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14th April 2015

Güntner adds new gases to design software

GERMANY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Güntner has updated its product design calculator to include new refrigerants R449A, R452A and R513. In addition to the new refrigerants,…
13th April 2015

Refrigerant leaks are easier to find

Advanced Engineering has reformulated its best-selling leak detector spray, EasyFind, to make it even easier and faster to find hidden refrigerant leaks. The EasyFind’s new low…
2nd April 2015

RDM introduces Mk3 Mercury

UK: Resource Data Management has introduced a Mk3 version of its Mercury controller. The Mercury controller provides users with both internal and remote display options,…
2nd April 2015

GEA Bock adds new air-cooled condensers

GERMANY: GEA Bock is to launch an air-cooled condensing unit incorporating the high efficiency HG44e semi-hermetic compressor it introduced last year. The new SHG44e/-L condensing…
17th March 2015

Improving automatic oil return

The Witt barrel dosing pump, BDP2, is said to have many advantages for automatic oil return in refrigerant systems. Among the advantages claimed for the…
13th March 2015

Lighter weight, higher efficiency

German fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg has introduced a new centrifugal fan, said to be 20% more efficient than other standard products. The new ZAvblue impeller is…
4th March 2015

Panasonic super-efficient wall-mount

UK: Panasonic has introduced a high efficiency wall mounted RE Inverter model to the UK market. The wall-mounted RE Inverter model boasts an A++ SEER of…
24th February 2015

Inverter-controlled packaged ac units

Hushon (UK) has launched new high specification DC inverter versions of their tried and tested horizontal (ceiling void) and vertical packaged air conditioning units. These…
24th February 2015

Dairy cabinet condensate tray

The new ArctikBlue from BlueDiamond is designed for condensate removal where gravity drainage is not readily available in multideck and dairy cabinets.  Incorporating BlueDiamond’s reliable…
24th February 2015

Javac launches hydrocarbon leak detector

Javac has launched its ATEX-approved Gas-Mate hand-held leak detectors that use leading-edge technology to detect hydrocarbon gas leaks. Sensitive to 500ppm of hydrogen (Trace-A-Gas) and…
23rd February 2015

Triumphant advance in hairpin production

The new Triumph hairpin bender by Burr Oak Tool is said to deliver unprecedented productivity, quality, and value to heat exchange component manufacturers. Burr Oak…
22nd February 2015

Scotsman divides to conquer

The Scotsman MC46-Split from Hubbard Systems is said to offer large ice production in a small footprint by taking the compressor and condenser away from the ice-making…
9th February 2015

Ecodesign compliant LHE condensing units

Bitzer has announced the availability of EU Ecodesign-compliant LHE air-cooled condensing units. The range, first announced at last year’s Chillventa, features Bitzer’s Ecoline reciprocating compressor with…
9th February 2015

Carrier offers “natural” choice freezer

GERMANY: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration Europe has opted for “natural” refrigerants for use with its new Velando Compact Space (CS) freezer. Said to offer retailers a…
27th January 2015

Small package, large performance

UK: Javac UK claims that its latest recovery machine, the XTR-Ultra, is one of the smallest and lightest in its class. The Ultra weighs in…
19th January 2015

Toshiba adds Digital Inverter 4 options

UK: Toshiba Air Conditioning has extended its Digital Inverter 4 range with the introduction of two new outdoor units and seven new indoor models. The…
19th January 2015

Javac adds A2L refrigerant recovery unit

UK: Javac has announced the UK introduction of a recovery machine and the imminent launch of a vac pump for the new and emerging A2L…
14th January 2015

Ambient beer cooler cuts energy bills

A new ambient beer cooler, using free cooling when available, is said to be capable of cutting cellar cooling energy bills by up to 40%.…
16th December 2014

Ball valves optimised for CO2

Henry Technologies has launched a new range of ball valves that are suitable for pressures up to 120Bar g. The new valves use sealing materials…
27th November 2014

Tomorrow’s compressor today

FRANCE: Tecumseh’s all-new AJ2 commercial refrigeration compressor is said to be the answer to today’s market expectations in terms of interchangeability, compactness and quiet operation,…
9th November 2014

Aquasnap chiller with Greenspeed intelligence

Carrier has added a new dimension to its AquaSnap line of chillers by introducing the 30RBP with Greenspeed intelligence, which enables higher efficiency and optimised…