This section highlights some of the new products to be shown at the 2009 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in Chicago, scheduled for January 26-28 at McCormick Place.
The Partnership for Environmental Leadership, a collaboration of six industry associations, will be driving its HVAC Mobile Green Classroom onto the show floor at the 2009 AHR Expo.
American Metal Products Group is introducing the new AmeriVent Model ALK Flexi-Liner chimney liner kits. The complete aluminum kits include a flexible length, round top, flashing, and mortar guard.
Cliplight’s new Super Seal Total 1 and 2 provide a proactive, preventative maintenance dose of “Classic” Super Seal, Dry R, and Ultra Violet tracer dye, all in one can.
Comfort-Aire’s GeoMax2® HTS Series split system
geothermal heat pumps feature two-stage operation that saves energy by shifting
between part load and full load, automatically adjusting to optimize comfort.
Daikin AC (Americas) is introducing the Quaternity™ system, said to be North America’s first inverter split system heat pump capable of dehumidifying room air to a user defined relative humidity (rh) set point and air cleaning functions.
According to the company, the energy-saving AKD 102 provides exact load matching for commercial refrigeration, and is the industry’s first variable capacity drive that is programmed using terms familiar to refrigeration technicians.
New, compact, and precise Danfoss Saginomiya XGE fan speed controllers can be used in the smallest refrigeration units to provide energy-saving and repeatable fan speed control as condensing pressure varies.
Danfoss is unveiling its expanded portfolio of heat exchangers with the introduction of the company’s own range of microchannel heat exchangers through its joint venture, Danfoss Sanhua.
For commercial air conditioning, Danfoss offers what is said to be the first high-capacity scroll compressor for R-410A, mated with a variable frequency drive.
Dynatemp distributes a variety of refrigerants to heating, air
conditioning, and refrigeration wholesalers. The company offers its
customers quick lead times by utilizing warehouse locations throughout the country.
With
the objective to expand growth in the market segment for complete cooling
solutions, Embraco is launching at the AHR Expo the Armonia, a
condensing unit for external environments.
The proprietary technology of the Everlite Hybrid couples with any HVAC unit or boiler or as a stand-alone unit to provide an instant and continual supply of backup power should grid power fail.
Fenwal Controls new
35-6X Series of gas ignition controls with multiple agency approvals of CSA, CE
and Australian Gas are receiving wide acceptance with commercial and industrial
OEMs, says the company.
FieldServer Technologies is featuring the
SlotServer, a communications module used in the Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC.
SlotServer gives process control facilities the ability to link building
automation, fire alarm panel, and process control networks.
Greenheck’s new heavy-duty HBTR-451 bubble-tight
damper is designed to meet the requirement for zero leakage. The HBTR-451
features a silicone blade seal and double gland axle seal factory-leakage
tested to ensure bubble-tight performance.
Hart & Cooley is introducing the new Model SLK chimney liner kits. Made of type 316 stainless steel, the flexible liner kits are available in 4- to 8-inch diameters and 25- and 35-foot lengths.
ICM Controls is showcasing its new ICM492
Single-Phase, Digital Line Voltage Monitor. The ICM492 protects
single-phase equipment against low and high voltage conditions and rapid
short-cycling.
ICM Controls is displaying
its new
ICM333 Head Pressure Control. The ICM333 operates as a pressure or
temperature-sensitive motor fan speed control, regulating head pressure by
varying the amount of airflow through the condenser.
The Johnson Controls Series 10 single packaged unit is part of a range of mechanical systems and integrated controls for commercial buildings called Commercial Comfort Systems. The Series 10 has a 6-1/2 - 12-1/2 ton cooling/90-190 MBH heating range capacity.
The new NeoTherm® condensing boiler from Laars Heating
Systems is a fully packaged, space-saving hydronic solution that offers 95
percent energy efficiency. Four
new, smaller sizes are now being introduced to the modulating boiler line.
REHAU
is announcing a number of additions to its professional contractor development
program, REHAU EDGESM. This membership-based
program for heating contractors was originally launched at the 2008 AHR Expo.
The EVERLOCK™ is a new self-locking damper
handle. The EVERLOCK is designed to eliminates tools. Simply push the
thumb trigger and move the handle; then release and it automatically locks into
place.
The
HygroPalm2-series is a new generation of portable humidity/temperature
instruments utilizing the latest AIRCHIP3000 technology. The HygroPalm is said
to be a highly accurate hand-held indicator.
The six new split product models are available in both 12,000 and 18,000 Btuh capacities and available in cooling only, cooling only with low ambient capability, and heat pump versions.
The new ECO-i 3-Way series provides the ability to heat and cool different zones simultaneously. The combined three-way room conditioning is said to offer superior heating and cooling along with cost-effective installation.
The
Sleeprite Cooling System is an air conditioner just for the bed. The unit is
built into a piece of furniture at the foot of the bed. It blows a stream of
cool air over those sleeping in the bed to keep them cool.
The
new PTS/PTU Series Push Through Low Intensity Infrared Tube Heaters use
positive pressure with patent-pending Tube Integrity Safety System™ (TISS)
designed to provide the ultimate in fire safety protection.
The Sporlan Electronic Refrigeration Controller System (RCS) is a microprocessor-based system designed to precisely control refrigeration evaporators in walk-in coolers and freezers.
The new Steril-Zone™ room air purifier uses a three-stage process to clean the air in rooms up to 1,000 square feet. It combines a UVC lamp with a high-efficiency air filter and long-life carbon filter.
TIF is showing a new family of HVAC system test instruments with infrared capabilities. Meters include the TIF 3310/3320, TIF 3110, TIF 3220, and TIF 3420.
Thybar fabricates custom designed seismic rated
vibration isolation curbs for rooftop units. Curbs are designed to withstand
both seismic and/or wind loads that are being specified in today’s building
codes and feature adjustable spring isolators and roof curb in a single unit.
VIMCO™
introduces 3-inch deflection SSM Series seismic spring isolators with built-in
all-directional snubbing. This series is designed to withstand seismic forces
of 2G, making it suitable for most critical applications.
At the heart of every Worthington refrigerant cylinder is the company’s quality and service. In fact, Worthington notes that its recovery cylinders can provide reliable performance indefinitely with regular recertification.
