02/25/2026
Sterling has expanded its range of GPL Packaged Chillers and LHE Central Chillers with features ideal for food and beverage production.
Sterling equipment delivers the consistent performance and precision required to meet the strict standards of highly-regulated manufacturing environments. Sterling glycol chillers are engineered for cooling jacketed vessels that hold heated ingredients in food production.
GPL and LHE chillers support applications including chocolate, candy, baked snacks, fruit, ingredients, grain, dairy, meat, beer brewing, wine fermentation, distilleries and pet food.
Both lines of chillers can use R-410A or the more environmentally friendly R-454B refrigerant. R-454B is a low-GWP refrigerant that meets the stricter environmental requirements of 12 U.S. states and Canada.
For its GPL chillers, Sterling has added a remote-cool option available in 10 to 60 tons of capacity. The remote-cooled option allows heat to be released outdoors by locating the chiller condenser outside production facilities while the chiller remains indoors.
The GPL line expansion complements the air- and water-cooled GPL models released in 2025. The capacity of those models is 5 to 60 tons. All GPL chillers can also be adapted for full outdoor use, with both chiller and condenser located outside the production facility. GPL chillers operate in a fluid temperature range from 20°F to 80°F (-7°C to 27°C).
Sterling completely redesigned its GPL chillers to include new user-friendly features such as easier access to components for faster maintenance, a color touch screen for the controller, a standard audible/visual alarm and lower height for larger models to facilitate shipping.
LHE Central Chillers are available in 20 to 60 ton sizes. While re-engineered to use low-GWP refrigerant, the line retains the key benefits of central chillers – high efficiency and modular expandability. These chillers are for indoor use only.
“At Sterling, we specialize in delivering comprehensive process solutions that power productivity and precision across a wide range of manufacturing industries,” said Bill Bruhn, Senior Product Manager, Sterling. “We serve a diverse array of industries, including highly-regulated markets like food and beverage, pharmaceutical and plastics.”
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