The advantages of stainless steel chilled water coils

Stainless steel may not be the most common choice of materials for chilled water coils, but it has advantages over other materials in many situations. When you think of harsh or corrosive settings, stainless steel should be considered because it is resistant to corrosion.

Chilled water coils are used in a wide variety of HVAC systems, including air cooling and dehumidifying. As I’ve mentioned before, chilled water coils with copper tubes and aluminum fins are our most popular items. Copper is most commonly used for tubes because it transfers heat efficiently. Fins require more material, and aluminum is often used because it transfers heat efficiently at a lower cost. Both copper and aluminum can corrode in harsh environments, making stainless steel a better choice where leaks caused by corrosion can be hazardous.

Stainless steel chilled water coils are also durable and have high tensile strength. Stainless steel is a smart choice for manufacturing facilities in the chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical industries. In addition, because salt is corrosive, having chilled water coils made of stainless steel in areas near the ocean makes sense.

Emergent Coils provides chilled water coils to meet your exact specifications, often at a fraction of the cost of a new coil from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Our coils come with a variety of tube, fin and material options.

If you need help with sizing your chilled water coils, we have a sizing video on our website along with blank drawings you can use to record the measurements. If you need help, give our coil specialists a call at 1-855-Coil-Now or email us at sales@emergentcoils.com today.