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Dry Air Coolers
Dry air coolers or air blast coolers provide efficient temporary process cooling for commercial and industrial applications. They remove heat from water or glycol circuits using ambient air. Available from 250kw to 1MW, units can operate independently or alongside an existing chiller system.
Multiple units can be configured in parallel for larger multi-megawatt temporary cooling duties, with pumps, pipework and ancillary equipment specified to suit your application.
Available in flat and V configurations, our engineers can support you from system specification through to installation and servicing.
Built on three decades of specialist expertise
Cross Rental Services was founded with a single purpose: to give businesses access to high-quality HVAC and refrigeration equipment on flexible terms, without the burden of capital expenditure. From a regional operation in Hampshire, we've grown into the UK & Ireland's largest specialist rental business in our sector.
Today, we operate from 9 strategic depots and employ over 70 qualified engineers, supporting some of the UK's most recognised retailers, hospitality brands, healthcare providers, and industrial operators. As part of the Cross Group — a £100 million business — we combine national reach with local responsiveness.
Cross Rental Services was founded with a single purpose: to give businesses access to high-quality HVAC and refrigeration equipment on flexible terms, without the burden of capital expenditure. From a regional operation in Hampshire, we've grown into the UK & Ireland's largest specialist rental business in our sector.
Today, we operate from 9 strategic depots and employ over 70 qualified engineers, supporting some of the UK's most recognised retailers, hospitality brands, healthcare providers, and industrial operators. As part of the Cross Group — a £100 million business — we combine national reach with local responsiveness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not here, get in touch and we will be happy to help.
What is a dry air cooler?
A dry air cooler, also known as an air blast cooler, removes heat from a water or glycol circuit using ambient air. It provides an efficient temporary cooling solution for commercial, industrial and process-cooling applications, supporting temperature control.
What is a dry air cooler used for?
Dry air coolers are used for temporary or long-term process cooling, including planned maintenance, emergency cooling, additional capacity and applications where cooling is required without installing a permanent system.
Can dry air coolers operate in all ambient temperatures?
Dry air cooler performance depends on ambient air temperature and the required water or glycol temperature. Our engineers assess site conditions and cooling requirements to determine whether standalone dry cooling or a chiller-assisted system is more suitable.
Can dry air coolers work with chillers?
Yes. They can operate as standalone cooling system or alongside a chiller to provide additional or temporary cooling capacity.
What size dry air coolers are available for hire?
Available units range from 250kW to 1MW. Multiple units can also be operated in parallel to provide multi-megawatt cooling capacity.
What is the difference between a flat and V-configuration dry air cooler?
Both configurations use ambient air to remove heat from a water or glycol circuit. V-configuration can provide a high cooling capacity within a relatively small footprint. Suitable options depend on the available site space, airflow requirements and required cooling duty.
Can you help specify and install a dry air cooler hire system?
Yes. Our engineers can support the process from initial project specification through to equipment selection, installation and servicing. Pumps, pipework and other ancillary equipment can also be included where required.
Why choose CRS
Flexible freezer hire for retail, events & commercial use
Whether you need extra frozen storage during a store refurbishment, a display freezer for an event, or a long-term rental solution for your retail estate, CRS has the right equipment available on flexible contract terms. Our full range of upright, chest, and display freezers can be deployed quickly across the UK & Ireland, with all service and maintenance costs included in your rental agreement.
With no capital expenditure required and a small weekly fee covering everything from delivery to ongoing support, our Equipment as a Service model is the smart choice for growing businesses.
Why choose CRS
Nationwide freezer rental backed by 24/7 engineer support
Cross Rental Services operates from 9 strategic depots across the UK & Ireland, giving us the coverage to respond rapidly wherever your business needs us. Our team of 70+ fully qualified engineers is available around the clock to ensure your frozen storage equipment keeps running — minimising downtime and protecting your stock.
From single units to multi-site rollouts, CRS manages the entire process — site survey, delivery, installation, commissioning, and ongoing total asset care — so you can focus on running your business.