ZL-10T 10 Ton Industrial FRP Counter Flow Cooling Tower for Injection Molding
The ZL-10T cooling tower is designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with the following authoritative standards supporting Injection Molding applications:
The ZL-10T is one of 10 active ZL-10T configurations covering Injection Molding applications plus 10 buyer perspectives across 11 cooling capacities (10T to 500T). Engineers evaluating cooling options can compare related configurations:
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | ZL-10T |
| Cooling Capacity | 10 RT (35.2 kW heat rejection) |
| Water Flow Rate | 7.81 m3/h (130 L/min) |
| Cooling Range | 5C (37C inlet to 32C outlet at design WB 27C) |
| Approach to Wet-Bulb | 5C at design conditions |
| Fan Motor | 0.37 kW (0.5 HP) 380V 3-phase 50Hz |
| Fan Diameter | 635 mm axial |
| Air Flow Rate | 85 CMM (50,920 m3/h) |
| Head Loss at Design Flow | 13 kPa |
| Tower Dimensions (H x D) | 1820 x 940 mm |
| Dry Weight | 46 kg |
| Operating Weight (filled) | 190 kg |
| Noise Level | 60 dB(A) at 1 m |
| Tower Body Material | FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) |
| Fan Blade Material | ABS plastic |
| Configuration | Counter Flow Square |
| Voltage | 380V 3-phase 50Hz (customizable 220V/415V) |
| Certifications | CE / ISO 9001:2015 |
| Warranty | 1 year (consumables excluded) |
Table of Contents:
Injection molding requires stable mold temperature (typically 20-80C) for consistent part quality. ZL-10T 32C ± 2C leaving water temperature provides stable primary cooling for mold temperature controllers (MTCs). The 7.81 m3/h flow rate supports 4-6 mold temperature circuits at typical 1.5 m3/h per circuit. Stable temperature reduces part warping, sink marks, and dimensional variation — improving first-pass yield 5-8%.
Fast-cycle injection molding (15-30 second cycles) requires high heat rejection to maintain mold temperature. ZL-10T 35.2 kW heat rejection supports 10 RT cooling for high-speed molding: 6-8 second cooling time per part for thin-wall parts (1-2mm). Cycle time reduction 8-12% versus undersized cooling. Annual production increase: 50,000-100,000 parts per 100-ton machine.
Common injection molding materials (PET, PE, PP, PA, PC, POM) all compatible with ZL-10T FRP cooling tower. Cooling water specifications for plastics processing: pH 7.0-8.5, conductivity <2,000 μS/cm, free chlorine <0.5 ppm (prevents polymer degradation if leak), no aromatic hydrocarbons. ZL-10T standard water treatment meets these requirements. ZILLION provides plastics processing water specification guide.
Injection molding cooling architecture: ZL-10T primary loop (cooling tower 32C leaving) → chiller (12C chilled water) → MTC (mold temperature 20-80C) → mold. ZL-10T provides stable heat rejection for the entire loop. Typical 10 RT ZL-10T supports 4-6 MTC units + 1 chiller. Closed-loop design with ZL-10T isolates process water from ambient contamination. ZILLION closed-loop integration guide.
Mid-size injection molding plants (4-6 machines × 100-200 ton clamping force) deploy single ZL-10T per 2 machines. For 6-machine plant: 3 ZL-10T units + 3 MTCs + 1 chiller. ZL-10T 10 RT supports 200-ton machine at 70-80% utilization. ZILLION provides plant cooling architecture design for 4-20 machine injection molding facilities.
Injection molding auxiliary cooling loads: mold cooling (60% of total), hopper/dryer cooling (15%), hydraulic oil cooling (15%), barrel cooling (10%). ZL-10T 35.2 kW heat rejection supports complete auxiliary cooling for 100-200 ton machines. Integrated cooling loop design with ZL-10T eliminates need for separate cooling circuits. ZILLION provides auxiliary equipment cooling integration guide.
Injection molding water treatment: (1) pH 7.0-8.5 (prevents polymer degradation if leak), (2) conductivity <2,000 μS/cm, (3) free chlorine <0.5 ppm (prevents PVC degradation), (4) scale inhibitor (phosphonate or polymaleic), (5) corrosion inhibitor (molybdate for steel components). Weekly testing protocol. ZL-10T compatibility: FRP shell resistant to standard treatment chemicals.
ZL-10T stable 32C ± 2C leaving water temperature improves injection molding part quality: (1) Reduces sink marks 40-60% via consistent mold surface temperature, (2) Reduces warping 30-50% via balanced cooling, (3) Reduces dimensional variation 20-30% via stable shrinkage, (4) Improves surface finish 10-15% via consistent gloss. First-pass yield improvement: 5-8%.
24/7 injection molding requires redundant cooling capacity. For single ZL-10T serving 2-3 machines: install 1 backup ZL-10T on standby with automatic isolation valves. Total 2 units for 10 RT primary load. ZILLION provides redundant cooling architecture design for continuous-operation injection molding facilities.
High-temperature plastics (PEEK 380C, PPS 300C, PSU 350C) require mold temperatures 150-200C — above ZL-10T standard range. ZL-10T provides primary cooling for chiller serving MTC at high temperature. For direct mold cooling at >100C, consider ZL-15T or ZL-20T with high-temperature water circuit. ZILLION provides high-temperature plastics cooling design guide.
ZL-10T 0.37 kW fan + 1.5 kW pump = 1.87 kW per tower at design. For 3-tower injection molding plant: 5.6 kW cooling system power. Annual energy: 5.6 kW × 16 hr/day × 365 days = 32,704 kWh/year. At USD 0.10/kWh: USD 3,270/year. Lower than air-cooled alternative at USD 8,200/year by 60%.
Authoritative References:
The ZL-10T cooling tower delivers measurable value for injection molding buyers. The following key takeaways summarize the most critical specifications and operational considerations:
Injection Molding Plant Cooling at 8-Machine Facility — An injection molding plant with 8 machines (100-200 ton) deployed 4 ZL-10T units for primary cooling + 8 MTCs + 2 chillers. After 12 months operation, the plant manager reported: cycle time reduction 8% on thin-wall parts, first-pass yield improvement 6%, energy cost reduction USD 14,000/year vs previous air-cooled system. The plant cited ZL-10T stability as key contributor to ISO 9001 quality certification renewal.
The following questions address the most common inquiries from injection molding buyers evaluating the ZL-10T cooling tower for their application. Each answer references technical specifications and compliance documentation applicable to this configuration:
ZL-10T supports plastics industry sustainability: 30% energy reduction vs air-cooled, 30% water reduction via low drift loss, end-of-life FRP shell recyclable (50% recycled content in new FRP). For injection molding plant, ZL-10T contributes to Operation Clean Sweep (pellet containment), Plastics Pact recycling targets, and Ellen MacArthur Foundation circular economy commitments.
ZL-10T 0.37 kW fan + 1.5 kW pump per tower = 14,028 kWh/year. At 0.4 kg CO2/kWh grid factor = 5.6 metric tons CO2/year per tower. For 4-tower plant: 22.4 metric tons CO2/year operational. Compared to air-cooled alternative at 32 metric tons CO2/year, ZL-10T saves 9.6 metric tons CO2/year — supporting injection molding facility Scope 2 reduction targets.
ZL-10T is compatible with bioplastics (PLA, PHA, starch blends) and recycled material (rPET, rPP, rPE) processing: stable temperature control ensures consistent processing of variable-viscosity recycled feedstock. ZL-10T supports corporate sustainability commitments on recycled content (typically 30% by 2025) and bioplastics adoption (typically 20% by 2030).
ZL-10T supports plastics industry ESG metrics: GRI 302 (energy), GRI 303 (water), GRI 305 (emissions), SASB Chemicals standard, TCFD climate risk, Ellen MacArthur Foundation circular economy indicators. Performance data integrates into annual sustainability reports with third-party verified metrics. ZILLION provides plastics-specific ESG reporting templates.
ZL-10T 0.005% drift loss reduces water consumption 30% versus standard cooling towers. Annual water savings per tower: 365,000 liters. For 4-tower injection molding plant: 1.46 million liters/year. Supports plastics industry water reduction targets (Alliance to End Plastic Waste, Operation Clean Sweep) and water-stress region compliance.
ZL-10T injection molding lifecycle: manufacturing 400 kg CO2e + 15-year operational 84 metric tons CO2e + end-of-life recycling benefit (0.8 metric tons CO2e credit) = 83.6 metric tons CO2e per tower. Compared to stainless steel cooling tower at 120 metric tons CO2e, ZL-10T is 30% lower carbon. For 4-tower plant: 334 metric tons CO2e lifecycle savings.
Zillion has supplied industrial cooling towers since 2009, with FRP counter flow construction as our standard since 2014. The ZL-10T's 7.81 m3/h flow at 5C range and 35.2 kW heat rejection cover the 10-ton process cooling capacity class at 0.37 kW fan power — the lowest power consumption per ton in our ZL series.
Contact: Leika Li, +86 185 2053 2504, Leika@gdzillion.cn. Factory: Building 103-B, Yi'an Industrial Park, Fenggang Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, China.
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Overview The ZL-10T is a 10-ton (35.2 kW) industrial FRP counter flow cooling tower purpose-built for cfo procurement applications. ZILLION engineered this 10-ton counter flow cooling tower with CE ISO 9001:2015 certification and quality construction for long service life in compact industrial installations. Key Specifications Cooling capacity: 35.2 kW (10 refrigeration ton) Water flow rate: 7.81 m3/h (130 L/min) design flow Heat rejection: 5 deg C approach to wet-bulb at 27 deg C design Fan airflow: 85 CMM at 635 mm fan diameter Motor power: 0.37 kW (0.5 HP) at 380V 3-phase 50 Hz Head loss: 13 kPa at design flow Dry weight: 46 kg, operating weight: 190 kg Overall dimensions: H1820 x Dia940 mm Design Features FRP counter-flow shell for corrosion resistance and long service life ABS plastic fan blade for low maintenance and quiet operation IP55 Class F insulation for harsh industrial environments Counter flow square configuration for maximum heat transfer efficiency Low-drift eliminator reduces water loss to 0.01 percent of circulation Applications Factory direct pricing EXW Dongguan with T/T, L/C, Western Union payment terms. 1-year warranty and bulk discount at 5/10/20 unit tiers. Lowest capacity entry point for ZILLION counter flow cooling tower line. Total cost of ownership over 10-year lifecycle shows 18 percent lower annual cooling energy cost versus adiabatic systems. Contact ZILLION Today Get a quote for the ZL-10T cooling tower from ZILLION factory direct. Contact our engineering team for factory pricing, thermal performance curves, technical specifications, and bulk discount tiers for your project requirements.
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Overview The ZL-10T is a 10-ton (35.2 kW) industrial FRP counter flow cooling tower purpose-built for hvac epc contractor applications. ZILLION engineered this 10-ton counter flow cooling tower with CE ISO 9001:2015 certification and quality construction for long service life in compact industrial installations. Key Specifications Cooling capacity: 35.2 kW (10 refrigeration ton) Water flow rate: 7.81 m3/h (130 L/min) design flow Heat rejection: 5 deg C approach to wet-bulb at 27 deg C design Fan airflow: 85 CMM at 635 mm fan diameter Motor power: 0.37 kW (0.5 HP) at 380V 3-phase 50 Hz Head loss: 13 kPa at design flow Dry weight: 46 kg, operating weight: 190 kg Overall dimensions: H1820 x Dia940 mm Design Features FRP counter-flow shell for corrosion resistance and long service life ABS plastic fan blade for low maintenance and quiet operation IP55 Class F insulation for harsh industrial environments Counter flow square configuration for maximum heat transfer efficiency Low-drift eliminator reduces water loss to 0.01 percent of circulation Applications IP55 Class F insulation, CE ISO 9001:2015 certified for small HVAC chiller condenser water loop integration. Compact 1820 x 940 mm footprint fits standard equipment room layouts. Submittal package: thermal performance curve, dimensional drawing, electrical schematic, O&M manual. Project delivery 15-25 days for bulk orders. Contact ZILLION Today Get a quote for the ZL-10T cooling tower from ZILLION factory direct. Contact our engineering team for factory pricing, thermal performance curves, technical specifications, and bulk discount tiers for your project requirements.
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