Rittal ANZ Blog

Expanded Blue e+ Chiller Range Supports High-Capacity, Outdoor, and IT Applications

Written by Rittal | Jan 27, 2026 11:43:19 PM

Modern machinery and infrastructure are evolving, becoming more compact, more powerful,
and increasingly decentralised. Whether integrated into a production line, a battery energy
storage system (BESS), or an edge IT deployment, today’s systems place greater demands
on cooling, not only in terms of capacity, but also in environmental resilience, temperature
accuracy, and installation flexibility.

As flexible as a chameleon and technically precise, the expanded Blue e+ Chiller platform is
engineered to meet these evolving requirements, with specialised options tailored for
industrial, outdoor, and IT environments. Each variant delivers precise thermal stability,
optimised energy efficiency, and reliable performance across a wide range of operating conditions. 

Blue e+ Chiller – Precision Cooling for Machinery

  • Cooling capacity: 1.5, 2.5, 4, 5.5, and 7 kW

  • Operating range: –5 °C to +50 °C

  •  ±0.5 K temperature accuracy ensures consistent process stability

  •  Up to 70% energy savings via inverter-controlled compressor, fan, and expansion valve

  • Multi-voltage compatibility and global approvals

  • A microchannel heat exchanger reduces refrigerant use by up to 55%

  • Ideal for: Mechanical engineering, CNC,  control panels, and machine enclosures

Blue e+ Outdoor Chiller – Built for Harsh Environments

  • Cooling capacity: 4, 5.5, and 7 kW

  • Weather-resistant aluminium housing with UV- resistant coating

  • Operational range from –20 °C to +43 °C

  • Integrated heater for pre-warming and frost protection

  • Outdoor-ready touchscreen with IP protection

  • Ideal for: External installations, BESS, containerised systems, and rooftop units

Blue e+ Hybrid IT Chiller – Free Cooling for IT  Applications

  • Cooling capacity: 5.5 and 7 kW

  • Up to 90% energy savings via integrated free- cooling function

  • Automatically switches to passive cooling when external temperatures allow

  • Optimised for outdoor use in edge, micro data centres, and containerised IT

  • Supports fast retrofit of legacy DX-based systems to F-Gas-compliant cooling

Why It Matters for Industrial and Energy Applications

The expanded Blue e+ Chiller range is purpose-built to support:

  • High-precision equipment and sensitive components

  • Decentralised and outdoor installations where traditional HVAC is impractical

  • Compliance with F-Gas Regulation and sustainability targets

  • Demand-based operation, reducing unnecessary energy use in partial-load conditions

  • Integration into higher-level power and IoT management systems via optional interfaces

  • All models deliver stable performance, component protection, and reduced downtime,  essential in continuous production and high-throughput environments.

Get the Right Cooling System for Your Application


As cooling requirements continue to grow and as more systems shift outdoors or into decentralised footprints, selecting the right chiller is critical to protecting equipment, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring long-term system uptime. Rittal’s expanded Blue e+ Chiller range is now available across Australia and New Zealand, with local support and configuration assistance from our technical specialists.


Explore the Blue e+ Chiller Range