Zeroing in on GREEN refrigeration

Ways to save energy while being environmentally friendly is a key part of innovation at Manitowoc Foodservice and using R290 as a refrigerant is one of our latest advancements. R290 will soon be available (and is currently in some locations) on both Delfield® and Manitowoc® Ice products. A propane grade refrigerant that is naturally occurring, R290 is more energy efficient than other refrigerants and can produce energy savings of up to 40% compared to other HFC refrigerants.

There are many cost saving and green benefits to using R290 as a refrigerant. It allows compressors to operate at a lower temperature reducing overall heat emissions so the compressor does not have to work as hard to keep product cold. Another operational benefit is faster temperature recovery versus other refrigerants so the equipment uses less energy, and does not work as hard which can increase the expected lifecycle of the equipment. From an environmental perspective R290 offers zero ozone depletion and has very low Global Warming Potential.

Manitowoc Ice and Delfield are proud to be pioneers in offering customers a choice in environmentally responsible refrigerants that help them save money and energy. You can see more from these leading brands at the National Restaurant Association Show May 16 -19, 2015 in Chicago.