Maximising the power of mobile in climate control

Although climate control solutions went mobile several decades ago, many organisations persist with a fixed alternative that isn’t optimal for their circumstances.

While there is still a firm place in the market for static versions of this technology, which is why Datherm Group delivers both fixed and mobile products, in many cases the latter delivers a more cost-effective, efficient and flexible offering than its fixed equivalent when dealing with environments that are constantly in a state of change.

In this article, I want to explore the advantages of renting/owning mobile climate control solutions across all industries, discuss the current market for these types of products, and outline how Dantherm Group is maximising the potential of this technology through our own range.

The advantages of going mobile

The potential benefits that can be harnessed through mobile solutions can be contained in four categories:

1. Energy-efficiency
2. Flexibility
3. Cost-effectiveness
4. User-friendliness

Energy-efficiency

One of the core advantages that mobile solutions offer is reducing energy consumption throughout buildings. I’ve lost track of the number of companies I’ve walked into over the years where they’ve installed a fixed AC unit and leave it on at all times, just because it’s in the room, available and convenient to use, not considering the amount of energy this is wasting.

With a mobile solution, this can be implemented where required in response to seasonality. Employees may require heating during the winter, and cooling in the summer, and this might be localised to particular areas of your facilities. This targeted approach can lead to significant energy savings over time, while ensuring employees remain comfortable. 

Think of a large manufacturing facility with huge floor space and high ceilings - it is far more cost-effective to heat/cool individual areas than it is to manage the temperature of the entire building.

Flexibility

As noted above, the smaller and more portable nature of mobile products means that these can be easily located where required for the duration intended, and then removed when they are no longer needed. This choice and flexibility are not possible with a fixed solution - you either have it or you don’t. 

Going mobile allows companies to be more adaptable with their climate control concerns, rather than take an all-or-nothing approach. In areas where environmental demands are ever-changing, this is a significant benefit.

The versatility of mobile climate control technology makes these applicable for all types of businesses and sectors. Industries like water damage restoration are pretty much universally supported by these mobile solutions. 

Similarly, the notable growth in sectors like MRO Services and Construction/Rental is demonstrating that more and more companies are waking up to the benefits of mobile solutions in place of fixed alternatives. And our team at Dantherm Group is proud to support the needs of organisations in these sectors, delivering products that meet their needs in relation to fast ROI, innovation in engineering and low cost of ownership.

Cost-effectiveness

This leads neatly onto reduced costs, and not just in relation to energy-efficiency. As these products are more typically available for rent, this allows organisations to dedicate a few thousand pounds a month for a seasonal solution, rather than a more expensive installation of a fixed product. 

The ongoing rental of these products also takes away the risks of material obsolescence, servicing and maintenance, and the costs of depreciation of the capital investment. For sizeable storage facilities or manufacturing plants, these savings can be extraordinary.

Of course, this depends on circumstances - a swimming pool hall, for instance, requires a powerful and ongoing solution to maintain the ideal climate conditions, making a static system the better, more cost-effective option. It’s important that those responsible for the facilities assess what they require from a climate control solution, so they can meet this in the most efficient way possible. 

At Dantherm we have experts who can predict, within a few percentage points, the energy-efficiency, running costs, and long-term savings associated with a fixed installation. 

User-friendliness

Compared to larger, sometimes unwieldy fixed installations, mobile solutions are easier to service and, where necessary, replace to maintain optimum support. Their portable design also makes these products easier to navigate to the location they’re required to be.

In crisis situations that require significantly more heating, drying or cooling, it is more timely and straightforward to deploy these mobile products in volume to resolve the issue.

The Dantherm difference for mobile solutions

Hopefully this has given you a deeper insight into the advantages offered by mobile products, and why they support the continued success of several growing industries. Of course, fixed solutions remain the right option in a variety of circumstances. But I hope that this at least helps people take greater consideration over their climate control requirements and go mobile if that will better suit their needs.

This is why Dantherm Group provides a wide choice of heating, cooling, drying and ventilation products covering both mobile and fixed routes. Our continued focus on optimisation of our ranges means we maximise the potential of mobile technology, with several of our solutions using only 67% of the energy expenditure of equivalents in the market.

If you are interested in learning more about our extensive mobile products, or would benefit from an expert opinion of whether a mobile or fixed solution is more fitting for your situation, please don’t think twice about dropping me a line.