Industrial cooling done right
Factory HVAC in Al Shifa
Al Shifa in south Jeddah hosts ice-making, frozen seafood and cold-packaging plants. Alrabih designs robust industrial refrigeration systems with auxiliary units to maintain stable freezing temperatures.
- Industrial ventilation
- SMACNA ducting
- Shift-planned maintenance
Clients We're Proud to Serve
Organisations and companies that trusted Alrabih with their projects.
When does a factory need a specialist system?
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Machine heat exhausting the workers
Compressors, motors and furnaces push out steady heat that scattered split units cannot handle. We assess every heat source on site and design a system that removes that heat and delivers cooled air precisely where people work.
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A high roof that traps hot air
Hot air rises and collects under the roof while workers suffer at floor level. Evaporator positions, airflow angles and unit sizing all depend on the ceiling height and building shape, and the site survey decides each of these.
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Production dust destroying equipment
In wood, metal and plastic factories, coarse dust enters units and damages compressors and coils. We select equipment suited to industrial environments and design air paths that separate cooling air from contaminated process air wherever possible.
Who it's for
Building a new factory that needs HVAC
We join at design stage to fix unit positions, duct routes and extraction before the roof is cast and machines are installed, so the system is built into the structure from the start.
Ask on WhatsAppExisting factory where heat is hurting output
We visit during live production, measure heat at its sources, and design additions or replacements that fix the problem without a long shutdown of your lines.
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What the system covers
- Survey of heat and process
- Cooling, ventilation and extraction design
- Round and rectangular duct fabrication
- Unit installation, connections, plenums
- Maintenance around shift patterns
How we work
How we work
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Industrial site survey
Our team visits the factory during operation to measure actual heat from machines, map worker zones and critical processes, record ceiling heights and identify possible duct routes.
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System design
We design central plant, distributed units or a combination to suit the factory, and fix the positions of extraction and ventilation units, duct sizes and damper locations before you approve the work.
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Fabrication and installation
We fabricate duct in our own workshop from G90 galvanised or aluminium sheet to SMACNA standards, run Mueller copper in runs of up to 30 metres without welded joints, mount units and insulate pipework with Armaflex and Kimmco materials.
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Commissioning and scheduled maintenance
We commission the system, check airflow distribution, refrigerant pressure and damper balance, then set up a preventive and corrective maintenance contract timed to fit around your production shifts.
Designed system or random units?
| Alrabih | The usual way | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat analysis | Measured during live operation | Visual guess only |
| Ducting | G90 sheet to SMACNA standards | Off-the-shelf, unsized duct |
| Extraction | Designed with the cooling | Standalone fans, uncoordinated |
| Maintenance | Scheduled around shifts | Only when it breaks |
| Copper runs | Mueller, no welds, 30 metres | Multiple welded joints |
Everything your AC needs, from one team
From system design and duct fabrication to installation, commissioning and maintenance.

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Some of our work
Ductwork, rooftop units and diffusers, from work we've completed in Jeddah.
Customer reviews
What our customers say
- Muhammadramzan 2641
“MashaaAllah. Services are so good. Behaviour and kindness 100/100. Prices are less then Market. Fully recommended”
- shahzeb armani
“Wow. Prices are so comfortable. Outstanding services. People are so talented and nice”
- Tawfik AlyawerLocal Guide
“U can find all u need for air conditioning”
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We come to you anywhere in Jeddah
From Al Shiraa and Al Yaqout in the north to Al Thaghr and Al Quraiyat in the south, with our base in Al Aziziyah.

What sets this district apart
Al Shifa's ice and frozen-food factories need powerful refrigeration running at high efficiency year-round, especially in hot summers. Ceilings are high and spaces wide for frozen-product storage, and outdoor units need room to exhaust hot air. High humidity and salt air near seaport loading stations cause rapid metal corrosion, so we select corrosion-resistant materials and frequent maintenance.
Al Shifa sits in south Jeddah near seaport logistics zones, a district focused on ice, frozen goods and seafood processing.
Most freezing units here are central refrigeration systems with powerful horizontal compressors and large insulated freezer tanks.
The AC setup in Al Shifa
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Central refrigeration with horizontal compressors
Most ice factories here use powerful multi-stage horizontal compressors to ensure reliable, stable freezing.
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Heavily insulated freezer tanks
Tanks must hold freezing in south Jeddah's hot climate, so they're insulated 20 cm or thicker.
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Salt and moisture-resistant condenser units
Outdoor units here are built from salt and moisture-resistant materials because of the coastal location.
Before the visit
Before our visit in Al Shifa
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Tell us when production stops for major maintenance
Major compressor maintenance requires full shutdown. Tell us when scheduled halts occur so we can work without affecting production.
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Clear safe access to outdoor units from salt spray
Outdoor units may be near loading stations. Ensure the access path is safe and the unit is sheltered from direct salt spray.
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Provide exact freezing temperature requirements
Tell us the exact freezing temperatures for each product type so we can calibrate the system precisely before start-up.
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FAQ
Questions about Factory HVAC
Can you cool just the worker zones without cooling the whole factory?
Yes, and we do it often. We design spot cooling for workstations or worker walkways using independent units or directed duct runs, rather than trying to cool the entire building volume. The right approach depends on the site and the process, and the survey decides it.
How do you handle heavy industrial dust in Jeddah?
We select units with a protection rating suited to the industrial environment and route airflow away from dust sources where the layout allows. In scheduled maintenance we inspect and clean coils, compressors and filters before deposits build up and affect unit performance.
Do you fabricate the large ducts a factory needs?
Yes, in our own workshop we fabricate round and rectangular duct to any size the design calls for, from G90 galvanised or aluminium sheet to SMACNA standards, including plenums, transitions and dampers needed to control air distribution.
Can you do maintenance between production shifts?
Yes, when we set up the preventive maintenance contract we agree times that fit your production schedule, whether between shifts or on rest days. The aim is that production lines are never stopped because of maintenance work.
What is the difference between process ventilation and worker-zone air conditioning?
Process ventilation targets heat and fumes produced by machinery and production lines, using exhaust fans and calculated fresh-air inlets sized to the heat load at each source. Worker-zone air conditioning aims to maintain a tolerable temperature at floor level without cooling the full volume of the building. A site survey of each factory decides which approach fits each area.
Do you service large-scale refrigeration in ice factories?
Yes, we maintain large horizontal refrigeration compressors, clean evaporators and condensers, and schedule maintenance around production halts.
Salt and humidity from the port corrode units fast, how do we protect them?
We use salt and moisture-resistant materials, clean outdoor units monthly of salt and dust, and coat exposed parts with protective coatings.
Freezing requires rock-solid temperature, is control precise?
Yes, we select systems with precise temperature sensors and electronic expansion valves to maintain freezing within 1°C.
Our outdoor unit sits near the seaport loading dock, is it affected by salt spray?
Yes, proximity to loading stations exposes it to heavy salt spray. It needs weekly cleaning, monthly inspection and annual protective coating to extend its lifespan.












































































