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30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter vs TCA Oil-Free Magnetic-Bearing Air-Cooled Centrifugal 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
TCA Oil-Free Magnetic-Bearing Air-Cooled Centrifugal Chiller
by Trane Technologies
Oil-free air-cooled magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller rated 300–850 tons, delivering up to 3 MW of cooling with Rapid Restart for mission-critical environments.
| Cost of ownership | 30/30 Pleated Panel Prefilter | TCA Oil-Free Magnetic-Bearing Air-Cooled Centrifugal 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 | TCA Oil-Free Magnetic-Bearing Air-Cooled Centrifugal 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 | — |
| Capacity range | — | 300–850 tons (up to 3 MW) |
| Model | — | TCA |
| Compressor type | — | Oil-free magnetic-bearing centrifugal |
| Refrigerant options | — | R-515B or R-1234ze (GWP <1) |
| Ambient operating range | — | -20 to +130 °F (-29 to +54 °C) |
| Chilled-water delivery range | — | 60–86 °F (15–30 °C) |
| Rapid Restart | — | Standard feature |
| Equipment controller | — | Advanced Intelligent Controls for Data Centers |
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