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30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter vs YORK YVFA Free-Cooling Variable-Speed Screw Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.

HVAC & Climate Systems
30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter
by Camfil
Pleated panel prefilter with 30% more media area and 30% longer service life than the market average, in MERV 8/9 for first-stage AHU duty.

HVAC & Climate Systems
YORK YVFA Free-Cooling Variable-Speed Screw Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
Air-cooled screw chiller with integrated free-cooling coils and VSD, capturing ambient-temperature savings automatically and delivering AHRI-first-certified performance across 115–500 TR.
| Cost of ownership | 30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter | YORK YVFA Free-Cooling Variable-Speed Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | 30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter | YORK YVFA Free-Cooling Variable-Speed Screw Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | MERV 8/8A and MERV 9/9A (ISO ePM10-50%; ePM-55 on Dual 9) | — |
| Standard module size | 592×592 mm (steel/plastic); 595×595 mm (cardboard) | — |
| Depths | 48 mm and 96 mm (steel/plastic); 46 mm and 95 mm (cardboard) | — |
| Service life (ODA 1–2) | Up to 6 months | — |
| Service life (ODA 3) | Up to 4 months | — |
| Service life (Dual 9, commercial) | 12 months guaranteed | — |
| Certifications | UL 900; ASHRAE 170 / FGI compliant | — |
| Frame options | Moisture-resistant cardboard, plastic, galvanized steel | — |
| Cooling Capacity Range | — | 115–500 TR |
| Refrigerant | — | R-134a |
| Ambient Operating Range | — | -20°F to 131°F (-29°C to 55°C) |
| Operating Modes | — | Full mechanical / Hybrid free-cooling / Full free-cooling |
| Certification | — | AHRI 550/590 (first air-cooled screw with free cooling to achieve this) |
| Estimated Payback Period | — | As little as 2 years for 24/7 operations |
| Compressor Type | — | Variable-speed screw |
| Free-Cooling Method | — | Integrated coils (no separate dry-cooler circuit) |
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