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YORK YLAA Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller vs YORK YZ Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.

HVAC & Climate Systems
YORK YLAA Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
Compact air-cooled scroll chiller covering 40–230 TR with dual independent refrigerant circuits, microchannel condensers, and a footprint 20–35% lighter than class average.

HVAC & Climate Systems
YORK YZ Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller
by Johnson Controls | YORK
The first centrifugal chiller purpose-built for ultra-low-GWP R-1233zd(E), combining magnetic-bearing efficiency with a future-proof refrigerant strategy.
| Cost of ownership | YORK YLAA Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller | YORK YZ Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | YORK YLAA Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller | YORK YZ Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity Range (60 Hz) | 40–230 TR | — |
| Cooling Capacity Range (50 Hz) | 57–142 TR | — |
| Cooling Capacity Range (kW) | 140–800 kW | 580–4,747 kW |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | R-1233zd(E) |
| Compressor Type | Suction-gas cooled hermetic scroll | Active magnetic-bearing centrifugal |
| Independent Refrigerant Circuits | 2 | — |
| Refrigerant Charge Reduction vs Round-Tube | Up to 50% | — |
| Weight Reduction vs Class Average | 20–35% | — |
| Evaporator Type | Brazed-plate heat exchanger | — |
| Condenser Type | Microchannel coil | — |
| Certifications | AHRI 550/590, 551/591; UL 1995; ASHRAE 15 | — |
| Cooling Capacity Range | — | 165–1,350 TR |
| Part-Load Efficiency | — | < 0.100 kW/ton |
| Maximum Part-Load COP | — | Up to 38 (minimum-lift conditions) |
| Annual Energy Saving vs Fixed-Speed Oil-Bearing | — | Up to 35% |
| Refrigerant GWP | — | 1 |
| Refrigerant Safety Class | — | ASHRAE A1 (non-flammable) |
| Drive | — | Integral variable-speed drive |
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