soft starter | A | 56 |
| Max. power consumption cooling/heating | W | 8,300/variable |
| Power cable length | m | 10 |
| Hose/Duct connection | Ømm | 400 |
| Product size (h x l x w) | mm | 780 x 1,450 x 1,140 |
| Weight | kg | 204 |
Suitable for:
- Construction
- Emergency services
- Events and festivals
- Industrial, factories and production
- Leisure and recreation
- Rental companies
- Warehouses and storage