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  • MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGERS

    STATE-OF-THE-ART HEAT TRANSFER SOLUTION

    Microchannel heat exchanger

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Energy efficiency is a key advantage of microchannel heat exchangers, driven by their high heat transfer rates, low airside resistance, compact size, and lightweight design—all contributing to significant energy savings.

IMPROVED RELIABILITY

The reliability and lifespan of our coils are significantly enhanced through the use of state-of-the-art aluminum alloys and an advanced brazing process, with optional e-coating offering further improvements.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Reduced internal volume and adaptation to low-GWP refrigerants, including natural fluids, make our heat exchangers the most environmentally safe solution available on the market.

MICROCHANNEL CONDENSERS

Microchannel condenser

MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGERS

Engineered for efficient and long service life, our microchannel condenser coils deliver industry-leading thermal performance and excellent corrosion resistance. These precision-designed heat exchangers ensure optimal operation across a wide range of applications, supporting HFC, HFO, and natural refrigerants

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully customizable
  • Low refrigerant charge
  • Long-life aluminum alloys
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MICROCHANNEL EVAPORATORS

Microchannel evaporator

MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGERS

Cutting-edge techniques deployed in our microchannel evaporators ensure uniform refrigerant distribution, in turn delivering maximum efficiency across a wide range of operating conditions and loads and the capability of operating in reverse in heat pump applications

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully customizable
  • Uniform refrigerant distribution
  • Long-life aluminum alloys
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MICROCHANNEL WATER COILS

Microchannel water coil

MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGERS

Leveraging the advantages of microchannel coil technology, our microchannel water coils are characterized by improved heat rejection, enhanced durability, and space-saving, lightweight design. Low airside resistance enables significant savings on fan energy

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully customizable
  • High heat transfer rates
  • Advanced corrosion protection
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SERPENTINE COILS

Serpentine heat exchanger

MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGERS

Microchannel coils in serpentine design are ideally suited for compact condensing and evaporating applications. The headerless design minimizes internal volume, offering significant advantages for systems using flammable or toxic refrigerants, such as propane or ammonia

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Suitable as condenser or evaporator
  • Minimum internal volume
  • Single-/multi-circuit designs
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REPLACEMENT COILS

Microchannel coil

MICROCHANNEL HEAT EXCHANGERS

Replacement coils for a broad spectrum of air-cooled chillers and condensers of various brands, including Carrier, York, and Trane. Designed as a direct replacement for OEM microchannel heat exchangers

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Full compatibility
  • Long service life
  • High corrosion resistance
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