At McCarthy Hire, we offer a full range of evaporative air coolers designed for industrial and commercial spaces. Our mobile coolers use natural adiabatic cooling technology to provide powerful airflow, energy savings, and environmental benefits – all without the high costs of traditional air conditioning.
Whether you’re cooling a warehouse, factory, temporary workspace, or something else, our portable cooling units combine efficiency, practicality and performance, to keep your environment comfortable and productive.
Why choose McCarthy Hire Evaporative air coolers?
- A technological innovation based on the natural and energy-efficient principle of evaporative cooling.
- Up to 15x lower operating costs compared to traditional air conditioning.
- A full product range tailored to meet all your cooling needs and requirements.
- Very low carbon footprint, no refrigerant gas, and no warm air discharge, thus avoiding the “heat island” effect.
- Easy-to-use, mobile “plug-and-play” design – just wheel into place and start cooling.
- Simple, fast, and cost-effective maintenance
Expected Cooling at Relative Humidity Levels
- Outlet air temperature depends on the incoming air’s temperature and humidity.
- Simply match the temperature of the incoming air and your relative humidity to find the expected outlet temperature.
- Humidity may rise slightly – typically 2–5% – depending on site ventilation.
Explore the MC Range – Portable Evaporative Air Coolers
Our MC Series of portable evaporative air coolers is built to deliver powerful, energy-efficient cooling in tough industrial and commercial environments. Designed with mobility in mind, each unit is mounted on durable castors for easy positioning and relocation. With simple, user-friendly controls, adjustable fan speeds, and optional features like built-in ionisation, the MC range offers a flexible, low-maintenance solution for maintaining comfort in large open spaces.
MC 50
The MC 50 evaporative air cooler is the most compact model in our range, purpose-built to deliver effective cooling for industrial environments. Ideal for smaller workspaces or areas with limited installation room, this portable air cooler offers a smart balance of performance, mobility, and efficiency.
Weighing just 16 kg and measuring 664 x 433 x 1183 mm, the MC 50 is easy to manoeuvre and position, thanks to integrated castors. Despite its compact size, it delivers a powerful airflow rate of 5,000 m³/h, cooling areas of up to 50 m² with ease – perfect for improving staff comfort and productivity.
This evaporative cooling system features a 90-litre water tank and uses just 3–4 litres per hour. With a maximum noise level of 63 dB, the MC 50 operates quietly, maintaining a more focused and comfortable working environment.
MC 150
The MC 150 evaporative air cooler is engineered for powerful, efficient cooling in industrial environments. Combining high airflow performance with practical mobility, this industrial air cooler is ideal for large workspaces where heat management is critical.
With dimensions of 1120 x 640 x 1600 mm and a weight of just 43 kg, the MC 150 remains easy to move and position using its built-in castors – perfect for dynamic or changing workspaces.
Delivering an airflow rate of 22,000 m³/h, this portable air cooler can effectively cool areas of up to 250 m², creating a consistently comfortable working environment. Its 130-litre water tank supports long operation, with a low water consumption of just 10–15 litres per hour, making it a smart choice for energy-conscious businesses.
Despite its power, the MC 150 operates at a maximum noise level of only 63 dB, ensuring minimal disruption and helping to maintain a focused workplace.
Whether you’re investing in a permanent unit or exploring flexible air cooler hire options, the MC 150 is a powerful evaporative cooling solution for improving comfort and productivity in your business.
MC 180
The MC 180 evaporative air cooler is a powerful and compact solution designed to cool workspaces up to 180 m² with ease. Delivering an airflow of 14,000 m³/h, it’s ideal for a range of industrial environments where effective, energy-efficient cooling is essential.
Weighing just 45 kg and measuring 1300 x 740 x 500 mm, the MC 180 is highly portable and easy to position, making it a practical choice for businesses seeking flexible portable air cooler options.
Equipped with an 80-litre water tank and consuming between 20 to 30 litres of water per hour, this evaporative cooler provides strong, consistent cooling while keeping operational costs low.
Operating at a maximum noise level of 70 dB, the MC 180 balances powerful airflow with relatively quiet performance, helping maintain a comfortable and productive workspace.
Perfect for permanent use or air cooler hire, the MC 180 is a reliable industrial air cooler designed to improve comfort and wellbeing across medium-sized work areas.
MC 250
The MC 250 evaporative air cooler delivers a powerful combination of performance and practicality, making it an ideal solution for large-scale cooling in industrial environments. Designed for heavy-duty use, this industrial air cooler is both efficient and easy to manage.
Weighing 50 kg and measuring 1120 x 640 x 1600 mm, the MC 250 is highly portable thanks to its integrated castors—perfect for businesses that need flexible portable air cooler solutions across multiple areas.
With a high-performance airflow rate of 22,000 m³/h, the MC 250 can cool spaces of up to 250 m², maintaining a comfortable and productive atmosphere even in the most demanding work settings. It features a 130-litre water tank and consumes only 20-30 litres of water per hour, offering excellent energy efficiency and reduced operating costs.
Despite its powerful output, the unit runs at a maximum noise level of just 68 dB, ensuring relatively quiet operation and helping employees stay focused.
Whether you need a fixed installation or flexible air cooler hire, the MC 250 is a dependable evaporative cooling system built to perform in high-demand industrial applications.
MC 400
MC 400 evaporative air cooler is designed specifically to meet the toughest demands of cooling in industrial environments. Built for extensive coverage and exceptional performance, this industrial air cooler combines strength with mobility.
Weighing 110 kg and measuring 1565 x 725 x 1760 mm, the MC 400 is easy to reposition thanks to heavy-duty castors, making it a flexible solution for large, busy workspaces.
Delivering an impressive airflow rate of 30,000 m³/h, this portable air cooler can efficiently cool areas up to 400 m², ensuring a comfortable and productive environment even in the hottest conditions. Its large 300-litre water tank supports extended operation, with a moderate water consumption of 20–40 litres per hour for cost-effective, sustainable cooling.
Operating at a maximum noise level of 70 dB, the MC 400 maintains relatively quiet operation for a unit of its size, helping employees focus without distraction.
Whether you’re considering permanent installation or flexible air cooler hire, the MC 400 offers a robust and efficient evaporative cooling system to enhance comfort and productivity across your industrial workspace.
ePUR150 Fresh
The ePUR150 Fresh is a powerful mobile industrial air purifier combined with an efficient evaporative air cooler, designed to naturally purify and cool a wide range of industrial workspaces. Perfect for a range of environments, it offers a sustainable, eco-friendly solution with very low energy consumption.
With an adjustable airflow rate of up to 15,000 m³/h, the ePUR150 Fresh effectively treats areas up to 400 m², making it ideal for spaces like production halls, storage facilities, laboratories, metalworks, foundries, food processing plants, assembly lines, and more.
This versatile unit uses an automatic or manual water supply system and consumes between 10 and 15 litres of water per hour, ensuring efficient, cost-effective evaporative cooling. Despite its powerful performance, it operates quietly with a maximum noise level of 62 dB, supporting a comfortable work environment.
Key features include a robust filtration system with a G4 pre-filter and F8 main filter, designed to capture dust, smoke, and airborne particles – ideal for maintaining clean air in demanding industrial settings.
The ePUR150 Fresh is fully mobile and easy to deploy, with dimensions of 1130 x 1130 x 2110 mm and a weight of 230 kg. It can also be integrated with textile air diffusion chains to optimise air distribution.
Whether you’re looking for a permanent installation or flexible air purifier hire and industrial cooling solutions, the ePUR150 Fresh offers a natural, effective, and energy-efficient way to improve air quality and employee comfort in your facility.
Summary table of features by model :
| Model | Weight (kg) | Surface treated (m²) | Dimensions (WxLxH) | Air flow (m³/h) | Water capacity (L) | Max. noise level(dB) |
| MC 50 | 16 | 50 | 664 x 433 x 1183 mm | 5 000 | 90 | 63 |
| MC 150 | 43 | 150 | 925 x 580 x 1440 mm | 12 000 | 70 | 63 |
| MC 180 | 45 | 180 | 1300 x 740 x 500 mm | 14 000 | 80 | 70 |
| MC 250 | 50 | 250 | 1120 x 640 x 1600 mm | 22 000 | 130 | 68 |
| MC 400 | 110 | 400 | 1565 x 725 x 1760 mm | 30 000 | 200 | 70 |
| ePUR150 Fresh | 230 | 400 | 1130 x 1130 x 2110 mm | 15 000 | N/A – connected to the water network. | 62 |
What Is an Industrial Air Cooler?
An industrial air cooler uses adiabatic (evaporative) cooling to reduce air temperature through water evaporation – with no need for refrigerant gases or sealed environments.
Our systems are particularly effective in open or semi-open workspaces like production lines, warehouses, workshops, and logistics centres; business premises which are often considered difficult to air-condition. Each cooler can serve an area of up to 400 m², delivering consistent airflow while keeping humidity levels balanced for both people and equipment.
Choosing the Right Adiabatic Air Cooler for Your Space
Choosing the right adiabatic air cooler depends on several key factors, including the size of the space, ambient temperatures, and your specific cooling requirements. Larger areas and hotter environments will require a higher airflow capacity to ensure effective cooling performance.
Proper ventilation is also critical to the efficiency of any evaporative cooling system. Our industrial air coolers are most effective in dry, well-ventilated areas where warm, stale air can be expelled, and fresh, dry air continuously introduced. This constant air exchange is essential for maintaining optimal cooling results.
While lowering temperatures, they can slightly increase the relative humidity (by around 5–10%), helping to create a more comfortable and stable indoor environment without causing condensation or damaging equipment and materials.
Air Cooler vs Air Conditioner: What’s the Difference?
The key difference between an air cooler and an air conditioner lies in their cooling method, energy usage, and environmental impact. Unlike traditional air conditioners, evaporative air coolers – also known as adiabatic coolers – do not rely on harmful refrigerant gases. Instead, they use the natural process of water evaporation to reduce air temperature, making them a more eco-friendly and sustainable cooling solution.
Industrial air coolers like those in the our range consume up to ten times less electricity than conventional air conditioning systems, significantly lowering running costs. They also require far less maintenance and are better suited to open or semi-open environments such as workshops, warehouses, hangars, and logistics hubs.
While air conditioners require sealed rooms to function efficiently, portable air coolers are designed to operate with open doors and windows, ensuring continuous airflow. Our adiabatic coolers deliver a steady stream of fresh air that’s 3 to 12°C cooler than the outside temperature, all while maintaining natural humidity levels – helping to improve indoor comfort without drying out the air.