Thermal management for data centers, from the chiller plant to the rack
Oil-free chillers at the core, with CRAH, fan wall, CDU and dry cooler options for air- and liquid-cooled IT.
Data centers run full heat loads every hour of the year, and rack densities are rising faster than most cooling plants were designed for. Smardt pairs its oil-free chiller platform with CRAH, fan wall, CDU and dry cooler options so operators can plan heat rejection and white space cooling together.
Industry Technical Depth & Specifications
About this industry
Why Smardt
Magnetic bearing compressors with no oil to manage, and multi-compressor designs for redundancy.
Strong part-load performance where data centers actually operate.
Chillers, dry coolers and CDUs that support warmer water and direct-to-chip loops.
Global manufacturing and local service teams that work to fixed go-live dates.
Targeted Cooling Technology
Ultra Series Water-Cooled Chiller
Engineered for the world’s most demanding high-capacity cooling environments, the Ultra Series is built to deliver exceptional performance at scale. The platform leverages advanced magnetic bearing compressor technology to achieve industry-leading part- load efficiency, ultra-reliable operation, and simplified maintenance—without the complexity of oil. Purpose-designed for large central plants, district cooling networks, data centers, and industrial facilities, the Ultra Series enables operators to optimize energy performance, handle massive cooling loads with precision, and ensure continuous uptime in mission-critical applications.
AeroPure™ AF Series
The AeroPure™ AF Series continues Smardt’s legacy of oil-free innovation. Powered by oil-free magnetic bearing centrifugal compressors, the AF Series is designed for high-demand environments where reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance are critical. Suitable for both process cooling and comfort cooling applications, AF Series delivers stable operation across a wide range of operating conditions with reduced maintenance requirements.
Coolant Distribution Unit
Smardt's Coolant Distribution Unit transfers heat from liquid-cooled IT equipment to the facility water loop. It controls secondary-side temperature and pressure precisely, with redundant core components for continuous operation.
Dry Cooler
Smardt Dry Coolers use outdoor air to remove heat from liquid cooling systems in data center and other facilities. Available in capacities from 340 to 1,418 kW, they provide reliable heat rejection through forced-air cooling, with optional spray and wet-film technology to improve performance during warmer conditions. Their modular design allows cooling capacity to expand with growing demand, while variable-speed EC fans support efficient, low-noise operation.
Chilled Water Fan Wall
The Smardt AIR Chilled Water Fan Wall cools data halls with high volumes of air, supplied horizontally into the room. It connects to a central chilled water plant, so there is no refrigerant and no outdoor unit at the fan wall. It runs on elevated chilled water temperatures, which lets the chiller plant run more efficiently, and it does not need a raised floor. Two versions are available: the standard fan wall and the thin fan wall for tighter spaces.
Chilled Water Precision Air Conditioner (CRAH)
The Smardt AIR Chilled Water Precision Air Conditioner (CRAH) provides close temperature control for data centers and other critical rooms. It connects to a central chilled water plant, so there is no refrigerant in the room and no outdoor unit to install. EC fans and high-efficiency coils deliver high cooling capacity at low energy use.
Tagged Case Studies
Rapid Replacement for Mission-Critical Cooling
A mission-critical data center in the New York region required two high-efficiency chillers to support 24/7 IT operations. Just before delivery in early 2025, one of the chillers was severely damaged during transport by a third-party contractor. With the facility’s commissioning date fixed, Smardt had to manufacture and install a replacement in record time without compromising performance.
