Schneider Electric has launched a new series of air-cooled and free-cooling chillers.

The company this week announced the launch of the Uniflair XCA chiller line, which it says are designed to meet the demands of high-density liquid-cooled data centers.

The Uniflair XCAC (air-cooled) and Uniflair XCAF (free-cooling) series integrate oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearing technology and built-in variable-speed drives.

Equipped with a spray-type evaporator and using low-GWP refrigerants, the XCA line features six sizes of oil-free centrifugal chillers ranging from 1.2MW to 2.5MW units.

“Energy efficiency, adaptability, and reliability are essential components of liquid cooling systems for AI-optimized data centers, and we’ve designed the Uniflair XCA line with these most important design features at the forefront,” said Andrew Bradner, SVP, cooling business at Schneider Electric. “With adaptable water operating temperatures and versatile deployment options, the XCA line features a system-level approach that gives operators scalability, enhanced performance, and long-term peace of mind as data center complexity continues to rise.”

Schneider said using oil-free magnetic bearing centrifugal compressors eliminates lubrication systems, which can make maintenance easier. They also use a new V-shape coil design in the heat exchanger.

The first Uniflair XCA chiller units begin shipping globally this month.