Rugged, Durable and Portable HVAC Systems
Protect work crews and equipment from extreme weather conditions by creating temperature-controlled fabric buildings from Alaska Structures®. AKS Industries, Inc. (the Alaska Structures parent corporation) manufactures a line of military-grade HVAC systems, known by military forces as the Alaska ECU® (Environmental Control Unit). Unlike traditional HVAC units, we specifically design the Alaska ECU for portability and durability in extreme environments, including dusty, hot, humid and cold climates. Clients have deployed more than 23,000 Alaska ECUs to 85-plus countries!
The Alaska ECU is now available to create temperature-controlled facilities for commercial and industrial applications, such as mining, oil and gas and construction operations. We provide a portable commercial HVAC system with operating temperatures ranging from -25 degrees Fahrenheit to +132 degrees Fahrenheit.
HVAC Units for Fabric Buildings
The Alaska ECU seamlessly integrates with any fabric building from Alaska Structures. When paired with one of our proprietary insulation packages or the Alaska Solar Fly® (for environments with high solar loads), the Alaska ECU offers an energy-efficient solution for creating comfortable interior spaces. Clients can use the Alaska ECU for a variety of applications, including the following:
- Protecting researchers, samples and sensitive equipment at polar research facilities and camps
- Protecting work crews, equipment and heavy machinery from freezing temperatures at mining or exploration sites
- Industrial warehouse buildings for dry-storage facilities, cold-storage facilities or temperature-controlled warehouses
- Mine dry facilities at mining camps
- On-site kitchen and dining facilities for the oil and gas industry
- Maintenance and repair facilities for public works departments
- Manufacturing facilities for the renewable energy industry
- Aircraft hangars for storing and maintaining airplanes and helicopters
HVAC Systems for Temperature-Controlled Fabric Buildings
The Alaska ECU is made in the U.S. and features a powder-coated aluminum cabinet with forklift pockets. It is available in these models and sizes:
- 2.5-ton ECU
- 5-ton ECU
- 10-ton ECU
The Alaska ECUs are available with U.S.-version components (three-phase, 208V, 60 Hz) or EU-version components (three-phase, 230/400V, 50 Hz). Each Alaska ECU is certified for CSA C22.2 No. 236-05 and UL1995 requirements.
Alaska Structures also provides a 5-ton nontactical ECU. It is available with or without auxiliary heat and in single or three-phase power configurations.
Through-the-wall HVAC units are also available for smaller expeditionary shelters from Alaska Structures.
Alaska ECU Customization Options
The Alaska ECU comes in various powder-coated colors, such as white, tan, gray, black, red, green and blue. Wheel kits are also available to assist with roll-on/roll-off transportation.
