{"id":133798,"date":"2025-08-31T09:51:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T07:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/our-advice\/evaporative-coolers-a-strategic-asset-for-printing-environments\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:08:35","slug":"evaporative-coolers-a-strategic-asset-for-printing-environments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/printing\/evaporative-coolers-a-strategic-asset-for-printing-environments\/","title":{"rendered":"OberA IC Coolers: Adiabatic Cooling Solution for Printing Houses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In printing, heat can quickly become an enemy of production. Offset presses, finishing machines, and other equipment generate a lot of heat<\/strong> when operating at full capacity. <\/p>\n\n

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In summer or during sharp temperature increases, a poorly cooled workshop risks seeing its indoor temperature<\/strong> rise beyond comfortable levels. Consequences: unforeseen machine shutdowns (equipment overheating), fluctuating print quality (ink and paper sensitive to variations), and staff discomfort due to heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure productivity<\/strong> and operator well-being, it is therefore crucial to control the temperature within the printing workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IC range of evaporative coolers<\/a>, developed by OberA<\/strong>, effectively addresses these challenges with their natural, mobile, and economical technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Adiabatic Cooling: A Natural and Economical Solution<\/h2>\n\n

Facing the challenges of air conditioning large workshops, adiabatic cooling<\/strong> stands out as an innovative, economical, and ecological solution.<\/p>\n\n

This evaporative cooling technology<\/a> is based on a proven natural principle: hot air is drawn through a wet medium (a water-soaked honeycomb pad) and emerges cooled by water evaporation.<\/p>\n\n

No compressor or refrigerant gas is used: only water and a fan. The result is a blast of fresh, humid air that can lower the ambient temperature by several degrees, depending on conditions (the hotter and drier the air initially, the greater the cooling achieved). <\/p>\n\n

Adiabatic air coolers offer the advantage of cooling large volumes<\/strong> with minimal electricity consumption. Indeed, they only require a fan and a small water pump, making them very energy-efficient: up to 80% less energy<\/strong> consumed compared to conventional industrial air conditioning. <\/p>\n\n

This energy efficiency translates into significant savings for you, printers, while reducing the carbon footprint of the installation.<\/p>\n\n

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Concrete Benefits for Production and Comfort<\/h2>\n\n

Opting for an adiabatic cooling system<\/strong> in a printing house brings immediate on-site benefits. Firstly, the thermal stability<\/strong> of the workshop ensures consistent print quality. <\/p>\n\n

Printing machines, whether digital printers or offset rotaries, operate more reliably in an environment maintained at the correct temperature. Machine shutdowns due to overheating are significantly reduced, limiting unplanned production interruptions. <\/p>\n\n

Fewer breaks and machine cooling mean an increased availability rate<\/strong> for your equipment, and thus better overall productivity.<\/p>\n\n

Operator Comfort Not to Be Overlooked!<\/h3>\n\n

Working in a cool, ventilated printing house improves working conditions, especially during heatwaves.<\/p>\n\n

Employees suffer less from the heat, can concentrate on their tasks without heat-induced exhaustion, and the risk of discomfort is reduced. Comfortable staff are more efficient and make fewer errors: a true virtuous cycle for the company. <\/p>\n\n

By maintaining the ambient temperature at a reasonable level, the long-term health of workers is also protected (prevention of heat stress, dehydration, etc.).<\/p>\n\n

Improved Air Quality<\/h3>\n\n

Another benefit is the improvement of air quality<\/strong> in the workshop. OberA’s evaporative air coolers ensure constant air renewal (they operate in an open circuit by supplying fresh, cooled air). <\/p>\n\n

Furthermore, our devices can integrate filters that capture airborne particles and dust, as well as a water treatment system. Our models are equipped with UV lamps in the water tank, eliminating bacteria and algae, and some have a G4 standard pre-filter that retains dust. <\/p>\n\n

OberA IC Range: Mobile Coolers Adapted for Printing Houses<\/h2>\n\n

OberA offers three models from the IC range, adapted to different workshop volumes:<\/p>\n\n

To meet the specific cooling needs of printing houses, OberA<\/strong> offers the IC<\/strong> range of air coolers: mobile evaporative devices designed to combine performance and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n

These adiabatic coolers come in three models adapted to different workshop sizes, from small pocket workshops to large warehouses. Each model is easy to install (no major work, just a 230 V electrical outlet and a water supply) and can be easily moved as needed thanks to its wheeled design. <\/p>\n\n

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IC 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Airflow of 12,000 m\u00b3\/h for a surface area up to 150 m\u00b2<\/strong>. This ultra-compact and mobile model is ideal for cooling restricted production areas<\/strong> or small workshops. Space-saving, it fits everywhere and provides significant coolness in confined spaces where every square meter counts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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