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About Thermal Care
Thermal Care was founded in 1969 by Henry Mautner in Niles, Illinois, growing out of Midwesco, an HVAC design and installation company with roots dating to 1931. The company was established specifically to expand into industrial process cooling, developing its first chillers to meet customer demand. In 2013, Thermal Care was acquired by IPEG, Inc., the parent company of The Conair Group, which provided resources for a major facility expansion. Today Thermal Care operates from a 135,000-square-foot headquarters in Niles, Illinois, and serves customers in more than 50 countries.
Thermal Care's flagship product line is the Accuchiller family of industrial water chillers, which spans portable and packaged models as well as large central chiller systems. The portable and packaged range includes the compact Accuchiller EQ Series covering 1 to 3 tons and the workhorse Accuchiller NQ Series from 4 to 40 tons, available in air-cooled, water-cooled, and remote condenser configurations. The NQV Series adds variable-speed scroll compressors for significant energy savings, while the TC Series and TSE Series central chillers scale from 10 to 800 tons for plant-wide cooling. The LQ Series represents an earlier generation of portable water-cooled chillers that remain widely used in the field. Thermal Care also produces the KSE Series of outdoor industrial air-cooled chillers and the TCF Series hybrid film evaporator chiller.
Thermal Care chillers are deployed across a wide spectrum of industries, with plastics processing historically being the company's core market. Additional end markets include medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage, die casting, machine tool and CNC machining, laser equipment, welding machinery, chemical processing, heat treating and induction, and data centers. This broad industrial reach reflects the universal need for precise, reliable process cooling in high-throughput manufacturing environments.
Buyers seeking used Thermal Care chillers on the secondary market consistently cite the brand's reputation for long service life, with the company itself still supplying parts for units installed more than 50 years ago. The robust construction of Accuchiller models, combined with straightforward PLC controls and widely available replacement components, makes maintenance cost-effective over the long term. Energy-efficient designs, including variable-speed compressor options and low-GWP refrigerant compatibility, help used Thermal Care equipment remain competitive with newer alternatives, supporting strong resale value across the product range.
Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Thermal Care equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Thermal Care machines at competitive prices. Browse the 1 used Thermal Care machine listed above, or call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.
Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Thermal Care equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thermal Care best known for?
Thermal Care is best known for its Accuchiller line of industrial water chillers, including portable, packaged, and central chiller systems used in plastics processing, medical manufacturing, food and beverage, and dozens of other industries. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Niles, Illinois, the company is recognized as a leading ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of process cooling equipment.
What chiller series does Thermal Care manufacture?
Thermal Care produces several well-established chiller series, including the Accuchiller EQ Series (1–3 tons), the Accuchiller NQ Series (4–40 tons), the NQV Series with variable-speed scroll compressors, the TC and TSE Series central chillers ranging up to 800 tons, the LQ Series portable water-cooled chillers, and the KSE Series outdoor air-cooled chillers. Each series is available in multiple configurations to suit different cooling loads and installation requirements.
Why do buyers choose used Thermal Care chillers?
Used Thermal Care chillers are sought after because the brand is known for exceptional build quality and long service life — the company still supplies parts for systems that have been running for over 50 years. Straightforward PLC controls, widely available replacement parts, and energy-efficient designs help keep operating costs low, making pre-owned Thermal Care equipment a cost-effective choice for industrial process cooling applications.
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Recently Sold Thermal Care Equipment
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Thermal Care Vactherm, New in 2015
Item No. 6153
🇺🇸 USAYear 2015
2011 Thermal Care Accu Chiller LQ2A2504
Item No. 4335
🇺🇸 USAYear 2011
23.2 Tons
2011 Thermal Care Accu Chiller LQ2B2503
Item No. 4336
🇺🇸 USAYear 2011
23.2 Tons
2006 Thermal Care LQ2A2004-DC060
Item No. 3636
🇺🇸 USAYear 2006
20 Tons
2004 Thermal Care EQA0204
Item No. 2018
🇺🇸 USAYear 2004
2 Tons
2002 Thermal Care AQOA0204
Item No. 2561
🇺🇸 USAYear 2002
2 Tons
Popular Thermal Care Models
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