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This section provides an overview for refrigerant recovery machines as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 refrigerant recovery machine manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked refrigerant recovery machine companies as of December, 2024: 1.Mile-X Equipment, Inc., 2.MSA, 3.Refrigerant Recovery Systems, Inc..
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A refrigerant recovery machine is a device that recovers freon gas into containers such as cylinders.
Freon, chemically known as fluorocarbons, is used as a refrigerant in air conditioning, refrigeration, and cooling systems. Although freon gas is chemically stable, its leakage contributes to the destruction of the ozone layer and the acceleration of global warming, necessitating its recovery rather than release into the atmosphere.
There are broadly two methods of recovery: the gas compression method and the gasification recovery method. The gas compression method involves sucking in the freon, compressing it, and then cooling and liquefying the compressed gas before putting it into a cylinder. On the other hand, the gasification recovery method continuously vaporizes only freon using the adiabatic compression heat of the compressor, allowing for efficient recovery in a short time without being affected by external temperatures. This method also recovers flammable refrigerants dissolved in liquid, gas, and refrigeration oil, allowing for safe discharge.
Refrigerant recovery machines are classified based on the presence or absence of refrigerant regeneration functions, oil-less or oil-in systems, portable or mobile types, and the presence or absence of a function to discharge residual gas in the device.
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RefTec International Systems LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Largo, Florida, United States, is a developer and manufacturer of commercial and industrial HVAC recovery units. The company's primary products include portable low and medium pressure recovery units, high pressure refrigerant recovery units, and a range of high-speed chiller purge units available in three models: hand-portable, portable, and free standing. It also produces various auxiliary equipment, including storage tanks, equipment covers, and welch pumps. The company's services include custom equipment and component production and the supply of spare parts.
MSA Safety, founded in 1914, is a manufacturer and supplier of safety products such as self-contained breathing apparatus, flame detection systems, fall protection devices, and fire & rescue helmets that protect users from potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations while working in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, the fire service, mining, construction, and military. Cranberry Township, Pa., is the company's headquarters north of Pittsburgh, and it has manufacturing plants in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. MSA generates approximately half of its sales outside North America, with over 40 international sites.
Mile-X Equipment, Inc., founded in 1979 and located in Coldwater, Ohio, USA, is a manufacturer of automotive and industrial equipment. The product offerings include automotive service equipment, such as tire changers, wheel balancers, and automotive lifts, along with industrial equipment like shop presses and oil filter crushers. These products are designed to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in automotive repair shops, industrial facilities, and manufacturing plants. The solutions find applications across various industries, including automotive repair, heavy equipment maintenance, metalworking, and manufacturing.
Mastercool Inc. is a Randolph, New Jersey-based manufacturer, and supplier of air conditioning service tools and equipment used in the automotive and HVAC/R industries since 1982. The HVAC air conditioning tools and equipment portfolio includes blower fans, vacuum pumps, tubing tools, vacuum gauges, and measure & test instruments such as air probes, digital sound level meters, pen-type hygrometers, thermal imaging cameras, and digital & analog thermometers. It supplies the automotive industry with manifolds, blower fans, vacuum pumps, compressor service tools, and consumables such as flushes, nitrogen pressure regulators, leak testing adapters, and oils & accessories.
CPS Products, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Hialeah, Florida, USA. A company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of tools, equipment, and instruments for the HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) industry. CPS Products, Inc. offers products, including refrigerant leak detectors, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, gauges, and other HVAC/R tools and equipment. Their products are designed to HVAC/R technicians and professionals in the automotive, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company has a global presence, with distribution centers located in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Fieldpiece is a developer and manufacturer of professional-grade tools for the HVACR sector, incorporated in 1990 and headquartered in Anaheim, California. The company has over 200 products covering electrical meters, air flow and temp/RH, digital manifolds, leak detectors, and combustion testers and analyzers. These products are designed to measure and diagnose heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems. The company also provides services to its customers, including technical support, product training, repairs, and calibration. It has operations in the US, UK, and Europe.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mile-X Equipment, Inc. |
20.2%
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| 2 | MSA |
14.7%
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| 3 | Refrigerant Recovery Systems, Inc. |
10.1%
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| 4 | RefTec International Systems, LLC |
10.1%
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| 5 | Appion |
7.8%
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| 6 | Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc. |
7.8%
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| 7 | Mastercool Inc. |
7.8%
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| 8 | CPS Products, Inc. |
7.0%
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| 9 | Fieldpiece |
4.7%
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| 10 | INFICON |
3.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the refrigerant recovery machine page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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6 | 85.7% |
Switzerland
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1 | 14.3% |
