Tecumseh Products Company has introduced an environmentally friendly TA series next-generation refrigeration compressor. The compressor was developed for global applications in domestic appliances and small commercial products, the company said. 

The redesigned compressor will support traditional R134a refrigerant—it is optimized for hydrocarbon refrigerants R600a (isobutane) and R290 (propane). This is especially important, since hydrocarbon refrigerants are expected to be authorized for use in U.S. commercial and residential applications in the near future, due to approval of the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Hydrocarbon refrigerants are already being used successfully in both domestic and commercial applications around the world.

Features include:

• It uses up to 35 percent less oil than its predecessor
• It is up to 17 percent smaller than older models of the same capacity
• Redesigned internals provide for smoother motor operation
• Increased suction muffler volume delivers quieter operation
• TA models cover 300 to 800 Btu/h for an increased range of capacities

For more information 

www.tecumseh.com