Refrigeration & HVAC compressors — screw, reciprocating, scroll, centrifugal
Industrial and commercial compressors from 5 kW to 5 MW — screw, semi-hermetic reciprocating, scroll, centrifugal and CO₂ transcritical. ColdMatch runs a vendor-neutral RFQ across 100+ audited compressor OEMs and packagers, benchmarking part-load efficiency, VSD strategy, refrigerant compatibility, lifecycle cost and lead time.
- Screw, recip, scroll, centrifugal and CO₂ transcritical
- Part-load COP, VSD and economiser optimisation
- NH₃, CO₂, HFC/HFO refrigerants — F-gas compliant
- Package rack, parallel and inverter-driven configurations
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Refrigeration Compressors — frequently asked
Screw or reciprocating compressor?
Screws win above ~100 kW duty, on continuous 24/7 operation, and with wide capacity modulation. Reciprocating compressors are more efficient at part load below ~100 kW and easier to service in the field.
Is CO₂ transcritical viable in hot climates?
Yes — with parallel compression, ejectors and adiabatic gas coolers, CO₂ transcritical now matches HFC efficiency even above 40 °C ambient. It is the default for new EU/UK supermarket racks.
Does adding VSD really pay back?
On any plant with variable load — supermarkets, cold stores, process cooling — VSD typically pays back in 12–36 months by cutting compressor kWh 15–30% and reducing wear.
How fast can ColdMatch source compressors?
48 hours to shortlist and brief manufacturers. Standard scroll and semi-hermetic packages typically quote in 1–2 weeks; large screw and centrifugal packages 3–6 weeks.
One structured RFQ, vendor-neutral to shortlisted suppliers. Prefilled with pillar context — you refine the details. No commitment, no fees.