Trend One: Full Transition to New Refrigerants
R22 is fully phased out and R410A is shrinking, with R32 and R290 becoming mainstream. New refrigerants run at higher pressure and demand cleaner systems - component pressure ratings, material compatibility and desiccant formulas all need re-validation.
For buyers, sizing to new-refrigerant duty is now a basic requirement; simply installing old models in new systems no longer works.
Trend Two: Heat Pump Market Boom
Heat pump applications - heating, hot water, drying - are growing fast. Heat pump duty spans wide operating ranges with frequent low-temperature starts, placing far higher demands on filter driers, accumulators and oil separators than standard air conditioning. Demand for heat-pump-specific components will keep rising.
Trend Three: Efficiency and Quality Upgrade
Whole-unit efficiency standards keep rising, and component quality plus system matching become the competitive key. Source factories with complete testing capability, stable process and batch delivery will win more orders.