Zero ozone depleting potential with Tundra refrigerant air dryers
As of 2024, the entire popular and high-performing Tundra
range of refrigerant air dryers from Hi-line Industries will
transition to R-513A, a refrigerant with zero ozone depleting
potential (ODP) that helps customers to enhance their
sustainability credentials. Although Hi-line attributes the
success of the Tundra range in compressed air applications to
its ultra-reliable performance, energy efficiency and reasonable
price tag, the introduction of R513-A and its zero ODP means
there really is no need to go anywhere else for refrigerant air
dryers.
R-513A (Opteon™ XP10) refrigerant is a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)
based replacement for R-134a. Ideal for use in medium and low
temperature refrigeration products, such as Tundra air dryers,
R-513A offers 56% lower GWP (global warming potential) than
R-134a, delivering long-term sustainability and F gas
legislation compliance.
Notably, R-513A resides in the A1 (non-flammable) safety class,
making it an ideal retrofit candidate for R-134a, while offering
very similar cooling performance. R-513A also provides
negligible temperature glide to ensure reliable performance day
after day.
Despite the new innovation in refrigerant development, Hi-line
intends to hold pricing for the Tundra range firm throughout
2024. This initiative will help customers combat challenging
trading conditions and remain competitive in their respective
industries.
Tundra refrigeration air dryers are in widespread use across UK
industry, improving the quality of compressed air, protecting
valuable assets, and outperforming rival technologies in energy
efficiency by minimising pressure drop and lowering absorbed power.
Among further features driving Tundra’s energy-efficient
characteristics is a patented single-cell heat exchanger, which
delivers highly efficient heat transfer at low energy costs, and a
link between the controller and condensate removal valve for minimum
loss of compressed air during condensate discharge. To indicate the
regard held for Tundra as a value-added solution for companies
running compressed air systems, this innovative product recently
gained recognition at the prestigious iPlex Awards, in the ‘Energy
Management Innovation’ category.
Indeed, the acknowledgement of Hi-line’s impact on industry
stretches far beyond Tundra refrigeration air dryers, with Managing
Director Steve Smith’s recent induction into the Industrial Plant
and Equipment Hall of Fame a case in point. Steve Smith has a depth
of experience in the compressed air sector that spans over 40 years.
In particular, the judges praised his commitment to corporate social
responsibility, whether it is his willingness to take the lead on
charity initiatives, or Hi-line’s sponsorship of local sporting
teams. On this note, the company will continue to sponsor Tom Hamer,
defender at League One football club Burton Albion, throughout the
2023/24 season. Hi-line are also sponsors of Burton Rugby Football
Club – First Team with the logo on the chest of all the First Team
Shirts. Along with the sponsorship of the Hi-line Moto X team, this
year Hi-line’s sponsorship is extend further by sponsoring Help for
Heroes to enable the rehabilitation of war veterans to travel
pillion on a motor cycle along Route 66.
Further information is available from:
Hi-line Industries Ltd
Green Street
Burton on Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 3RT
Tel: 01283 533377
Fax: 01283 533367
enquiries@hilineindustries.com
www.hilineindustries.com