Bristol is introducing Benchmark, a new line of reciprocating and scroll compressors. With its nearly cylindrical design, new suction muffler, and spring mounting, the Benchmark Recip is one of the quietest compressors for 1.5- to 4-ton units, says the company. The Benchmark Scroll is built to be more reliable with greater mechanical and energy efficiencies (12+ SEER), the company says.

Bristol Compressors Inc., 15185 Industrial Park Road, Bristol, VA 24202; 276-466-4121; 276-645-7500 (fax); www.bristolcompressors.com.

Publication date: 01/05/2004