What's New

Customisable controller from Toshiba

28/5/2019

air conditioning room controller touchscreen

Toshiba has developed a new mini-touchscreen air conditioning room controller that lets clients add their own branding and corporate messages.

The unit operates on the same principles as a high-end smartphone and is designed to be easy to use for end users and quick and simple to install for contractors. It uses the same two-wire connectivity as a standard controller, enabling it to be quickly installed without adding an external power supply on new projects and as an upgrade on existing systems.

Next generation from Elta Fans

17/5/2019

ventilation heat recovery indoor air quality fans

Elta Fans has unveiled the latest version of its Air Design PREMA range of energy recovery units in response to the latest update to the ISO 16890 filtration standards.

Elta says the PREMA range boasts the smallest and lightest energy recovery ventilation units on the market, maintaining good indoor air quality and comfortable temperature levels by transferring thermal energy from the stale air to the incoming fresh air.

New AMD Decking Fixing from Lindapter

7/5/2019

Lindapter has extended its product range with the AMD Decking Fixing, developed to allow building services to be suspended from decking profiles manufactured by Anglian Metal Deck.

Lindapter says that the new fixing creates genuine efficiencies for the contractor as it is installed within seconds and is adjustable onsite without the requirement of specialist labour, expensive tools or power.

Bosch launches R32 splits

7/5/2019

air conditioning split systems r32 refrigerant cassette duct wall mount

Bosch Commercial and Industrial has launched a new range of splits with R32 refrigerant for the UK domestic and commercial markets. The range covers single split residential air conditioning (RAC), single commercial air conditioning (SCAC) and multisplit units with DC inverter technology.

The range has an ErP rating of A++ for cooling and A+ for heating for both RAC and SCAC units and A+/A++ for cooling and A for heating of multisplit units.

Star freezer claims 'stunning improvement’

2/5/2019

industrial refrigeration ammonia refrigerant compressor EC fan

Star Refrigeration says its new generation of industrial pre-packaged low charge ammonia freezers set a new benchmark in annual operating efficiency.

Designed for food processing and temperature controlled storage applications, the Azanefreezer 2.0 is charged with as little as 0.52 kg/kW of ammonia.

New refrigerants for MGS-400

2/5/2019

leak detection air conditioning commercial industrial leak detection refrigerant

Bacharach has added 22 new refrigerants for its MGS-400 gas detectors in commercial and industrial gas leak monitoring applications.

The newly added refrigerants are R1234yf, R1234ze, R134a, R22, R32, R404a, R407a, R407C, R407f, R410a, R422, R422D, R427A, R434A, R448A, R449A, R450A, R452A, R454A, R454C, R507a and R513A. Support for additional gases are in development and will be released over the coming months.

Williams adds to meat ageing line-up

2/5/2019

Williams has added a meat ageing refrigerator to its established range of walk-in products.

The process of ageing meat has been around for centuries but its emergence into more mainstream dining culture is a result of the foodservice industry becoming more aware of how the process improves the flavour and texture of meat.

Clivet launches new liquid chillers

30/4/2019

water cooled liquid chiller clivet compressor centrifugal

Clivet has introduced the WCH-i series of water cooled liquid chillers with R134a refrigerant.

The WCH-i is available in capacities from 879 kW to 1934 kW and features patented horizontal back to back centrifugal compressor with inverter regulation.

TROX PWX for prestige project

16/4/2019

air conditioning fan coil unit manufacturer

Two Chamberlain Square. Photograph: Glenn Howells Architects

TROX will supply PWX fancoils for the second building at Paradise, Birmingham - Two Chamberlain Square.

BAM Construction chose TROX units for the project, which will see the 183,000 sq ft office building, designed by Glenn Howells Architects, join the first building in offering a total 350,000+ sq ft of Grade 1 office space as part of the Paradise masterplan, inspired by the Victorian architecture of the city’s Grade 1 listed Town Hall and Council House.

Condair grows range

16/4/2019

condair dehumidifier dessicant condensing

Condair has extended its dehumidifier range to include more desiccant models, wall and ceiling-mounted systems, units that control temperature as well as humidity, and swimming pool units.

The new DA desiccant dehumidifier range now includes capacities from 0.6 to 182 litres per hour from its standard models with customised units being able to meet any larger drying requirement. Features include the ability to operate down to -30°C and consistently maintain an air humidity as low 1%RH. Units can incorporate on-board touch screen controllers and BMS connectivity, with Modbus as standard. AC or EC fans are available and are positioned in a push configuration prior to the desiccant rotor on the regeneration airflow. This avoids contact between the fan and the hot humid exhaust air, prolonging the life of the fan.

Precision IT cooling from Mitsubishi Electric

15/4/2019

air conditioning precision sensible cooling IT packaged IT cooling inverter split system

The s-MEXT CRAC system from Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its first packaged computer room air conditioning (CRAC) unit.

The manufacturer is keen to extend its IT cooling offering with the new s-MEXT high precision systems, which connect directly to Mitsubishi Electric’s DX Mr Slim Power Inverter outdoor units to create a full inverter split system.

Daikin claims new benchmark with VRV IV+

10/4/2019

daikin air conditioning VRV heat pump seasonal efficiency

Daikin is claiming a new benchmark for seasonal efficiency with the UK launch of its VRV IV+ heat pump, featuring a new compressor said to deliver a 15% increase in efficiency.

Five years ago, Daikin’s VRV IV system reached new levels of seasonal efficiency and comfort, which have since been introduced throughout the VRV IV heat pump, heat recovery, cold climate and water-cooled models. Offering an integrated solution for multiple applications, the company reports that more than 220,000 units have been sold since its launch.

'The toughest bag you'll ever own'

3/4/2019

Scott Davies, UK sales director for JAVAC UK, explains why the VETO Pro Pac Tech Series are the tool bags to have in your van in 2019.

Every tradesperson knows the difference a great quality tool bag can make when it comes to carrying valuable tools to and from jobs. Make the wrong choice and you could end up with an uncomfortable, badly made bag which just doesn’t do what it promised - often an expensive mistake to make.

CIAT unveils R32 splits

28/3/2019

condensing unit ciat split R32 outdoor air conditioning

CIAT has introduced a new range of split systems based on lower GWP R32 refrigerant.

The line-up includes air conditioning systems for domestic and light commercial applications, high-wall splits, floor-mounted consoles, under-ceiling units, cassettes, ducted units, plus a range of multi-split outdoor condensing units. Previous models running on R410A will be phased-out and replaced by R32 systems.

Zen completes Mitsubishi Electric R32 M Series

27/3/2019

r32 Mitsubishi electric wall mounted air conditioning refrigerant

Mitsubishi Electric has completed its line-up of R32 M Series wall mounted air conditioning, with the launch of the new MSZ-EF Zen system.

The units are available in black, silver and white and Wi-Fi capabilities allow the user to control and monitor the unit using a smartphone, tablet or PC via the MELCloud app.

CIAT highlights Vectios efficiencies

18/3/2019

CIAT says its new Vectios rooftop packaged units offer outstanding energy efficiency.

Designed to exceed the requirements for seasonal efficiency (SEER > 3.53 and SCOP >3.20), Vectios also achieves up to 37% energy savings, compared to Tier 1 energy efficiency requirements.

ABB launches VSD hire fleet

13/3/2019

ABB's hire drive service can provide a temporary boost in capacity, or get systems back up and running after a breakdown

ABB has launched a variable speed drive (VSD) hire fleet across the UK and Ireland, with units extending from 3 kW up to several megawatts. Hire drives can be delivered the same day, and installed and commissioned within a matter of hours by engineers from one of 12 authorised value providers.

Customers can choose from a wide range, including the general purpose drive, machinery drive and industrial drive. All are fully maintained and pre-loaded with the latest firmware.

Heat pump chillers from Panasonic/Systemair

5/3/2019

Toshiyuki Takagi, executive officer of Panasonic Corporation and president of Panasonic Air-Conditioner, and Gerald Engström, chairman and founder of Systemair, announcing the strategic partnership at Climatizacion 2019

Panasonic is to introduce a heat pump chiller series as part of a strategic partnership with ventilation specialist Systemair.

The first phase of the collaboration will see Panasonic launch the ECOi-W, described as a highly efficient and environmentally friendly heat pump chiller series, featuring Systemair’s air source reversible chiller technology.

Expected to be available from autumn this year, it will offer cooling capacities from 20kW to 210kW and an operating range of -17°C (heating) to 50°C (cooling).

SKILLcards go online

5/3/2019

Applying for Engineering Services SKILLcards has been made easier and quicker following the launch of a new online service.

The Engineering Services SKILLcard is operated by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and is held by more than 60,000 people working in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors. It provides evidence that they have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out on construction sites.

AirWall debuts at Data Centre World

5/3/2019

air conditioning air handling unit data centre cooling IT

The AireWall from Airedale

Airedale will unveil its new IT cooling fan wall solution, AireWall, at the Data Centre World Exhibition in London (March 12-13).

An evolution of a bespoke air handling unit supplied by Airedale for several years, it is said to remove the need for both pressurised raised floor systems and overhead cooling systems, with options available ranging from 170-400kW cooling power.

GEA launches new 6-cylinder compressor

5/3/2019

compressor refrigeration air conditioning

GEA has unveiled a new 6-cylinder semi-hermetic compressor for large capacities in refrigeration and air conditioning.

With the HG66e series, four sizes cover the range from 116.5 to 180.0 m3/h displacement (at 50 Hz). They replace the previous 4- and 6-cylinder series HG6 and HG7. GEA now offers seven model sizes with 25 displacement stages from 5.4 m3/h to 281.3 m3/h (at 50 Hz) in the entire HG series. These are HG12P, HG22e, HG34e, HG44e, HG56e, HG66e and HG88e.

Swegon reaches for KAPPA SKY

11/2/2019

Swegon has introduced a new range of high-performance chillers to the UK market.

Part of the company’s new energy efficient SKY range, the KAPPA SKY promises a combination of the latest control technology with inverter screw compressors and a choice of low GWP refrigerants.

Synapsys adds MQTT to SIP+

11/2/2019

Synapsys Solutions has added MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) to its SIP+ product range.

The small, low bandwidth protocol supports messages from thousands of devices which publish information to a central broker, making it suitable for remotely monitored applications where bandwidth and battery power are at a premium.

Orange added to SmellyJelly range

6/2/2019

acr engineer servicing refrigeration air conditioning

Advanced Engineering has added a new orange option to its SmellyJelly range of fragrancing gels.

SmellyJelly is designed for engineers to add a fresh finish when servicing ACR equipment and Advanced says an improved formula, plus foil-seal packaging, means the gel blocks can survive to 65°c and last for up to six weeks.

BITZER adds QR codes to spares

23/1/2019

BITZER has added QR codes to the packaging of most of its original spare parts in another effort to combat product piracy. By scanning the code, users can check the authenticity of the product.

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What's New?

Customisable controller from Toshiba

Next generation from Elta Fans

New AMD Decking Fixing from Lindapter

Bosch launches R32 splits

Star freezer claims 'stunning improvement’

New refrigerants for MGS-400

Williams adds to meat ageing line-up

Clivet launches new liquid chillers

TROX PWX for prestige project

Condair grows range

Precision IT cooling from Mitsubishi Electric

Daikin claims new benchmark with VRV IV+

'The toughest bag you'll ever own'

CIAT unveils R32 splits

Zen completes Mitsubishi Electric R32 M Series

CIAT highlights Vectios efficiencies

ABB launches VSD hire fleet

Heat pump chillers from Panasonic/Systemair

SKILLcards go online

AirWall debuts at Data Centre World

GEA launches new 6-cylinder compressor

Swegon reaches for KAPPA SKY

Synapsys adds MQTT to SIP+

Orange added to SmellyJelly range

BITZER adds QR codes to spares

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