Hitachi debuted its innovative low-side scroll compressor and announced its entry into the North American market at the AHR Expo in the United States yesterday.
The newly launched low-side scroll compressor stands out with advanced features, including an optimised involute design for low GWP refrigerants that boosts efficiency while maintaining the world-class dependability of Hitachi's pioneering scroll compressor family.
Engineered to be compatible with both R454B and R32 refrigerants, it aligns with green initiatives by providing a more efficient and environmentally friendly solution.
The compressor also features a new high-efficiency hermetic motor and an optimised load for stable operation across its entire range, ensuring exceptional functionality and reliability.
In addition to the global launch, Hitachi Scroll Compressor showcased its extensive range of high-side scroll compressors and highlighted other products at AHR Expo.
This comprehensive product line caters to a wide array of applications, including VRF systems, chillers, heat pumps, transport, refrigeration, and energy storage solutions.
Wisdom Hao, general manager of the China & Southeast Asia/Pacific Compressor Business Unit of Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, said the company is committed to its strategy dubbed Full Inverter, New Refrigerant and New Globalisation.
“Our independent presence at the AHR Expo marks a significant step in our global strategy as we enter the North American market,” he said.
“With advanced technology and an extensive product range, we aim to deeply cultivate the North American market creating greater value for our customers."
In 1983, HITACHI introduced the world's first scroll compressor tailored for air-conditioning applications. Four years later, the brand launched the world's premier scroll compressor designed for Railway AC systems.
In 1988, HITACHI unveiled the world's debut scroll compressor engineered specifically for Refrigeration purposes.
By 2008, HITACHI created China's inaugural R410A DC inverter scroll compressor, integrating cutting-edge dynamic oil balance management technology.