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Lu-Ve celebrates 20millionth STFT coil

LUVE 2O Millionth STFT Coil newsITALY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Lu-Ve is celebrating the production of its 20 millionth STFT coil. 

Introduced to the market in 1971, the innovative steel tubeless condenser features greatly reduced refrigerant volume from a compact high efficiency heat exchanger.

Its high strength compact design has been used in a wide range of applications but the ST range is particularly suited  to beverage, chilled cabinets and medical appliances to name just a few.

The range has recently been extended with the addition of the condenser assembly STVF ES energy saving fan motor option.

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