Frascold FVR-L-160-540
FVRL Series, for external oil separator
Italian semi-hermetic and open-drive compressors engineered for commercial and transport refrigeration.
Specifications
- Compression technology: Screw
- Configuration: Single
- Enclosure / drive: Open-Drive
- Variable speed: Fixed-Speed
- Hazardous-area certification: No
- 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).
| Refrigerant | ULT | LT | MT | HT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R22 | — | 0.1 | 0.29 | — |
| R23 | — | — | — | — |
| R404A | — | 0.08 | — | — |
| R407A | — | 0.08 | — | — |
| R407F | — | 0.08 | — | — |
| R417A | — | 0.06 | 0.22 | 0.27 |
| R448A | — | 0.08 | — | — |
| R449A | — | 0.08 | — | — |
| R452A | — | 0.08 | 0.28 | 0.34 |
| R454B | — | 0.13 | — | — |
| R454C | — | 0.07 | — | — |
| R455A | — | 0.08 | — | — |
| R507A | — | 0.09 | — | — |
| R508B | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What refrigerants does the Frascold FVR-L-160-540 support?
The Frascold FVR-L-160-540 is qualified for R22, R23, R404A, R407A, R407F, R417A, R448A, R449A, R452A, R454B, R454C, R455A, R507A, R508B. 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 Frascold FVR-L-160-540?
Running on R452A, the Frascold FVR-L-160-540 delivers 0.08 kW at LT, 0.28 kW at MT, 0.34 kW at HT. Use the Benchmark tool to evaluate capacity at your exact SST/SDT and superheat conditions.
Is the Frascold FVR-L-160-540 a fvrl series, for external oil separator?
Yes — the Frascold FVR-L-160-540 is classified as a fvrl series, for external oil separator in the DigiEntropy taxonomy. Browse other fvrl series, for external oil separators from Frascold on the brand page.
Can the Frascold FVR-L-160-540 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 Frascold FVR-L-160-540 performance data based on?
Capacity, power, and current polynomials follow EN 12900 (10-coefficient bivariate in SST/SDT) 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.
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