R404A Refrigerant Gas Reclaimed at the GeneralGas site of Cernusco sul Naviglio, authorized by the Ministry of the Environment with official Program Agreement.
Reclamation carried out in accordance with the European Regulation F-Gas No 517/2014, quality of reclaimed R404A meets AHRI700-2017 standard (characteristics equivalent to those of the virgin product).
The reclaimed gas supplied by GeneralGas is labeled under RE 517/2014 with the indication that the substance has been properly reclaimed, indications on the batch number and the name and address of the regeneration site.
TECHNICAL NOTE:
As of 01/01/2020, the systems operated with gas type R404A/R507/R422D (i.e. with a value of GWP > 2.500), having a refrigerant charge of more than 40 Ton CO2 (equivalent, for example, to 10,2 kg of R404A), it will no longer be possible to use virgin gas in service or maintenance, as required by the current F-Gas regulation (EU Regulation 517/2014 art 13 paragraph 3).
The above legislation expressly prohibits the use of virgin gases, so any stock of such refrigerants (purchased before that date) will no longer be able to be used. In the absence of preventive retrofits (extraordinary maintenance) that provide for the replacement of the above refrigerants with more environmentally friendly refrigerants (e.g. HFO-based refrigerant mixtures, such as R448A-R449A-R452A etc. defined Low GWP, and in any case with GWP > 2 500), the use of reclaimed refrigerants is still possible in service or maintenance.
The use of regenerated refrigerant gas is permitted for a wide period, i.e. until 2030, as per the provisions contained in Regulation (EU) n ro 517/2014 art 13 paragraph 3 letters a) and b)
The reclaimed refrigerant has the same chemical composition and performance as virgin gas, perfectly corresponding to american AHRI700-2017 standards, universally recognized as a qualitative reference; reclaimed gas is obtained from industrial chemical processes, which use as a raw material waste made from refrigerant gases; its production is the prerogative of plants that are authorized by the Ministry of the Environment to treat waste.
Kryon® 404A The reference product for commercial refrigeration
Kryon® 404A is a non-ozone depleting refrigerant gas developed for long-term replacement of R-22 (HCFC) in low and medium temperature commercial refrigeration.
Kryon® 404A is a slightly zeotropic mixture. For this reason it is necessary to charge systems only with refrigerant in the liquid phase, and not with vapour because that would cause a change in the composition of refrigerant that could damage the system.
Applications
Kryon® 404A is used in low and medium commercial and industrial refrigeration, as for example supermarket display cabinets, cold rooms, stands, refrigerated transport and ice making machines.
Performance
- Capacity and efficiency similar to R-502.
- Its use has been approved by the major compressor manufacturers
Recommended Lubricants
Kryon® 404A is used with all lubricants that are miscible with HFC refrigerants. General Gas recommend the use of a lubricant like polyol ester ( POE ) that has been approved by compressor manufacturers. Different kinds of polyol ester (POE) are not interchangeable. In case of conversion of the system, please consult the compressor manufacturer in order to verify the correct type and viscosity grade.
KryoBox® Cylinders
KryoBox® cylinders are helpful every time a limited quantity of refrigerant charge is needed.
These cylinders are light and easy to handle compared to the traditional ones, therefore their transportation is much easier. KryoBox® cylinders are available in two formats, 6,4 liters and 13,6 liters; they are manufactured in full compliance with T-PED (Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive) and are packed in high-strength cardboard boxes in order to make their transport and storage on the shelf much easier.
KryoBox® cylinders R134a (AUTO) are provided with a special quick coupling automatic valve that prevents leaks that usually occur with plug valves; standard valve 1/4” with handwheel and safety device is also available for all refrigeration and residential air conditioning applications. In addition, KryoBox® R410A cylinders are supplied with an adapter with outlet 5/16" SAE.
We have always been sensitive to environmental issues; with the “F-Gas-Friend”, General Gas has implemented the F-Gas Directive by buying back the refillable KryoBox® Cylinders, cylinders, so that they are not wasted in the environment and can be regenerated and filled again.
Performance
KryoBox® cylinders are light but they are also sturdy thanks to the protection of high-strength cardboard. Cardboard boxes are provided with a special aperture that allows you to connect the charging hose to the outlet valve, without having to remove the cylinder from its cardboard box.
Even in upside down position, it is possible to mount the hose in such a way that it is easy to open the valve while taking the liquid gas phase.
KryoBox® cylinders are refillable; they can be regenerated and filled again. In that case a yellow label (F-Gas Friend) will be stuck on the cylinder.
