Description

Frascold condensing units for demanding industrial refrigeration

Frascold Condensing Units feature compressors from the Italian manufacturer Frascold, a specialist in reciprocating and scroll compressors for industrial and commercial refrigeration. With more than 70 years of experience manufacturing refrigeration compressors, Frascold is the choice of installers looking for a high-quality European alternative to the major brands, with the same reliability and performance but more flexibility to adapt to alternative refrigerants and special operating conditions.

Technical specifications

  • Italian-made Frascold semi-hermetic reciprocating or scroll compressor
  • Air-cooled condenser with high-efficiency axial fans
  • Compatible with a wide range of refrigerants: R-404A, R-448A, R-449A, R-452A, HFOs and A2L
  • Built-in electrical panel with compressor protection and control module
  • Low temperature (LT) and medium temperature (MT) versions
  • High tolerance of demanding operating conditions: high condensing temperature, low superheat
  • Robust design for continuous operation in industrial environments

Advantages

✔ Italian-quality European compressor with a long track record in the refrigeration industry
✔ Excellent performance with alternative transition refrigerants (R-448A, R-449A)
✔ High energy efficiency across the full range of operating temperatures
✔ Technical flexibility: available in multiple capacity and voltage configurations
✔ Specialist technical service with factory support in Spain
✔ A solid, proven-quality alternative to other brands in the segment

Applications

Medium and large industrial and commercial cold rooms; food industries with continuous 24/7 operation; installations with special condensing temperature requirements; projects requiring a highly reliable compressor with technical support from a European manufacturer; applications with alternative refrigerants in transition from R-404A.

Standards and compliance

Frascold condensing units comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the EN 378 standard for refrigeration systems. The refrigerants used are subject to the F-Gas Regulation (EU) 517/2014. Frascold certifies the compatibility of its compressors with new low-GWP refrigerants in line with industry requirements.

FAQs

What sets Frascold compressors apart from other brands?

Frascold is an independent Italian manufacturer specialising exclusively in refrigeration compressors, giving it a high degree of technical specialisation in this product. Its compressors stand out particularly for their performance with alternative transition refrigerants and their tolerance of extreme operating conditions (high condensing temperature, low suction superheat). It is a common choice among refrigeration installers looking for European quality with close technical support.

Are Frascold compressors available in Spain as spare parts?

Yes. Frascold has official distribution in Spain through several specialist refrigeration wholesalers. The most popular models are usually in stock. For high-capacity models or special configurations, lead times may vary, so we recommend checking availability before planning the installation.

Are Frascold units compatible with R-449A to replace R-404A installations?

Yes. Frascold has certified the compatibility of its compressors with R-449A (and other R-404A replacements such as R-448A) and provides capacity and consumption conversion tables to make selection easier. Replacing an R-404A unit with an R-449A unit requires adjusting the expansion devices and checking lubricant compatibility, but in general it is a technically well-documented transition with Frascold compressors.