Overview of York's history
Founding and Development: York was founded in 1874 as the York Manufacturing Company in York, Pennsylvania, USA. It initially focused on manufacturing ice production equipment.
Entry into air conditioning: In the early 1900s, as refrigeration technology evolved, York entered the air conditioning market and became one of the world's leading suppliers of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Acquisitions and Expansion: In 2005, York was acquired by Johnson Controls, further expanding its global market presence and technological capabilities.
Key Properties of York Refrigeration Oil:
1.Excellent Lubrication Performance:Providing excellent lubrication, reducing friction and wear and extending compressor life.
2.Broad compatibility:Compatible with a wide range of refrigerants, ensuring efficient operation in different systems.
3.Excellent thermal stability:Excellent performance at high temperatures, not easy to decompose, maintaining long-term stable performance.
4.Good solubility:Able to effectively dissolve moisture and other contaminants, keeping the system clean and running efficiently.
5.Low volatility:Reducing evaporation loss of oil, reducing maintenance costs.
York refrigeration oil has the following models:
1. York S Refrigeration Oil: Belongs to POE polyol ester synthetic refrigeration oil, No. 011-00922-000, mainly used in York's R22 refrigerant YS screw unit.
2. York K Refrigeration Oil: Belongs to POE polyol ester synthetic refrigeration oil, No. 011-00533-000, mainly used in York's R134A refrigerant YK centrifugal units.
3. York L Refrigeration Oil: Belongs to POE polyol ester synthetic refrigeration oil, No. 011-00592-000, mainly used in York's R22 refrigerant YCWS screw units and York's R134A refrigerant YEWS screw units.
4. York H Refrigeration Oil: Belongs to POE polyol ester synthetic refrigeration oil, No. 011-00549-000, mainly used in York's R134A refrigerant YR units.
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