Compressors — The Heart of Refrigeration

Industrial Refrigeration Compressors

The compressor is the beating heart of any refrigeration system. We select only the highest-efficiency, most reliable compressors to guarantee 24/7 operation with minimum energy consumption — proven across 550+ projects in Saudi Arabia.

BZ

BITZER

🇩🇪 Germany · Est. 1934

World leader in industrial refrigeration compressors

BITZER ranks among the top three global compressor manufacturers, operating in over 90 countries since 1934. At Elfarida Ice, BITZER is our first choice for all large-scale projects due to its exceptional reliability, energy efficiency, and comprehensive technical support network throughout Saudi Arabia.

Compressor Types

Reciprocating · Screw · Scroll

Refrigerants

R134a · R404a · R507 · R744 (CO₂)

Capacity Range

0.75 kW — 1,500 kW

Min. Temperature

Down to -45°C deep-freeze

🔧 Ideal for: Industrial freeze tunnels (IQF), large rack systems, ice factories, logistics cold stores in Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah and across Saudi Arabia.

CP

Copeland

🇺🇸 USA · Emerson

Scroll & Discus technology — superior efficiency

Copeland compressors by Emerson Electric are the most widely deployed in Saudi Arabia's commercial and medium-duty industrial refrigeration sector. Scroll compressors deliver ultra-quiet operation and service life exceeding 80,000 hours, while Discus compressors handle heavy loads in deep-freeze cold rooms and IQF systems down to -40°C.

Compressor Type

Scroll · Discus · Stream

Refrigerants

R22 · R134a · R404a · R407C

Capacity Range

1 HP — 100+ HP

COP Efficiency

Up to 4.2 (Scroll Inverter)

🔧 Ideal for: Commercial cold rooms, restaurant and hotel refrigeration, dairy warehouses, juice storage, hospitals and pharmacies.

Evaporators — Cold Distribution

World-Class Refrigeration Evaporators

The evaporator transfers cooling energy into the cold room. We select evaporators based on required temperature, room volume, and product type — whether meat, produce, fish, dairy, or deep-frozen industrial goods.

Friga-Bohn

🇫🇷 France · Lennox

High-efficiency air coolers for food-grade cold rooms

Friga-Bohn French evaporators are engineered specifically for the food industry. They feature epoxy-coated coils resistant to corrosion in humid and chemical environments — ideal for fish, cheese, and seafood cold rooms. Defrost options include hot air, electric resistance heating, or hot gas defrost cycles.

Temperature Range-40°C to +10°C
RefrigerantsR404a · R507 · R448a · NH₃
TypesUnit Cooler · Cold Room · Display
✅ Best for: Fish, meat, vegetable, and dairy cold rooms

LU-VE

🇮🇹 Italy

Evaporators for industrial freezing and ammonia systems

LU-VE Italian evaporators are purpose-built for heavy-duty industrial applications. They operate with ammonia R717 and CO₂ R744 natural refrigerants — environmentally responsible alternatives that are gaining traction in Saudi Arabia's large-scale cold chain infrastructure. Designed to withstand high pressures and deep-freeze temperatures down to -45°C.

RefrigerantsNH₃ · CO₂ · R507 · R404a
Temperature RangeDown to -45°C
ConfigurationCeiling · Wall · V-shape
✅ Best for: IQF plants, large logistics freezers, ammonia systems

Tecumseh

🇫🇷 France

Compact condensing units for commercial refrigeration

Tecumseh delivers compact condensing units and evaporators for small-to-medium commercial refrigeration. Ideal for display cases in supermarkets, butcher shops, and bakeries. Reliable, easy-to-maintain, and widely available in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province market.

Capacity Range0.5 — 15 HP
RefrigerantsR134a · R404a · R290
ApplicationCommercial · Display · Small stores
✅ Best for: Grocery display cases, refrigerated counters
Controls & Automation

Smart Refrigeration Control Systems

Precise temperature control is what separates professional refrigeration from average. We deploy the world's best control systems to maintain temperature stability within ±0.5°C, save energy, and automatically log data for HACCP and ISO 22000 food safety compliance.

Danfoss

🇩🇰 Denmark

Electronic Expansion Valves (EEV) and precision controls

Danfoss EEV (Electronic Expansion Valve) controls refrigerant flow with ±0.1K precision, compared to ±2-3K for conventional TXV valves. This 10-15% efficiency gain reduces frost accumulation on evaporators, extends defrost intervals, and cuts electricity consumption significantly. ROI is typically recovered within 12-18 months through lower energy bills.

Key ProductsEEV · TXV · Solenoid · Drier
Energy Savings vs TXVUp to 15%
CompatibilityR134a · R404a · R744 · NH₃
✅ Best for: All professional refrigeration systems — reduce electricity bills

CAREL

🇮🇹 Italy

Smart monitoring and HACCP-compliant data logging

CAREL Italy specializes in intelligent control systems for refrigeration and HVAC. IR33 and pCO5 controllers offer remote monitoring via mobile app, automated defrost management, energy analytics, and temperature data logging compliant with HACCP, EN 12830, and ISO 22000 food safety standards — mandatory for pharmaceutical and food logistics chains.

ControllersIR33 · pCO5 · Boss Supervisor
ConnectivityModbus · BACnet · IoT Cloud
ComplianceHACCP · EN 12830 · ISO 22000
✅ Best for: Food warehouses under HACCP, pharmaceutical cold chains, vaccine storage

Eliwell

🇮🇹 Italy · Schneider

Thermostats and controllers for small cold rooms

Eliwell Italian thermostats are user-friendly, reliable, and precisely accurate for small-to-medium cold rooms. The IC Plus series provides ±0.1°C temperature control and automated defrost cycles with Bluetooth alarm notifications — the most cost-effective control solution for butcher shops, bakeries, and display refrigeration in Saudi Arabia.

ModelsIC Plus · ID Plus · IWplus
Accuracy±0.1°C
ApplicationSmall cold rooms · Display · Retail
✅ Best for: Small cold rooms, retail display refrigeration, butcher shops
Electrical, Safety & Insulation

Infrastructure Components

Schneider Electric

🇫🇷 France

Electrical distribution panels and Altivar VFD drives

Schneider circuit breakers and distribution panels provide optimal protection for compressors and fans against voltage fluctuation and power interruption. Altivar VFD motor drives deliver variable-speed compressor control, reducing energy consumption by 30-40% — a critical advantage in Saudi Arabia's high-electricity-cost industrial environment.

ProductsAltivar VFD · Acti9 · Masterpact
VFD Energy Savings30-40%
CertificationsIEC 61439 · SASO · CE

Honeywell

🇺🇸 USA

Refrigerant leak detection sensors and safety systems

Honeywell sensors detect ammonia R717 and refrigerant leaks — essential for worker safety in large cold stores. The system triggers audible and visual alarms and automatically shuts down equipment when leak concentration exceeds 25 ppm NH₃ or 1,000 ppm CO₂, complying with Saudi OSHA safety standards.

SensorsNH₃ · Freon · CO₂ · Temperature
Detection Threshold25 ppm NH₃ · 1,000 ppm CO₂
CertificationsATEX · IECEx · SIL2

Castel

🇮🇹 Italy

Solenoid valves, ball valves, and filter driers

Castel Italian valves — solenoid valves, ball valves, and filter driers — are used throughout refrigeration circuits to regulate refrigerant flow and prevent moisture from entering the closed loop. Premium brass construction with working pressure ratings up to 46 bar, compatible with R134a, R404a, and R507 refrigerants.

ProductsSolenoid · Ball Valve · Drier · Sight Glass
Working PressureUp to 46 bar

Mueller 🇺🇸 USA

ACR copper piping for refrigeration

Mueller ACR (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration) copper pipes are the global standard for refrigeration line sets. We use them exclusively to ensure zero refrigerant leakage, high-pressure resistance, and maximum service life in Saudi Arabia's harsh climate conditions.

Standard: ASTM B280 · ASTM B88 · Moisture-free and oil-free

Assan Panel 🇹🇷 Turkey

PUR sandwich insulation panels for food-grade cold rooms

Assan Panel is manufactured from PUR (Polyurethane) foam at 42 kg/m³ density with stainless steel or galvanized steel facings. Approved for food-grade applications including poultry processing plants, dairy factories, and HACCP-certified cold rooms. Available in multiple thicknesses for different temperature requirements.

Thickness: 60 · 80 · 100 · 120 · 150 mm | K-value: 0.024 W/mK

Kingspan 🇬🇧 UK

PIR insulation panel for deep-freeze industrial rooms

Kingspan British PIR (Polyisocyanurate) panels are preferred for deep industrial freezing at -40°C due to a thermal conductivity K-value of 0.022 W/mK — lower than any PUR competitor. This superior insulation at less thickness translates to up to 18% energy savings in deep-freeze operations, reducing long-term electricity costs significantly.

K-value: 0.022 W/mK | PIR Core | 80mm PIR = 100mm PUR performance
Academic Technical Comparison

Compressor Selection Guide

Select the right compressor for your project using precise engineering criteria — capacity, temperature, efficiency, and application type.

Technical comparison of industrial refrigeration compressor types
Comparison Criterion Reciprocating
Piston 		Scroll
Orbital 		Screw
Rotary 		Centrifugal
Chiller
Capacity Range 0.5 — 60 HP 0.5 — 30 HP 30 — 500+ HP 200+ HP
Min. Evaporating Temperature -45°C ✅ Best -30°C -40°C -15°C
Energy Efficiency COP 2.8 — 3.5 3.5 — 4.2 ✅ Best 3.0 — 3.8 4.0 — 5.5 ✅ Excellent
Noise Level High (75-85 dB) Low ✅ (55-65 dB) Medium (70-75 dB) Very Low ✅
Purchase Cost Low ✅ Medium High Very High
Best Application IQF · Deep Freeze Commercial cold stores ✅ Large warehouses Industrial Chiller
Recommended Brand BITZER Copeland Scroll BITZER Screw Carrier
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Our Equipment & Brands

What is the difference between BITZER Reciprocating and BITZER Screw compressors?
BITZER Reciprocating (piston) compressors cover capacities from 0.75 to 60 HP and excel at evaporating temperatures as low as -45°C — the first choice for IQF tunnels and deep-freeze cold stores. BITZER Screw compressors handle large loads from 60 to 500+ HP with quieter, continuous operation and minimal vibration, preferred for large logistics warehouses and industrial refrigeration plants across Saudi Arabia.
What is the difference between Copeland Scroll and Copeland Discus compressors?
Copeland Scroll compressors are ideal for commercial and medium-duty refrigeration (-15°C to +10°C) with ultra-quiet operation and a COP reaching 4.2 — used in restaurant refrigerators, hotel cold stores, and pharmaceutical warehouses. Copeland Discus compressors are engineered for very low-temperature applications down to -40°C, deployed in industrial cold stores, IQF freeze tunnels, and ice factories.
Why choose Danfoss EEV over a conventional TXV expansion valve?
The Danfoss EEV controls refrigerant mass flow with ±0.1K precision versus ±2-3K for a conventional TXV. This precision raises overall system efficiency by 10-15%, reduces frost accumulation on evaporators, extends defrost intervals, and decreases compressor cycling — all of which cut electricity consumption. Investment ROI is typically recovered within 12-18 months through lower energy bills in Saudi Arabia's high-electricity-cost environment.
Is Elfarida Ice an official authorized dealer for these brands in Saudi Arabia?
Elfarida Ice is an authorized distributor for these brands in the Eastern Province and across Saudi Arabia. All spare parts are 100% genuine OEM with manufacturer certificates of authenticity. The company provides comprehensive equipment and installation warranties ranging from one to three years depending on the equipment type and contract scope.
Which insulation panel is better for deep-freeze rooms: Assan Panel or Kingspan?
Assan Panel (Turkey) is well-suited for standard cold storage (0°C to -25°C) at 80-100mm thickness with 42 kg/m³ PUR density — excellent value for commercial cold rooms. Kingspan (UK) is preferred for deep industrial freezing (-25°C to -40°C) owing to its lower K-value of 0.022 W/mK versus 0.024 for Assan Panel — meaning superior insulation at less panel thickness and up to 18% energy savings, reducing long-term electricity costs in industrial freezing applications.

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