LG Component Solutions, Heatcraft Collaborate on Commercial Refrigeration Scroll Compressor

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – LG Electronics USA Inc.’s Component Solutions division and Heatcraft Refrigeration Products have collaborated on a sourcing agreement to manufacture new Heatcraft condensing units with LG refrigeration scroll compressors.

The advanced new LG scroll compressor for commercial refrigeration —engineered for reliable, energy-efficient operation — will come factory installed in 1.5-5 horsepower horizontal air-cooled condensing unit medium temperature models.

The LG scroll compressor for commercial refrigeration features a highly calibrated vacuum compression prevention device and a stronger, more responsive discharge reed valve engineered for the harsh operating conditions inside refrigeration applications.

This medium temperature model is designed for walk-in commercial refrigeration applications such as supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants and cold-storage warehouses.

The Heatcraft condensing unit medium temperature LG models are designed to meet all new EPA SNAP regulations and are compatible with multiple refrigerants, including R-404A, R-407A/C, R-448A and R-449A.