AHUs and RTUs (Advanced Air Handling Units and Roof-top Packaged Units)
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Zaxes Cooling provides bespoke climate control solutions for Africa through precision AHUs and RTUs designed for harsh operating conditions.
Target Customer
{"Facility managers","HVAC engineers","Procurement professionals","Operators of healthcare facilities, universities, data centres, retail centres, agricultural packhouses, and industrial sites in Africa"}
Key Differentiator
Locally manufactured in South Africa (100% BBBEE) with 50 years of combined industry experience, tailored to Africa's climate; durable, corrosion-protected housing; modular on-site assembly; energy-efficient features (EC fans, heat recovery); extensive air filtration options including HEPA and UV-C.
Implementation Timeline
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Pain Points
- 1Imported standard units struggle in high ambient temperatures, corrosive air, and complex Africa-specific cooling demands.
- 2Need for precise humidity control, multi-stage filtration, and robust IAQ for critical environments.
- 3Difficulty deploying retrofits or rooftop installs in challenging locations, with a need for durable, energy-efficient, uptime-focused solutions.
Key Features
- 1Advanced Air Handling Units (AHUs) and Roof-top Packaged Units (RTUs) with flow ranges 0.9 m3/s to 45 m3/s
- 2Energy-efficient components: EC plug fans, high-efficiency heat recovery wheels, and cross-flow heat exchangers
- 3Comprehensive air treatment: multi-stage filtration (primary/secondary, HEPA 99.97%), carbon filters, UV-C lights
- 4Odour management for sensitive environments (e.g., cannabis, laboratories) and VOC removal
- 5Durable construction: corrosion-protected housing, up to 50 mm double-skin panels, weatherproofing, stainless steel options
- 6Modular design and on-site assembly to simplify retrofits and rooftop installations
- 7Humidity control capabilities (humidification and de-humidification) for precise VPD control
- 8Post-harvest and process-focused capabilities (precision cooling, temperature stability, hygiene/disinfection features)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Not specified in provided content
Client Results
- 1Improved indoor air quality and occupant safety through advanced filtration and IAQ focus
- 2Energy efficiency and reduced operating costs via EC fans and heat recovery
- 3Enhanced climate stability for both occupants and processes (e.g., data centres, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture)
- 4Extended shelf-life and product quality in agricultural and food-processing environments
- 5Increased uptime and reliability in harsh environmental conditions
Competitive Advantages
- 1 locally manufactured in South Africa (BBBEE) with deep African-market experience
- 2Designed for Africa’s climate and coastal/corrosive environments
- 3Modular, scalable installations and on-site assembly reduce retrofit complexity
- 4Robust, corrosion-protected construction and optional stainless steel components
- 5Comprehensive, configurable filtration and disinfection options (HEPA, carbon, UV-C)
- 6Energy-efficient features that lower total cost of ownership
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Custom-manufactured, energy-efficient air handling and rooftop packaged units designed for extreme African operating conditions, featuring precision humidity control, multi-stage filtration, heat recovery, and modular construction.
Target Market
Organizations and facilities across healthcare, education, agriculture, retail, data centres, mining, power, and other critical infrastructures in Africa
Unique Value Proposition
A locally engineered, BBBEE-certified solution line tailored to Africa’s climate, offering durable, energy-efficient AHUs/RTUs with advanced filtration, humidity control, odour/VOC management, and flexible installation options.
Technical Requirements
AHUs/RTUs with flow 0.9–45 m3/s; capacities 18–800 kW; features include corrosion-protected housing, up to 50 mm double-skin panels, modular assembly; options for EC plug fans, high-efficiency heat recovery wheels, HEPA and carbon filtration, UV-C lights; stainless steel components available; designed for African operating conditions
Pricing Model
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