Cannabis CHILLERs

Our industrial-grade packaged cannabis chiller systems are uniquely designed and manufactured to fit your facility’s needs, no matter the size. We offer extra-low temperature process chillers for compound extraction in high-volume facilities and comfort chillers for plant cultivation in smaller facilities. With long-lasting year-round performance, an astonishing 99.4% uptime rate, and outstanding after-the-sale support, a cannabis chiller from Drake can elevate your operation’s performance in a highly competitive market.


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Cannabis chiller applications

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We designed our air- and water-cooled packaged cannabis chiller systems for extracting cannabinoids or cultivating hemp plants in a greenhouse.

  • CBD extraction

  • THC extraction

  • CBN extraction

  • Greenhouse hemp plant cultivation

Are you looking for a cannabis chiller for cannabinoid extraction or greenhouse plant cultivation? Contact us for help designing the best solution for your operation.


Our Cannabis chillers

Cannabis extraction chillers

The packaged cannabis extraction chillers in our XL Chiller line use process cooling to remove heat from the cannabinoid extraction process. Whether you’re extracting THC, CBN, or CBD, we provide precise temperature control to ensure that the liquids gently cycling through the plant remain at subzero temperatures to prevent denaturing or other damage.

  • Designed for cannabinoid extraction

  • Delivers industrial-grade process cooling

  • Maintains extra-low fluid temperatures from -20°F to -40°F

  • Delivers precise temperature control

  • Help prevent denaturing and other damage

Contact us to learn more about our XL Chiller line for cannabis extraction.

Hemp plant cultivation chillers

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The plant cultivation cannabis chillers in our Comfort Cooling line deliver industrial-grade performance to keep your greenhouse cool and help your plants grow. With the refrigerant contained inside the chiller housing, our plant cultivation cannabis chillers remove the refrigerant hassle in traditional comfort cooling units. We design our units to plumb environmentally safe fluids throughout the system, even over long distances. They deliver the same cooling capabilities as air handlers and fan coils in a packaged engineered solution in custom sizes and dimensions and select options, such as low ambient protection and redundancy options.

  • Designed for greenhouse growing

  • Delivers industrial-grade comfort cooling

  • Uses environmentally safe fluids

  • Ideal for smaller facilities

Contact us to learn more about our Comfort Cooling line for hemp plant cultivation.

Remote condenser Systems

If your cannabis operation requires the condenser and compressor in different areas, our remote condenser systems can make the process easy.

Tank & pump packages

Our cannabis chiller tank and pump packages range from 30 - 30,000 gallons in either polyethylene or stainless-steel tanks, giving you the freedom to customize your tank and pump to your needs.


Signature features of our cannabis chillers

When you’re looking for a reliable and high performing cannabis chiller, trust our 40+ years of experience to deliver the quality and value you expect. We know what it takes to keep your compound extraction processes and greenhouse environment cool with advanced chiller features, such as:

Year-round performance

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Unlike some off-the-shelf cooling systems that only operate optimally during the summer months, our cannabis chillers are designed for all-season operation, including winter months when the weather is colder. Year-round operation can help maximize the output and performance of your cannabis operation.

99.4% Uptime

When you invest in a cannabis chiller, you expect it to operate well every time. With an exceptional 99.4% uptime rate, our chillers can help you keep your equipment running.

Low fluid temperatures

Our XL Chiller line of cannabis chillers is designed for extra-low fluid temperatures required for maximum cannabinoid extraction. Expect our systems to handle fluid temperatures as low as -20°F to -40°F.

Tight temperature control

When using a tank, our cannabis chillers feature tight temperature control of +/-1°F to prevent denaturing- and other damage-causing fluid temperature dips.

To learn more about the features of our packaged cannabis chiller systems, reach out to our expert team.


Cannabis chiller compressors

Our packaged cannabis chillers use two types of high efficiency, low-temperature compressors: scroll and two-stage economized semi-hermetic. Both are available with an oil management system to boost reliability in extra-low temperatures.

Single Circuit Scroll Packaged Air-cooled Cannabis Chiller

Scroll compressors

Available with air- or water-cooled compressors, our packaged scroll cannabis chillers range in smaller capacity. With a set of interlocking scrolls to pressurize the refrigerant inside the compressor, our scroll cannabis chillers are ideal for small or single equipment cooling needs. They also provide excellent performance for sporadic process applications that run less than 24 hours per day.

  • Air- and water-cooled

  • Ideal for small or single equipment cooling needs

  • Excellent for some sporadic operations

Single Circuit Semi-Hermetic Water-cooled Cannabis Chiller

Semi-hermetic compressors

For high volume cannabis chiller applications, look to our air- or water-cooled two-stage economized semi-hermetic compressors. Available with two-stage economized compressors, these cannabis chillers come with many customization options to meet your operation’s needs.

  • Air- and water-cooled

  • Ideal for high-volume cannabis operations

  • Features two-stage economized compressors


Which cannabis chiller is right for your operation?

Reach out to our experienced sales team for guidance geared for your application and budget.


How to customize your cannabis chiller

Our packaged cannabis chillers are ‘custom-capable,’ meaning that you can buy them directly from our vast inventory or customize our existing systems to meet your unique specifications.

The following are a few of the customization options we offer for our cannabis chiller line:

Redundancy

  • Full capacity redundancy

  • Full electrical isolation

  • Dual- or multi-circuit units

  • Auto-changeover redundant pumps

Extra-Low temp design options

  • Evaporators and heat exchangers sized for specific application fluid

  • Liquid injection and compressor fans compressor cooling

  • Oil management system for compressor protection

  • Electronic expansion valves (EEVs) for tight superheat control

  • Fluid temperature pull-down designs

Custom controls

  • Custom programming available for application control

  • MCS microcontroller upgrade available for tighter process control and remote login access

  • Central control for multiple units

  • On-board or remote touchscreen options

  • Email and text alerts available in case of an alarm

High-efficiency options

  • EC condenser fan motors for energy savings and more stable refrigerant temperatures

  • Floating head pressure for extremely efficient chillers in environments below 95°F ambient

  • Heat reclaim options for hot water loop

  • Pump variable frequency drive (VFD)

Additional customization options

  • Digital flow meters

  • Circuit breakers for electrical components

  • Low ambient protection

  • Phase monitor

  • Fused disconnect

  • Corrosion resistance options

There are many other ways to customize your cannabis chiller to ensure that it’s engineered and manufactured to meet your operation’s specific requirements. Contact us to learn more about cannabis chiller customizations.


10 Benefits a Drake cannabis chiller

1. Suitable for all facilities

No matter the size and volume of your cannabis facility, our cannabis chiller line can accommodate. We provide engineered solutions for low- and high-volume compound extractions and hemp plant cultivation.

2. Maximum cannabinoid extraction

Our extra-low fluid temperatures of -20°F to -40°F and tight temperature control of +/-1°F provide the ideal conditions to help you maximize the amount of extracted THC, CBD, or CBN.

3. Highest quality components

Our cannabis chillers use the highest quality components, including:

  • High efficiency, low-temperature compressors

  • Stainless steel reservoirs

  • Custom-selected low-temperature pumps

  • Brazed plate evaporators

  • Insulation to maintain low temperatures

4. High uptime rate

Thanks to our high-quality components and expert engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we maintain a high uptime rate of 99.4% to keep your cannabis operation running strong.

5. Customized for your needs

With an endless array of customization options ranging from redundancy to controls, we can custom design the ideal cannabis chiller system to meet your needs.

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6. Long-lasting design

We specifically engineer our cannabis chillers so that they’ll hold up to even the most rigorous requirements, helping to ensure your system lasts.

7. Exceptional after-the-sale support

We’ll stand behind our cannabis chillers by providing exceptional after-the-sale technical support. Our experienced engineers are also available for troubleshooting and guidance, giving you access to qualified experts who care.

8. Short lead times

Many of our cannabis chiller systems are in-stock and ready for quick shipment, helping to get your cannabis operation up and running faster.

9. High-efficiency compressors

Our high-efficiency scroll and two-stage economized semi-hermetic compressors are designed specifically to maximize cannabis output and performance.

10. Industrial-grade performance

Our XL Chiller line for cannabis extraction and Comfort Cooling line for hemp plant cultivation are industrial-grade for optimal performance and efficiency.


CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN Cannabis CHILLER


Choose our cannabis chillers

We are the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial chillers. We provide robust, engineered solutions, and have vast expertise to ensure your cannabis operation runs smoothly. Our team is reliable and dedicated to ensuring your success in the cannabis industry.

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Reasons to choose us for cannabis chillers:

  • 40+ years of experience

  • Proven 99.4% uptime rate

  • Custom solutions

  • Tight temperature control

  • Proudly manufactured in the USA in Bensalem, PA

  • Short lead times

  • Outstanding customer and technical support

You can find our cannabis chiller line through most refrigeration wholesalers throughout the country. You can also contact us directly by requesting a quote online or calling (888) 289-7299 to discuss the best cannabis chiller for your application and budget.