HVACR professionals work with refrigerants daily, from residential mini-splits to industrial cold chain applications. Arkema’s Forane® Refrigerants deliver the reliability and innovation contractors need to navigate changing market demands and regulatory requirements.
“With evolving regulations in North America, it’s more important than ever to stay connected with the ACCA community. Providing news, tips, and training to technicians and installers is invaluable,” said Glenn Haun, General Manager, Fluorogases.
Hands-on education that builds expertise
Arkema understands that field education drives contractor success. Their technical expert, John Maiorana, conducts training sessions, participates in industry panels, and engages directly with ACCA, HVACR, and distributor communities.
Beyond in-person training, contractors access a comprehensive technical library at forane.arkema.com, including PT charts and detailed product information. This combination of hands-on education and readily available resources helps contractors stay current with product applications and installation best practices.
65 years of proven performance, focused on tomorrow’s solutions
Forane® Refrigerants have earned contractor trust across industries for over six decades. The product line serves comfort cooling applications — from residential window units to commercial air-conditioning systems — plus industrial refrigeration in supermarkets, warehouses, and ice rinks, along with critical cold chain transport applications.
The Forane® brand continues advancing toward lower-GWP solutions while maintaining the performance contractors expect. Forane® 32 (R-32) provides a low-GWP alternative to R-410A for air-conditioning systems. In Q3, Arkema expanded its lower-GWP portfolio with five additional products:
- Forane® 454B – R-410A replacement for comfort cooling
- Forane® 448A and 449A – Low- to medium-temperature commercial refrigeration
- Forane® 452A – Transport refrigeration systems
- Forane® 513A – Centrifugal chillers, medium-temperature refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps
Measurable retrofit success
When Solar Supply’s warehouse office in Lake Charles, LA, needed an air-conditioning retrofit, they chose Forane® 427A as their R-22 replacement. Solar Supply operates 57 locations across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, making their experience valuable for understanding retrofit performance.
Brent Miller’s Heating and A/C performed the retrofit on a 3.5-ton heat pump system, with Arkema technical personnel providing on-site support. The results exceeded expectations; operating pressures closely matched R-22 while the compressor ran at lower amps and discharge temperatures.
Paul Brame, Solar Supply’s local branch manager, described the retrofit as “quick and simple.” The system continues operating as expected with no performance issues, giving office occupants cool, comfortable temperatures.
Supporting the industry’s next phase
Market demand for lower-GWP refrigerants that match or exceed legacy product performance continues growing. Arkema remains committed to developing innovative solutions that meet these evolving requirements.
As grid electrification advances, Arkema focuses on supporting heat pump technologies and related applications. Products like Forane® 1233zd HTS suit data center and advanced AI infrastructure needs, positioning contractors to serve emerging market segments.
Stay connected with product innovations
Arkema’s team continues expanding its training and education programs to help contractors understand new product offerings and applications. Look for upcoming webinars and training sessions that keep you current with the latest Forane® solutions.
Learn more at forane.arkema.com.
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