Orbia publishes new service standards

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30 April 2025
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Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials has announced new service procedure standards for its next-generation refrigerants, Klea Edge 444A and Klea 456A.

The best practice standards are designed to equip automotive industry service technicians with the knowledge and tools necessary to work safely and effectively. 

Chuck Abbott, Global Marketing Manager, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, said: "Proactively setting these service procedure guidelines is crucial for the successful adoption of R444A and R456A in the automotive aftermarket. By providing clear guidelines, we are supporting technicians and the entire industry in safely transitioning to lower-GWP refrigerants.” 

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The global standards outline how to retrofit vehicles from R134a (A1) to R456A (A1) and R1234yf (A2L) to R444A (A2L). Additionally, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials has produced detailed instruction on servicing vehicles equipped with Klea 456A (A1) and Klea Edge 444A (A2L).  

The full guidelines are available here.