Refrigeration Fans for refrigeration equipment – types and selection
Axial, compact, cross-flow or axial turbines? How to read airflow and pressure, when EC pays back faster than AC, and why flow direction matters.
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Refrigeration Technical profiles for refrigerated cabinets and energy use
PU-K2 and PU-D profiles, a TPE magnetic gasket and the ZW-TRS-1 hinge form one system that removes thermal bridges, speeds up assembly and cuts…
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Refrigeration Air circulation in refrigerated tables
A temperature spread of 2-3 C inside the chamber invites bacterial growth, so three ways of organising airflow in a kitchen table are compared.
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Refrigeration Plug and play refrigeration monoblocks
As EU Regulation 517/2014 tightens F-gas certification, integrated monoblocks reduce the need for a certified technician during installation.
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Refrigeration TPE gaskets for refrigeration equipment
Unlike PVC, TPE does not harden or crack in sub-zero conditions, combining rubber-like flexibility with the easy processing of a thermoplastic.
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Refrigeration Microchannel condensers in refrigeration
Microscopic channels reduce the internal volume of the exchanger by 30-50%, lowering the cost of the charge and easing compliance with F-Gas rules.
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Refrigeration Adjustable feet for refrigeration units
One foot fits profiles with a wall thickness of 1.0, 1.2 and 1.5 mm, and pure polypropylene gives a load capacity of up to 450 kg per foot.
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Refrigeration KP-505 drain with half-siphon - New standard
The KP-505 half-siphon drain is a new standard in drainage systems, characterized by durability, aesthetics and installation flexibility.
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Refrigeration Roller blinds for chillers cut energy use
AiFO isothermal blinds with AI FOIL + PE low-emission material cut energy costs by up to 30% and are made in widths from 550 to 2000 mm.
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Refrigeration Inverter vs ON/OFF compressors compared
An inverter compressor runs at variable speed instead of fixed speed, which lowers electricity use, reduces start cycles and extends service life.
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Refrigeration ATEX motors in R290 refrigeration systems
R290 belongs to the A3 group of highly flammable refrigerants, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and the EN 378 standard govern how the unit is built.
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Refrigeration WaterLoop monoblocks with heat recovery
A closed water circuit recovers waste heat for domestic hot water or heating, and Dixell or Carel controllers add a built-in RS485 connection.
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