Food processing facilities in Southeast Asia are upgrading their cooling equipment rapidly as hygiene standards and energy requirements continue to rise. Recently, a well-known poultry and chicken processing factory in Malaysia replaced its existing evaporative condensers with four HACST 304 stainless steel coil cooling units. The project was aimed at boosting cooling reliability, extending equipment lifespan, and reducing maintenance downtime under humid production conditions.
This Malaysian factory runs cold rooms, air-chilling tunnels, and blast freezers for poultry meat, so the refrigeration load is heavy 24/7. The previous condensers—another imported brand—were suffering from corrosion on casing and coil surface due to constant exposure to steam, wash-down chemicals, and chicken fats in the air. Technicians also reported scale build-up and increased discharge pressure during peak hours, which affected compressor efficiency.
Why Stainless Steel 304 Coil Design Matters
HACST supplied four 304 stainless steel finned coil evaporative condenser units, engineered specifically for food plants. Stainless steel has great corrosion resistance, especially compared to ordinary galvanized or aluminum-zinc coils which may oxidize faster in poultry environments.
Key technical advantages:
- Food-grade 304 stainless steel coil and casing
- Anti-corrosion water system with protective coating
- Optimized coil geometry for higher heat exchange efficiency
- Low-noise axial fans suitable for food industrial zones
- Easy coil flushing design, saving maintenance time
The replacement required careful dimension customization because the existing site had limited space and pre-set pipe routes. Our engineers adjusted unit footprint, coil thickness, and fan placement to match customer plant layout while increasing cooling capacity margins.
Performance After Replacement
Following installation and commissioning, the poultry plant observed:
- More stable condensing temperature under full load
- Lower compressor energy consumption (~10% drop estimated)
- Reduced cleaning time and easier chemical wash
- No corrosion signs after wash-down cycles
The plant QA manager said that reducing contamination risks and ensuring cooling hygiene is crucial for export-approved poultry facilities. Switching to stainless-steel coil design not only protects cooling capacity but also improves sanitary compliance.
Logistics & Delivery
The four units were packed professionally and shipped by sea to Malaysia. Site support was provided remotely, and local installers completed the mounting and water/electric integration smoothly.
Future Proof Cooling for Food Processing
For poultry, meat, and seafood factories in tropical regions, evaporative condensers face harsh wet and chemical environments. Stainless-steel coil design is becoming a new preferred direction for long-life and sanitation-focused cooling.
If you operate a food plant and are planning a replacement or expansion, HACST can provide customized systems tailored to your space, cooling demand, wash-down routine, and local weather.
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Case Overview: Malaysia chicken processing plant | 4 units stainless steel 304 evaporative condensers | Customized dimension | Replaced imported brand equipment