Buy MRI Chiller Unit in Nigeria.

Where can I buy MRI chiller units in Nigeria?

You can request an MRI chiller quotation from Franance for delivery to a Nigerian facility. Start with the MRI chiller category, then compare the assigned Mydax 1M30A-OD listing and Mydax 1M30AS-OD listing. The two listings are filtered to the exact catalogue models. They do not establish live stock, scanner compatibility, installation coverage, market registration, warranty or service availability in Nigeria.

For a useful quote request, send the MRI manufacturer and exact scanner model, scanner serial or generation where available, the OEM cooling schedule, chiller model requested, destination city and state, required quantity and project timeline. Include the current facility and utility information and explain whether the need is for a new MRI project, replacement of an existing chiller, or a resilience upgrade. Franance can review the enquiry and follow up by phone or email to clarify the requested supply. Confirm the final equipment configuration, commercial terms and responsibilities in the written quotation.

Which MRI chiller models does Franance list?

The direct product assignment for this category contains exactly two products, both from Mydax: 1M30A-OD Outdoor Air-Cooled MRI Chiller and 1M30AS-OD Outdoor Air-Cooled Chiller for MRI Cooling. The 1M30A-OD product listing and 1M30AS-OD product listing help distinguish their model codes. Franance also has a Mydax brand page filtered to this MRI chiller category.

Mydax's current medical information identifies the 1M30A-OD as an outdoor air-cooled MRI chiller and lists 30,000 Btu/hr cooling capacity, 4 GPM at 40 PSI output flow, and a 50/50 water/glycol mixture. Its downloadable shared specification sheet names both 1M30A-OD and 1M30AS-OD, describes variant pump arrangements, and provides more detailed rating conditions. That sheet is dated March 2001. Treat it as historical evidence of the model pair, not as a substitute for a current revision or a guarantee that old electrical, hydraulic, warranty, refrigerant or mechanical values apply to a new offer. Ask the manufacturer or supplier to confirm current model configuration in writing.

The 1M30AS-OD is not a different scanner. It is a chiller model with the pump arrangement described in the shared sheet. Do not infer that the AS suffix means a backup system, a particular scanner compatibility or a higher-capacity option. If either exact model is quoted, request its current model-specific datasheet and make the offered configuration explicit.

What does an MRI chiller cool?

An MRI chiller is a process-cooling component that circulates a specified heat-transfer fluid through the equipment loop defined by the scanner or imaging system design. The loop may serve MRI components and, in some architectures, may connect to a cryocooler compressor or other equipment through a manufacturer-defined arrangement. The assigned Mydax products are described as outdoor air-cooled chillers for MRI cooling; neither product is itself an MRI scanner, magnet, cold head or cryogenic system.

Do not purchase a generic chiller from a headline capacity figure alone. The MRI OEM's technical document defines the required cooling duty and acceptable fluid conditions for the specific system. These can include the heat load at the stated operating point, supply-temperature range and stability, minimum and maximum flow, required pressure, coolant chemistry, water quality, filtration, pipe size, alarm or control interfaces and continuous-operation expectations. Some installations use more than one cooling circuit with different duties, temperatures or ownership boundaries. Facility chilled-water plant, a packaged process chiller and internal scanner cooling hardware should be identified separately on the equipment schedule.

The GE HealthCare SIGNA site-planning resources and model-specific installation documents demonstrate why the exact manual matters: facility liquid coolant, chiller and cryocooler compressor requirements can be laid out as defined system interfaces. Published figures for one scanner must not be copied into requirements for another make or model.

Is an MRI chiller the same as magnet cryogenic cooling or room air conditioning?

No. These are related facility considerations but different functions. A process chiller moves liquid through an engineered cooling loop. A cryocooler, cold head and helium-related magnet equipment manage cryogenic magnet functions according to the scanner architecture. The chiller may support an OEM-defined loop that removes heat from some MRI subsystem, including a cryocooler compressor on certain designs, but it does not replace that cryogenic equipment or create a universal helium-cooling package. A chiller catalogue label is not proof of cold-head, compressor, magnet or scanner compatibility.

Room HVAC controls the MRI suite and equipment-room environment; it is not the same as liquid process cooling. Air temperature, humidity, heat from equipment, heat rejection from an air-cooled condenser, ventilation, condensation control, RF-shielded room design and magnetic-field safety boundaries require coordinated but distinct design reviews. The Philips MRI e-Alert description discusses chiller status, water-supply temperature, environmental conditions and magnet-cooling status as monitored parameters. It reinforces that one “cooling” label does not describe every system condition.

Before specifying a chiller, ask the MRI OEM or its project engineer to mark the exact loop on the current piping and interconnection diagram. Identify the equipment served, the facility and vendor supply boundaries, any heat exchanger or system separator, and what emergency or backup arrangement is required. Keep magnet cryogen handling, quench ventilation, process cooling and room HVAC as separate named items in the project plan even when the systems interact.

Which specifications should I compare before choosing an MRI chiller?

Start with the scanner manufacturer's approved cooling schedule, not a capacity guess. Check the required net cooling at the specified fluid outlet temperature and design ambient, along with the supply-temperature band, control stability, minimum and maximum flow, pressure and pressure drop. Verify fluid type and concentration, material compatibility, filtration and water quality. A fluid that is acceptable for one unit or loop may be inappropriate for another; do not change a specified glycol, inhibitor or water treatment without OEM approval.

Then review the chiller's installation and electrical data: supply voltage, frequency, phase, current and protective-device requirements; motor starting characteristics; cable and disconnect; controls, alarms and communication; pipe connections; reservoir and pump; condenser airflow and heat-rejection clearance; dimensions and operating weight; noise; and service-access space. For an outdoor air-cooled model, document the actual outdoor design temperature, solar exposure, rain protection, dust, ventilation path, service access and distance to the MRI interface. Confirm the temperature and capacity performance at the site's design conditions, not just under a generic rating point.

Mydax's 1M30A-OD page publishes 30,000 Btu/hr, 4 GPM at 40 PSI and a 50/50 water/glycol mix. The dated 1M30A-OD/1M30AS-OD specification sheet additionally lists ratings under a stated fluid and ambient condition, fluid adjustment range, temperature stability and a North American electrical configuration. These are model evidence to discuss with the vendor, not a completed engineering match. Use current documents for the offered unit and compare every value to the MRI OEM requirement.

Should I choose an air-cooled or water-cooled MRI chiller?

The Franance category currently lists two outdoor air-cooled Mydax models; it does not list a water-cooled MRI chiller. An air-cooled unit rejects heat to surrounding air through its condenser, so outdoor location, clear airflow, ambient range and heat discharge are central design issues. A water-cooled arrangement depends on a suitable facility-water or heat-rejection source and its specified conditions. The choice depends on the scanner manufacturer's design, site utilities, heat rejection, environmental conditions, maintenance capability and the engineering plan—not just a preference for one label.

For an air-cooled package, verify intake and discharge clearances, avoidance of hot-air recirculation, exposure and weather protection, noise limits, service access, condensate handling if specified and the route for liquid lines. Ask how the stated capacity changes at the actual outdoor design temperature. Confirm the electrical service can meet the exact unit's current requirements. Do not assume Nigerian mains frequency or voltage matches a datasheet's North American values; get an approved configuration and suitable electrical design.

For a water-cooled or central-plant proposal, identify the source, available temperature and flow throughout the year, pressure, water quality, treatment, filtration, heat exchanger and backup arrangements. Facility chilled water is not automatically available continuously or suitable for direct connection. The MRI OEM must approve the loop and the facility team must confirm its capacity and reliability. Franance can quote the current listed models or review a documented requirement; it cannot infer a site design from the category page.

What should the MRI facility prepare for a chiller installation?

Prepare site drawings showing the exact chiller location, scanner and equipment rooms, served equipment, supply/return routes, pipe lengths and elevation, penetrations, isolation valves, drains, access and outdoor service path. Have qualified teams assess piping, insulation, condensation, supports, flushing and coolant handling against the current scanner and chiller manuals. For an outdoor unit, check airflow, weather exposure, support, vibration, noise, clearances and maintenance access from approved drawings.

The electrical review should confirm voltage, frequency, phase, protection, earthing, disconnect, cable route and power continuity for the offered model. Specify any required alarms or building-management interfaces and who installs and tests them. MRI vendor planning materials can require continuous coolant for particular system configurations; redundancy, backup supply, alarms and acceptance tests must therefore come from the exact OEM plan, not a generic brochure. Coordinate cooling with MRI installation, HVAC, RF shielding, electrical and commissioning work, and have qualified engineers review any replacement or change to an existing loop.

What affects MRI chiller price in Nigeria?

Franance does not publish a verified fixed price for the two MRI chiller listings. Request a current quotation for the exact model, configuration, quantity and full delivery address. The final price can depend on the chiller configuration, electrical supply, shipping and handling, destination, import and tax assumptions, piping or installation scope, commissioning, accessories, monitoring, backup equipment and the division of work between supplier, MRI OEM and facility contractor. These details need confirmation in a written, dated offer.

Ask the quote to identify the model and revision, new or other equipment condition, included pump and controls, fluid and accessories, electrical configuration, freight, delivery terms, installation, commissioning, documentation, warranty and service. List exclusions such as external pipework, power upgrades, civil work, weather canopy, lifting, coolant, flushing and MRI-vendor approval. If a replacement is involved, include removal and disposal responsibilities as separate line items. A manufacturer page or catalogue card is not a Nigerian landed-price offer and does not establish stock or lead time.

For a fair comparison, provide all suppliers with the same approved technical schedule and request a line-by-line response showing deviations. Compare performance at your required ambient and operating point, not capacity numbers quoted under different conditions. Franance can follow up on a quote order by phone or email; no online payment is taken through the catalogue.

What documents should I request before ordering an MRI chiller?

Request a current model-specific chiller data sheet, dimensional and installation drawing, electrical diagram, pump curve, performance data across the required ambient and fluid conditions, coolant guidance, water-quality and filtration requirements, control/alarm description, maintenance instructions and written compatibility assessment for the exact MRI system. Ask for the MRI OEM's site-planning manual and system-specific cooling or interconnection diagram as well. Ensure both suppliers agree on flow direction, pressure, temperature, coolant, connection dimensions and who supplies each component.

The older Mydax 1M30A-OD/1M30AS-OD document located for this guide is explicitly dated March 2001. It remains useful for identifying the two model variants and historical construction details, but it should not be treated as current proof of electrical rating, warranty, dimensions or present-day options. Ask for the latest revision before procurement. A product or site document from another scanner generation is not enough to approve a connection.

For the Nigerian procurement file, ask the supplier to state which regulatory, import and product documents apply to the proposed chiller and scanner project, and verify current obligations with relevant Nigerian authorities and qualified procurement or regulatory advisers. A chiller's catalogue listing does not establish that it is a regulated medical device, that it is registered, or that a scanner package satisfies all requirements. Do not assume a regulatory status from marketing terminology. Request written product identity, manufacturer, origin, condition, serial and quotation terms, and keep the document trail with the facility's approval record.

Can MRI chillers be delivered and installed in Lagos, Abuja or other Nigerian states?

Submit the facility's full destination, city and state so the quotation can state the delivery scope. The catalogue does not guarantee delivery coverage, installation availability, local service, a delivery date or a specific regional price. A packaged chiller may need coordination with an MRI vendor, mechanical contractor, electrician and facility team; request the supplier's scope and exclusions in writing before setting a project date.

For installation planning, provide the offloading point, access route, lift or crane constraints, outdoor placement, route from chiller to system, expected installation window and site-readiness status. Clarify who transports the unit from delivery point to final position, connects and pressure-tests pipes, fills and tests coolant, energizes electrical supply, commissions the chiller and verifies performance under the MRI system's operating conditions. Confirm who accepts the interface and documents the results. Do not treat delivery to a city as included installation or site acceptance.

Franance can review the request and follow up to confirm what can be quoted for your destination. Final delivery, technical, warranty and support terms must appear in the written offer and must be matched to current manufacturer documents.

How do I request a quotation from Franance for MRI chiller units?

Use the MRI chiller category to select a model, then send a quote enquiry through Franance contact. State whether you are considering 1M30A-OD, 1M30AS-OD or asking for a requirement-led review. Attach the MRI manufacturer's current chiller schedule and identify the scanner make, model, generation and approved configuration. Include required heat duty and rating conditions, supply temperature, fluid, flow, pressure, connections, power, design ambient and any control or alarm interface.

Add the project and facility details: quantity, facility name, address, city and state, site survey and drawing status, desired delivery or installation window, chiller location, pipe route, outdoor access and requested commissioning, documentation, warranty and service scope. If replacing equipment, include the existing chiller model, serial, photographs of labels and connections, failure history if relevant, and the scanner OEM's compatibility approval. Do not send assumptions as final engineering requirements; mark pending values and ask the project engineer to confirm them.

Franance will follow up by phone or email to clarify the quote order. Ask the written proposal to state the exact supplied model and configuration, itemized inclusions and exclusions, availability, lead time, destination assumptions, price validity and all commercial, warranty and service terms. The chiller should only be accepted after the MRI OEM and qualified site team verify the proposed system and interface.

Can I buy an MRI chiller online from Franance?

No. Franance accepts a quotation order for MRI chillers, not online payment. Choose an assigned product from the 1M30A-OD listing or 1M30AS-OD listing, provide the MRI specification and Nigerian facility destination, and request a quotation. Franance follows up by phone or email. A submitted enquiry is not stock confirmation, purchase acceptance, compatibility approval or an order until the written quotation confirms the terms.

Sources and evidence limits

- Mydax Medical and MRI cooling product information - Mydax 1M30A-OD and 1M30AS-OD outdoor chiller data sheet (dated March 2001) - GE HealthCare SIGNA site-planning resources - GE HealthCare SIGNA 7T Preinstallation Manual - GE HealthCare SIGNA Prime Preinstallation Manual - Philips e-Alert for MRI systems

Mydax specifications describe named models and published rating conditions, not a confirmed chiller match for an arbitrary MRI. The manufacturer data sheet found for both listed variants is dated 2001; obtain a current revision before relying on it. GE and Philips sources describe their own MRI architectures and do not establish requirements for other brands or for every system generation. None of these sources confirms Nigerian stock, price, availability, registration, distributor status, warranty, delivery, installation or local service through Franance. The quotation and current manufacturer documents must establish those terms. This guide does not certify MRI site design, regulatory compliance or clinical suitability.