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Alfa Lu-Ve extends air cooler options

ITALY: Alfa Lu-Ve has added two new units to its range of cubic light industrial air coolers.

The Optigo FCC coolers, with fan diameters of 450mm and 500mm, are suitable for use with HFCs, CO2 and brine. 

With an optimised coil design, high-efficiency grooved tubes and louvered fin pattern, with AC and EC fans, the unit coolers are said to offer top performance, compact design and low refrigerant charge. 

Available with one to four fans, the units can provide airflows of 4,600m3/h up to 32,400m3/h. 

Standard fin spacings are 4.5, 6.0, 7.5 and 10.0mm with optional Alupaint corrosion protection. 

Offering plug and play installation, the powder-coated galvanised steel casing is easily dismountable and openable for cleaning and maintenance.

Alfa Lu-Ve

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