Danfoss NLY12RAa

Hermetic Piston

Danish hermetic scroll, reciprocating, and semi-hermetic screw compressors for commercial and industrial refrigeration.

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Specifications

  • Compression technology: Reciprocating
  • Configuration: Single
  • Enclosure / drive: Hermetic
  • Variable speed: Not Stated
  • Hazardous-area certification: Not Stated
  • Product category: compressor

Qualified refrigerants & capacity

Capacity (kW) evaluated at standard conditions: ULT (-60/45 °C), LT (-35/45 °C), MT (-10/45 °C), HT (-5/45 °C).

RefrigerantULTLTMTHT
R2900.260.820.99

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Frequently asked questions

What refrigerants does the Danfoss NLY12RAa support?

The Danfoss NLY12RAa is qualified for R290. Capacity values at standard ULT (-60/45 C), LT (-35/45 C), MT (-10/45 C), and HT (-5/45 C) conditions are listed in the table above for each refrigerant.

What is the cooling capacity of the Danfoss NLY12RAa?

Running on R290, the Danfoss NLY12RAa delivers 0.26 kW at LT, 0.82 kW at MT, 0.99 kW at HT. Use the Benchmark tool to evaluate capacity at your exact SST/SDT and superheat conditions.

What type of compressor is the Danfoss NLY12RAa?

DigiEntropy classifies the Danfoss NLY12RAa as Hermetic Piston. Browse the Danfoss catalog to compare nearby models from the same brand.

Can the Danfoss NLY12RAa be retrofit to a lower-GWP refrigerant under EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573?

Open the F-Gas Retrofit tool with this model pre-selected to see drop-in alternatives ranked by capacity match, COP, GWP, PFAS impact, and 2026/2030/2035 phase-out timeline.

What polynomial standard is the Danfoss NLY12RAa performance data based on?

Capacity, power, and current polynomials follow EN 12900 for European-origin brands and AHRI 540 for North American brands. Coefficients are normalized into a common form for cross-brand comparison. Fit your own data in the Polynomial Fitter tool.