Mitsubishi Electric Power Products (MEPPI) and Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems (MEHITS) have launched MECH-iC, a magnetic-bearing air-cooled chiller platform for U.S. hyperscale and colocation data centers. The platform is available in 350-ton (1.2 MW) and 500-ton (1.75 MW) nominal capacity models and has a footprint approximately 25% smaller than comparable systems.
MECH-iC supports ambient operation up to 125°F (approx. 52°C) and is optimized for supply water temperatures of 65–75°F (approx. 18–24°C). The chillers use oil-free magnetic-bearing compressors and Mitsubishi Electric’s patented R.E.D. Cooler technology, developed by MEHITS.
The platform provides fast restart capability, enabling system recovery in under three minutes following power interruptions. It uses R515B refrigerant with a non-flammable A1 safety classification.
“We are excited to strengthen the Mitsubishi Electric critical cooling offering for the US data center market,” said Marco Bettiol, Group IT Cooling Product Marketing Manager at MEHITS. “MECH-iC was developed specifically for the operational realities of modern data centers and AI factories, where power and water efficiency, footprint, and reliability are increasingly critical. It also aligns with Mitsubishi Electric’s holistic approach to sustainability by optimizing energy performance and advancing key metrics such as PUE and WUE.”
“Adding MECH-iC to MEPPI’s data center portfolio enables us to solve a broader set of customer challenges,” said John Campion, Vice President and General Manager of Critical Power Solutions at MEPPI. “Now we can connect critical cooling with power protection, energy storage, software, and services to help customers build more resilient, efficient, and scalable infrastructure through a more integrated approach.”
