Introducing Freeflex®: The future of compressor valve steel
Introducing the Freeflex® line, our advanced line of martensitic stainless compressor valve steels designed for efficiency and sustainability in the compressor industry.
Freeflex® Core, launched in 2021, features high strength, excellent ductility, and superior fatigue resistance, optimizing performance in high-pressure conditions. Ideal for residential and automotive air conditioning systems and heat pumps, it enhances energy efficiency.
The latest addition, Freeflex® Versa, further improves mechanical properties, combining exceptional strength with high ductility and outstanding fatigue resistance.
Together, Freeflex® Core and Freeflex® Versa showcase our commitment to innovation and sustainability in compressor valve technology.
Freeflex® Versa
Freeflex® Versa is a pioneering compressor valve steel, further improving mechanical properties, combining exceptional strength with high ductility and demonstrates outstanding fatigue resistance under both bending and impact stress conditions.
In the context of designing smaller and lighter compressors, Freeflex® Versa valve steel is essential for enabling further pace and pressure through the use of shorter, thinner, and more complex valve geometries. This advancement is critical for enhancing reliability and improving the Compressor Coefficient of Performance (COP) in future applications.
Freeflex® Core
Freeflex® Core is a next-generation, martensitic stainless compressor valve steel, distinguished by its high strength, excellent ductility, and superior fatigue resistance under bending and impact stress.
This steel is engineered for optimal performance in high-pressure conditions, promoting energy efficiency in compressor designs. Freeflex®Core is highly suitable for use in various applications, including residential and automotive air conditioning systems, and heat pumps, addressing modern demands for sustainability and energy conservation in the entire compressor industry.
Our Freeflex® line grades:
| Grade | Description |
| Freeflex® Versa | A next-level hardened and tempered martensitic stainless compressorvalve steel alloyed with, noted for its excellent dimensional tolerances and flatness, ensuring precision and consistency in manufacturing and assembly processes. |
| Freeflex® Core | A hardened and tempered martensitic stainless compressor valve steel alloyed with copper with excellent dimensional tolerances and flatness. |