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RT Cooling Tower

Reliable, high-volume cooling for complex industrial demands

Designed for performance and built for flexibility, our refrigeration ton cooling tower delivers up to 800 tons of cooling capacity in a modular counterflow design. With a collapsible inlet section and heavy-duty adjustable substructure, it's engineered to simplify installation, streamline transport, and minimize onsite setup time – even in the most challenging environments.

RT cooling tower industrial applications

This modular refrigeration ton cooling tower rental is ideal for:

  • Large-scale industrial cooling and heat rejection
  • Temporary or emergency cooling system replacement
  • Applications with limited space or uneven terrain
  • Facilities requiring high-volume, low-clog water flow for process cooling
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Solve your industrial cooling challenges with RT cooling towers 

With decades of experience supporting critical industries, our team of cooling experts works with you to keep operations running smoothly. Combined with our full suite of mobile HVAC solutions, our refrigeration ton cooling towers give you the performance, flexibility, and reliability you need – exactly when and where you need it.

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RT Cooling Tower Specifications

  • Rating: 800 tons
  • Min. leaving fluid temp: 45°F
  • Max. leaving fluid temp: 145°F
  • Min. flow rate: 600 GPM
  • Max. flow rate: 2,160 GPM
  • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Length: 21′-6″
  • Substructure height: 10′-3″
  • Shipping weight: 14,970 lbs
  • Operating weight: 26,460 lbs
     

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Built for demanding sites: RT Cooling Towers

Our RT Cooling Towers deliver up to 800 tons of high-volume cooling in a rugged, modular design that simplifies transport, setup, and performance in complex industrial conditions.

 

Why Choose Aggreko’s RT Cooling Tower?

  • Collapsible air inlet section: Lowers overall height by 3 ft to simplify transport and delivery logistics
  • Adjustable leveling substructure: Enhances stability on uneven terrain and reduces setup time
  • Elevated cold water basin: Enables long-distance drainage without the need for additional pumps
  • Low-clog spray nozzles: Provides consistent water distribution while minimizing maintenance
  • Fouling-resistant fill media: Maintains performance in tough environments and extends uptime
  • Multiple hot water connection flanges: Offers a flexible setup with reduced external piping

Whether you’re dealing with emergency outages, planned upgrades, or tough site conditions, RT Cooling Towers deliver dependable cooling exactly where you need it.

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Aggreko’s difference: The most efficient customized industrial cooling towers for your site  

We’ll use our technology, extensive expertise, and advanced modelling tools to identify the perfect cooling tower setup for your site, so you can make the most of your space and budget.

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    Flexible configuration – Multiple hot water connection options minimize external piping, while our expansive rental fleet ensures fast delivery and deployment.
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    End-to-end support – We provide the complete package: cooling towers, pumps, hydraulic hoses, trailers, and expert design consultation to meet your site’s needs.
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    For high-demand projects – Fouling-resistant fill media and low-clog spray nozzles ensure long-term performance across applications like manufacturing, refining, and utilities.

A Smarter Cooling Strategy: Scalable RT towers that support your sustainability goals

As industrial cooling needs grow, so does the pressure to lower emissions, reduce water waste, and operate more efficiently. Our RT Cooling Tower is designed with these challenges in mind — delivering reliable, high-volume performance while helping you meet your sustainability targets.

Our greener cooling features include:

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    RT cooling towers include fouling-resistant fill and low-clog spray nozzles to help reduce water waste and maintain consistent thermal output.
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    Modular design allows capacity to be scaled precisely to your site’s cooling load, minimizing unnecessary energy use or system oversizing.
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    A compressible air inlet section and adjustable substructure simplify delivery and setup, reducing installation time and minimizing disruption.
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    Remote monitoring available through ARM provides 24/7 system visibility, helping optimize performance and support sustainability goals.

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Frequently asked questions 

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An RT (Refrigeration Ton) cooling tower is a modular, high-volume cooling solution designed for industrial process cooling and large-scale HVAC support. Our RT cooling towers deliver up to 800 tons of cooling capacity in a counterflow design, making it ideal for facilities with demanding thermal loads and limited space.

RT cooling towers are perfect for:

  • Replacing cooling capacity during planned maintenance or equipment upgrades.
  • Responding to emergency outages that take permanent systems offline.
  • Supplementing existing systems during seasonal peaks or production surges.
  • Providing reliable cooling in uneven terrain or space-constrained sites.

Whatever your needs, our specialists can help you find the right solution for your specific requirements.

The RT model includes a collapsible air inlet section that reduces overall height by 3 ft for easier transport, plus an adjustable leveling substructure for stability on uneven ground. These features help ensure safe, efficient setup in environments where access and space are limited.

Yes. In addition to on-site setup and service, all RT cooling tower rentals can be paired with Aggreko Remote Monitoring (ARM). This provides 24/7 performance tracking, enabling our team to make proactive adjustments and maintain peak efficiency.

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