Johnson Controls has launched new centrifugal chillers for data center cooling. Carrier has launched a new Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH).

Johnson Controls launches new centrifugal chillers

Johnson Controls this month announced the launch of its York YDAM air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller.

The unit offers 3.5MW of cooling. The company said its YDAM chillers utilize YORK magnetic bearing compressors able to support 45°C (113°F) warm-water cooling.

"AI and high-performance computing are pushing data centers beyond traditional limits. Vertical sites can unlock new growth opportunities, but they demand thermal management solutions that deliver maximum cooling outputs in minimum space," said Austin Domenici, vice president and general manager, Johnson Controls global data center solutions. "The impressive capacity and reduced footprint of YDAM could allow operators to cut the number of chillers on site by up to half, accelerating deployments and helping meet skilled onsite labor needs."

Johnson Controls will begin shipments in late 2026.

The is also previewing its new YORK YK-HT two-stage economized centrifugal chiller. The new system can remove the need for water in cooling systems when paired with dry coolers. The chiller can can produce 44°F chilled water and 140°F hot water at the same time.

Carrier launches new CRAH

Carrier this month announced it was expanding its QuantumLeap portfolio with the launch of the Carrier AiroVision 39CV Computer Room Air Handler (CRAH).

Developed and manufactured entirely in Europe, the 39CV comes in four sizes and offers a cooling capacity range of 20-250kW. The company said it can support elevated chilled water temperatures for higher rack densities.

“The 39CV is a strategic addition to our QuantumLeap solutions portfolio, designed to help data center operators address today’s most pressing challenges: increasing thermal loads from higher computing densities, the need to reduce energy consumption to meet sustainability targets and the pressure to deploy solutions quickly and efficiently,” said Michel Grabon, EMEA marketing and market verticals director, commenting on the product’s strategic importance. “With its high-efficiency design, intelligent control system, and factory-integrated components, the 39CV helps operators to improve energy performance, optimize installation time, and build scalable infrastructures with confidence.”