Frascold to showcase sustainable compressor technologies at Refrigera 2025
MILAN, Italy, 29 October 2025: Frascold said it will be exhibiting at Refrigera 2025, taking place from 5 to 7 November at BolognaFiere, where the company said it will present its latest semi-hermetic piston and screw compressor technologies for refrigeration, air conditioning and air heating applications.
Making the announcement through a Press Release, Frascold said its participation will focus on promoting technology as an accessible ally for efficient decarbonisation and reliable performance across a range of temperature conditions. Frascold attributed this direction to its strategy of sustainable innovation, which the company said aims to ensure reliability and optimal performance at all temperatures.
Ilaria Guzzetti, Event & Trade Marketing Specialist, Frascold said the exhibition itinerary will guide visitors through an immersive experience of four new technological solutions covering heating, air conditioning and refrigeration. Guzzetti described the four technologies as demonstrating the company’s dedication to innovation across the entire temperature spectrum, “offering effective, dependable and eco-friendly solutions for all applications.” The common theme among the solutions is their ability to “transform complexity into opportunities”, supporting a more efficient and sustainable future, Guzzetti said.
Frascold said the exhibition will begin with solutions designed for high temperatures, featuring the ATEX-HT Series, followed by new W models that expand its ATEX-certified piston compressor range. The company added that the exhibition will conclude with compressors intended for cold chain applications, including the Aluminium Series and the CO₂ Two-Stage range, highlighting the company’s expanding use of natural refrigerants.
Frascold said it is introducing the ATEX-HT semi-hermetic piston compressors for use with hydrocarbons such as propane (R290), butane and isobutane, with operating temperatures of up to 135°C for butane, 115°C for isobutane and 85°C for propane. Frascold said these models are intended to reduce emissions in medium and large industrial and commercial buildings.
Frascold said it is also launching new W models of its standard piston series, describing them as ATEX-certified compressors capable of volumetric displacements of 259 to 284 m³/h at 50 Hz with motors up to 100 HP. Frascold stated that the W size can be used in hot and cold applications and in installations where compact dimensions are a requirement.
Frascold said the Aluminium Series represents a technological progression based on its FVR range and allows the use of ammonia (NH₃) as a natural refrigerant. The company said the Aluminium compressors feature aluminium motors without copper or coatings to ensure airtightness and safety, reducing refrigerant leakage risks. Frascold said these characteristics support ammonia adoption in applications such as ice rinks, food storage centres and industrial processes requiring medium or low temperatures. Frascold said that available models in the Aluminium Series have volumetric displacements ranging from 315 to 470 m³/h at 50 Hz, with motors from 130 to 160 HP.
Frascold said the final section of its Refrigera display will present the Two-Stage CO₂ compressor range for low evaporation temperature applications in subcritical and transcritical conditions. The company said the two-stage configuration allows the compressor to manage different pressure levels with a single unit, eliminating the need for multiple compressors in cascade or booster systems. Frascold said the range consists of eleven models across three size categories, with volumetric displacements from 1.5 to 12.6 m³/h at 50 Hz in the first stage and 1.5 to 8.9 m³/h at 50 Hz in the second stage, with motors from 3 to 30 HP. Frascold added that the compact design and efficiency make the CO₂ Two-Stage range suitable for applications such as the ice cream industry, the pharmaceutical sector and installations where space is limited. Frascold said the compressors can be integrated into systems equipped with a de-superheater, flash gas bypass or external inverter.
Frascold said that, in collaboration with Centro Studi Galileo, it will hold technical study sessions during Refrigera 2025 to discuss challenges and opportunities associated with natural refrigerants.