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APX Air-Cooled Chiller vs CGAM Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in HVAC & Climate Systems.

HVAC & Climate Systems
APX Air-Cooled Chiller
by Petra Engineering Industries
Mid-range air-cooled chiller with semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors, covering 35–460 TR across 50 Hz and 60 Hz markets for commercial cooling in space-constrained rooftop applications.

HVAC & Climate Systems
CGAM Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
by Trane Technologies
Compact air-cooled scroll chiller rated 20–130 tons with low-GWP R-454B, combining quiet operation with flexible process-cooling and heat-recovery options.
| Cost of ownership | APX Air-Cooled Chiller | CGAM Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | APX Air-Cooled Chiller | CGAM Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (50 Hz) | 123–1,372 kW (35–390 TR) | — |
| Cooling capacity (60 Hz) | 141–1,618 kW (40–460 TR) | — |
| Compressor type | Semi-hermetic reciprocating, independent circuits | Scroll with intermediate discharge valves (IDV) |
| Condenser coil (standard) | Copper tube / aluminium fin | — |
| Condenser coil (optional) | Copper tube / copper fin, epoxy-coated piping | — |
| Refrigerant-side design pressure | 1,000 kPa | — |
| Water-side max working pressure | 1,500 kPa | — |
| Base construction | Welded C-channel, heavy-duty lifting lugs | — |
| Electrical panel rating | NEMA 3X / IP54 | — |
| Low-ambient heater options | 0 °C / −18 °C / −29 °C | — |
| Capacity range | — | 20–130 tons |
| Model | — | CGAM |
| Refrigerant | — | R-454B (low-GWP) |
| Ambient operating range | — | -20 to +125 °F (-29 to +52 °C) |
| Chilled-fluid operating range | — | 0–65 °F (-18 to +18 °C) |
| Heat recovery outlet (max) | — | 140 °F (60 °C) |
| BAS integration | — | BACnet, LonTalk, hardwired points |
| Equipment controller | — | Symbio 800 with AdaptiView interface |
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