CRANEFRIGOR TSeries: Serious Cooling for Serious Work

What is the CRANEFRIGOR T Series?

Compact, modular crane cabin air conditioning built for extreme heat and dust, with models covering small cabs through heavy-duty units up to 36.5 kW. Options include fresh air and overpressure filtration (FS10), Smart Control (FSC) with remote monitoring, and low/high-ambient packages. Relevant models carry IP54 protection. Specified, installed and maintained nationwide by CISCAL.

Why Cooling Crane Cabins Matter in Australia

Working in heat harms workers and slows work. Safe Work Australia sets out clear duties for employers to manage heat risks with controls and planning. The Bureau of Meteorology defines a heatwave as three or more days where both daytime and night-time temperatures are unusually hot for the location, which is when cabins can become stifling.  

The Australian Climate Service estimates heatwaves cost Australia about $8.7 billion each year in lost labour productivity. Engineering controls like dedicated crane AC and positive-pressure fresh air are practical ways to reduce heat stress and dust exposure. 

How the T Series Works 

CRANEFRIGOR’s concept combines a “machine part” (condenser/compressor section) with an air-conditioning section, connected as a compact or split system. Supply and return air are ducted to the cabin, with space to mix in filtered fresh air. The hardware is built for 24/7 duty with corrosion-resistant coils, wide fin spacing for dusty sites, industrial-grade fans and large-area filters. Protection ratings on relevant units reach IP54 for reliable operation.  

Model Selector: Which T Series Suits Your Crane? 

Use these quick rules of thumb; final selection should be sized from the heat load, cabin volume, site climate and shift pattern. 

• Small cabins / moderate heat / short duty cycles: choose compact units in the lower-capacity family (e.g., OC02/OC07, WDV, TX) around 2.5–6.6 kW. Fits maintenance gantries, small process cranes and mobile plant cabins.  

• Large cabins / high radiant heat (steel, ports, energy, mining): step up to higher-capacity split units (e.g., VF) up to 55.5 kW, and pair with fresh air/overpressure where dust is an issue. Ambient operating envelopes with options extend from −25 °C to +85 °C for cooling; heating packages cover −25 °C to +30 °C.  

CRANEFRIGOR™ TH — Technical Data (at standard rating points) 

Minimum Cabin Volume (EN 378) vs Refrigerant & Low-Ambient Package 

Fresh-Air / Overpressure & Control Packages (quick reference)

Tip: When in doubt, CISCAL sizes by load, cabin volume, location and shift pattern.  

Features That Matter on Aussie Sites 

• Reliability for long shifts: heavy-duty semi-hermetic compressor architecture and industrial fans designed for continuous operation.  

• Dust & corrosion defences: coated heat exchangers and optional stainless packages (AISI 316Ti) for maritime and acid-fume areas; coarse 80% filters to keep airflow up; add the FS10 self-cleaning fresh-air/overpressure unit to reduce dust ingress.  

• Controls that keep crews comfortable: FSC (FrigorTec Smart Control) enables redundant cycling, remote monitoring/control, and digital display of pressures and temperatures; optional cabin pressure and relative humidity display for positive-pressure setups.  
  

The FrigorTec Smart Control FSC allows monitoring and management of the crane air-conditioning units and can be easily integrated into the respective control systems.  

• Advantages of the FrigorTec Smart Control system:  

  • Remote control  

  • Monitoring and remote maintenance  

  • Temperature regulation  

  • Humidity regulation  

  • Comfort mode  

  • Pressure monitoring  

  • Redundant operation  

  • Network connection  

  • Predictive maintenance 

• Wide operating envelope: cooling options from −25 °C up to +70/+85 °C depending on model and packages; heating options −25 °C to +30 °C.  

• Safety by design: systems are supplied with features to support EN 378 compliance (e.g., gas warning device options); where cabin volumes are below thresholds for a chosen refrigerant, refrigerant detectors are required.  

• Serviceability: wide fin spacing, inspection openings and access panels make coil cleaning and filter swaps quick; units are factory test-run to reduce commissioning time.  

Compliance & Worker Safety 

WHS law in Australia doesn’t set a universal “stop-work” temperature. Employers must identify heat hazards and put controls in place—insulate or shield heat sources, provide cooled cabins and fresh air, set hydration policies and rotate tasks. BoM heatwave services and definitions help plan for severe events. CISCAL can support EN 378 refrigerant detector planning based on cabin volume and selected refrigerant.

Installation & Lifecycle 

A good outcome starts with a site assessment: heat-load calculation, cabin volume, duct paths, mounts, power, and fresh-air strategy. Commissioning includes leak checks, controls setup (including FSC where used), airflow balancing and operator handover. In service, plan regular filter checks, coil cleaning and inspections of fans, seals and drains—tightening intervals for peak summer and dusty shifts. Example: a steel hot-zone crane with high ambient and dust often pairs a high-capacity cooling unit with FS10 and monthly filter checks in summer.

Spec Snapshot (for buyers) 

• Cooling up to 55.5 kW (model-dependent; R134a/R513A families), with similar high outputs across the VF class noted at 36.5 kW; temperature range with options −25 °C to +85 °C.  

• Fresh-air/overpressure: FS10 filtration system (self-cleaning), airflow up to ~7000 m³/h into the cabin.  

• Protection: IP54 on relevant sections/units across the range.  

• Refrigerants often used: R134a (GWP 1430), R513A (GWP ~631), R450A (GWP ~605). Final refrigerant selection and capacities are project-specific.  

Why CISCAL 

More than 60 years of metrology heritage, continuous ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation (NATA No. 411), and a national team across NSW, VIC and QLD with service reach into WA/SA.  

We handle specification → installation → maintenance and keep your asset history and records tidy in the CISCAL SMART Portal. One vendor. Less downtime. Clear accountability.  

Book a site assessment. We’ll size the right CRANEFRIGOR T Series package, plan for WHS/EN 378, and keep it performing through summer.  

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Getting the Most Value from Your CISCAL services 

Keep your crane crews cool and productive, even in Aussie heat. We bring together specification, installation and maintenance for CRANEFRIGOR T Series, align controls and filtration with WHS guidance, and keep your records straight in the SMART Portal. Book a site assessment or request a spec package to get started.