Strategies for Enterprises to Control Chiller Procurement Costs
Feb 16, 2025
In the current market environment, with the continuous expansion of the chiller/refrigerator market, numerous small and micro chiller manufacturers have emerged. However, some of these manufacturers are limited by their scale and R & D and production capabilities, resulting in poor overall quality of the chillers they produce. These chillers often fail to meet the actual needs of enterprises, manifested in issues such as insufficient cooling capacity, frequent equipment malfunctions, high maintenance costs, and lack of after - sales support.
For enterprises making their first chiller purchase, it is crucial to clarify their procurement goals and understand the industry situation. They should strive to obtain chillers with high cost - effectiveness at the lowest possible budget. Based on years of experience in serving customers, Hengde offers the following strategies for enterprises in the industry to control chiller procurement costs.
I. Look Beyond Price: Focus on Cost - Effectiveness
Cost - effectiveness is also a key consideration in the procurement of industrial equipment. Although price to some extent reflects product quality, a high price does not necessarily mean high value. When enterprises purchase chillers, they need to carefully review the price plans and component configuration lists provided by suppliers. Take the chiller compressor as an example. In addition to paying attention to its configuration and industry ranking, the overall supporting scheme of the entire unit should be comprehensively considered. Even if the compressor has excellent configuration, if inferior materials are used for the water pump and condenser, the overall scheme may seem high - end and expensive, but in actual use, it may still cause many problems. Therefore, enterprises should make professional selections based on their actual needs and pursue the maximum cost - effectiveness.
II. Attach Importance to the Selection of Key Components such as Compressors
As the core component of a chiller unit, the compressor's performance directly affects the operation of the unit. Improper selection may lead to problems such as unstable cooling and excessive noise, seriously disrupting enterprise production. Some chiller manufacturers use inferior or refurbished products for key components like compressors to reduce costs. This not only reduces the unit's efficiency but also significantly increases energy consumption. Hengde brand chillers always adhere to the principle of quality first. They use high - quality imported brand compressors such as Bitzer, Panasonic, and Hanbell, and are equipped with electronic control systems from well - known brands like Siemens, ensuring the quality of core components from the source.
III. Customize Procurement Plans Based on the Enterprise's Actual Situation
Currently, chillers are developing towards personalization and non - standardization. Enterprises should select chillers based on environmental factors such as climate, temperature, humidity, and dust in the region where they are located. For example, when purchasing in arid regions, local special climate conditions need to be fully considered. In addition, the operating environment is also an important consideration. For chillers operating in a humid environment, products with stainless - steel shells can be preferentially selected; for scenarios with special working medium requirements, evaporators and condensers with anti - corrosion functions should be used. Through customized selection, enterprises can obtain chiller equipment that best meets their needs.
In conclusion, when enterprises purchase chillers, they should comprehensively consider multiple factors such as cost - effectiveness, the quality of core components, regional environment, and usage scenarios. Hengde suggests that enterprises fully compare the plans of different suppliers during the procurement process, make decisions based on their actual situation, and actively communicate with industry experts to obtain the optimal industrial chiller solution.
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