Prepare for the 2015 R22 refrigerants legislation

By 2015, all harmful R22 refrigerants will be prohibited for use in the European Union, with the rest of the world stepping up efforts to phase out ozone depleting substances in refrigeration.

One brand stands out when it comes to developing products specially prepared for this legislature – Alfa Laval. It has introduced the Alfa Laval Optigo range of air heat exchangers optimised for CO2 refrigerants, based on the core principles of energy efficiency, expert reliability, simplicity and availability.

The Alfa Laval Optigo range of air heat exchangers consists of 3 unique lines to deliver optimal cooling for different areas and tasks:

• The Alfa Laval Optigo CC is built to be compact, with a high capacity, ideal for cold rooms with fresh unpackaged food or frozen packaged food.
• The Alfa Laval Optigo CD delivers dual-discharge air-cooling for areas that demand increased cooling airflow, such as working rooms.
• The Alfa Laval Optigo CS is a low-silhouette, high performance plug-and-play series that can easily fit into areas with high space constraints thanks to its slim build.

The range has been optimised to make the most efficient use of CO2 as a refrigerant. The tubes have been designed to handle the high-pressure operation of CO2. The products are pressure tested in Alfa Laval’s nitrogen testing facility to ensure maximum quality and reliability.

Equipped with electronically commutated (EC) fans, the highly efficient range helps save up to 50% in energy costs over the lifecycle of the product.

To save time and manpower costs, commercial cooling customers, installers, or distributors can easily order the products through Alfa Laval’s 24/7 eBusiness portal, “Alfa Laval Anytime”. The specialized selection tool “AlfaSelect” also lets users specify the product according to their application needs. The standard range is available from stock, which ensures quick delivery, saving even more time.

The Alfa Laval Optigo range has been developed according to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, and is certified by Eurovent, the European Committee of Air Handling & Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers, ensuring that the highest industry standards have been met. On top of that, all products are developed in accordance with ISO 9001, CE and PED regulations.

“The Alfa Laval Optigo range is a testament to our company’s continuous efforts to create future-ready solutions for our customers. We are positive that worldwide retailers will soon start to consider our range as an integral part of their operations,“ remarks Harald confidently, Market Manager Commercial Refrigeration Industrial Equipment Segment.

Innovation is seen as a core value of the Alfa Laval company. And with Alfa Laval Optigo, it extends its highly trusted and proven expertise into the commercial air-cooling industry – pushing the boundaries of efficiency, performance and reliability, and setting the standard for the future in air heat exchange.