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How does a scroll compressor work?

 

Copeland scroll compressors work with one scroll orbiting in a path defined by a matching fixed scroll. The fixed scroll is attached to the compressor body while the orbiting scroll is coupled to the crankshaft. The orbiting motion creates a series of gas pockets traveling between the two scrolls. On the outer portion of the scrolls, the pockets draw in gas then move it to the center of the scroll where it's discharged. As the gas moves into the scroll's center, the temperature and pressure increase to the desired discharge pressure.

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Copeland Scroll Compressors

Tomorrow’s Compressors Today

The future of HVACR is full of uncertainties: new regulations, new products and new realities. Developing HVAC and refrigeration systems that meet new efficiency and refrigerant regulations can present a new set of complex challenges. Our next-gen Copeland scroll technology has been designed for maximum efficiency and a full range of low-GWP refrigerants and comes complete with smart features like plug-and-play electronics to provide the performance and flexibility you need for regulation-ready system design. Beyond our next-gen Copeland compressors that live at the heart of HVAC and refrigeration systems that homeowners, businesses and industries have depended on, our industry-leading expertise and training programs can help you determine what upcoming changes mean for your business while helping you get prepare for tomorrow’s challenges today.

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The industry’s go-to compressor

From the food we enjoy every day to the comforts of home at night, Copeland compressors live at the heart of the HVAC and refrigeration systems that homeowners, businesses and industries have depended on for almost a 100 years now. There’s a reason Copeland is specified by more HVACR professionals than any other compressor brand. Every product is engineered and tested for ultra-reliable, quiet operation, and we are constantly improving the technology to meet today’s energy and environmental standards. And our award-winning Copeland Scroll™ technology continues to set the pace for better comfort, better cooling everywhere.

Copeland scroll Technology

Copeland scroll technology

When Copeland first pioneered the use of scroll technology in compressors, it changed the industry forever. Since then, Copeland scroll compressors have been installed over 170 million times and the technology remains at the forefront for HVACR applications, impressing contractors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with its superior efficiency, proven reliability, and ease of installation. And a $100 million engineering research facility in our future means even better technology in yours. These new HVACR technology labs in Ohio will allow us to create and test new Copeland innovations in entirely new ways.

Copeland™ Compressors

Copeland™ Compressors

Trusted by HVACR professionals worldwide for efficient, reliable and regulation-ready performance to prepare for the industry’s toughest challenges.

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Our Markets
Residential Air Conditioning

Copeland scroll is the brand trusted around the world to ensure reliable and efficient comfort in homes. 

Commercial Air Conditioning

From small offices and restaurants to global supermarket chains, Copeland brand products provide a reliable and efficient HVACR solution.

Commercial Refrigeration

Copeland is setting the industry standard for higher efficiency, lower sound levels and unsurpassed reliability.

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Case Studies

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Collaboration delivers high profile innovative solution
Tekgard Case Study
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Collaboration delivers high profile innovative solution

Copeland and Tekgard's teamwork, open communication and collaboration, along with Copeland's resources and expertise, helped the U.S. Army improve the design and reliability of its units ensuring full compliance to military standards and specifications.

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Innovative chiller uses solar power to heat water and cool home
Innovative chiller uses solar power
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Innovative chiller uses solar power to heat water and cool home

In the United States, the average energy expenditure per person is $3,052 annually. Heating and cooling account for about 48% of all energy consumption per household, making chillers and air conditioners the best targets for energy savings.

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Easy-to-install contactor helps techs work faster and keeps out the bugs
Emerson Contactor Case Study
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Easy-to-install contactor helps techs work faster and keeps out the bugs

Faced with industry staffing shortages and wanting to be more efficient on calls, Cleaves American Heating & Air Conditioning of Lima, Ohio looked for a contactor that would offer better system diagnostics and protection, and more features for homeowners.

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Comfort, Efficiency Keys to Success for Facility Maintenance Firm
ABM Industries Case Study
CASE STUDY
Comfort, Efficiency Keys to Success for Facility Maintenance Firm

ABM Industries, a leading facility management company, delivers high-quality HVAC solutions using Copeland scroll compressors with modulation technology and building controls.

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Innovative chiller helps reclaim heat turning cool rooms into hot showers
Innovative chiller helps hotel reclaim heat, turning cool rooms into hot showers
CASE STUDY
Innovative chiller helps reclaim heat turning cool rooms into hot showers

In the U.S., large hotels spend an annual average per square foot of $1.05 on electricity and $0.25 on natural gas. In a typical lodging facility, lighting, space heating, and water heating represent close to 60 percent of total use, making those systems the best targets for energy savings. Rather than paying to reject heat generated by cooling, hotel facility managers can recover heat for use throughout the facility.

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Homeowners reduce energy costs with variable speed heat pumps
Homeowners reduce energy costs, humidity with variable speed heat pumps
CASE STUDY
Homeowners reduce energy costs with variable speed heat pumps

Air conditioning is essential in Florida. Managing both temperature and comfort throughout the home are challenges facing any residential heating and cooling system. Bay Area Air Conditioning & Heating recommends Carrier Infinity Greenspeed intelligence heat pump systems which feature the Copeland Scroll variable speed compressor, enabling increased comfort and year-round savings.

CASE STUDY
Supermarket increases refrigeration capacity while improving energy efficiency
Supermarket increases refrigeration capacity while improving energy efficiency
CASE STUDY
Supermarket increases refrigeration capacity while improving energy efficiency

Skopps Supermarket, a supermarket located in New York’s Catskill Mountains, replaced its existing store, adding both square footage and refrigeration equipment while lowering the percentage of energy used. As planning for the new store’s refrigeration system was discussed, reliability was a primary concern.

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Copeland™ scroll for Air Conditioning

Copeland scroll compressors for Air Conditioning

With the widest product line in the industry, Copeland scroll compressors have over 100 million installations around the world.

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Copeland scroll compressors for Heating

Copeland scroll compressors for Heating

Engineered to deliver cost effective comfort and energy efficiency for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

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Copeland scroll compressors for Refrigeration

Copeland scroll compressors for Refrigeration

Compressors engineered for higher efficiency, superior durability and unpassed reliability in refrigeration.

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Copeland Semi-Hermetic Compressors

Copeland Semi-Hermetic Compressors

Copeland compressors are the leader in the commercial refrigeration industry, combining world-class efficiency and reliability.  

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CRK6 & KQ Compressors

Copeland Hermetic Compressors

Copeland hermetic reciprocating compressors provide solutions to systems requiring a wide range of evaporating capability.

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Copeland Condensing Units

Copeland Condensing Units

A range of condensing unit leveraging the latest Copeland™ compressor technology, components, and electronics to achieve optimum performance.

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Copeland Heat Pumps offers best ROI & lower operating costs.

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