An evolving refrigerant landscape and advanced sealing materials are shaping the future of HVAC compressors amid regulatory, environmental, and efficiency demands
Written by Brett Hopkins of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions R&D, ES NEWS’ latest Case in Point examines how new refrigerants and elastomer technologies are impacting HVAC compressor design and reliability.
Nidec recently acquired Xecom, a manufacturer of scroll compressors, and the move extends the Embraco brand's capabilities to the HVAC market while broadening its presence in the refrigeration segment.
Chief technology officer Patrick Forsythe said Copeland has released more than 100 products and solutions since it was spun off from Emerson as a completely separate company.
Two U.S. Department of Energy grants awarded to Copeland in 2024 further fuel the company’s ability to advance the research and manufacturing of cold-climate heat-pump technologies.
A Mitsubishi Electric Corp. plant in Maysville, Kentucky, where electrical equipment for the automotive industry is now made, will be revamped to produce variable-speed compressors for high-efficiency heat pumps.