Refrigerator Compressor by Refrigerant Type R134a R600a R290 Vestar

Refrigerator Compressor by Refrigerant Type OEM

Introduction:

Title: Complete Compressor Lineup by Refrigerant – R134a, R600a, R290

Refrigerant Type	Technology	Capacity Range	COP Range	Key Features	Typical Applications
R134a Compressors	Reciprocating	50W – 250W	0.95 – 1.40	Traditional refrigerant, non-flammable, POE oil, proven reliability, PTC/RSIR start	Mini fridges, dorm refrigerators, replacement market, export to regions without R600a adoption
R600a (Isobutane) Compressors	Reciprocating / Rotary / Inverter Linear	50W – 450W	1.20 – 2.15	Low GWP (3), energy efficient, quiet operation, mineral oil, flammable (A3)	Most residential refrigerators, energy-saving designs, premium appliances, current market standard
R290 (Propane) Compressors	Rotary / Inverter Linear	150W – 500W	1.50 – 2.10	Low GWP (3), excellent low-temperature performance, high efficiency, flammable (A3)	Chest freezers, commercial display cases, walk-in coolers, high-capacity units

UL/ETL certified – all refrigerant types meet North American safety standards
115V/60Hz standard (12/24V DC options for select R600a models)
Charge limits: R600a ≤150g, R290 ≤150g per refrigeration circuit (UL compliant)
20 years appliance manufacturing – full certification support for flammable refrigerants

Product Details

Vestar Refrigerator Compressor Series – By Refrigerant Type

Refrigerant	Model	Technology	Cooling Capacity (W)	Cooling Capacity (BTU/h)	Power Input (W)	COP	Voltage	Oil Type	Sound (dB)	Displacement (cc)	Application
R134a	VR1‑R50	Reciprocating	50	170	53	0.94	115V/60Hz	POE	41	3.8	Mini fridge, wine cooler
R134a	VR1‑R70	Reciprocating	70	239	67	1.05	115V/60Hz	POE	42	4.2	Dorm fridge, beverage
R134a	VR1‑R95	Reciprocating	95	324	79	1.20	115V/60Hz	POE	43	5.0	Compact refrigerator
R134a	VR1‑R112	Reciprocating	112	382	91	1.23	115V/60Hz	POE	44	5.5	Compact refrigerator
R134a	VR1‑R135	Reciprocating	135	461	103	1.31	115V/60Hz	POE	45	6.0	Top‑mount refrigerator
R134a	VR1‑R170	Reciprocating	170	580	126	1.35	115V/60Hz	POE	46	6.5	Top‑mount refrigerator
R134a	VR1‑R205	Reciprocating	205	700	146	1.40	115V/60Hz	POE	47	7.0	Large top‑mount
R600a	VR6‑R95	Reciprocating	95	324	79	1.20	115V/60Hz	Mineral	43	5.0	Compact refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑R120	Reciprocating	120	410	92	1.30	115V/60Hz	Mineral	44	5.5	Compact refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑R150	Reciprocating	150	512	108	1.39	115V/60Hz	Mineral	45	6.0	Top‑mount refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑RO120	Rotary	120	410	75	1.60	115V/60Hz	Mineral	40	5.8	Compact freezer
R600a	VR6‑RO150	Rotary	150	512	94	1.60	115V/60Hz	Mineral	41	6.5	Top‑mount refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑RO180	Rotary	180	614	110	1.64	115V/60Hz	Mineral	41	7.2	Bottom‑mount refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑RO200	Rotary	200	682	120	1.66	115V/60Hz	Mineral	42	7.8	Bottom‑mount refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑RO250	Rotary	250	853	150	1.66	115V/60Hz	Mineral	43	9.0	Side‑by‑side refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑LI180	Inverter Linear	180	614	90	2.00	115V/60Hz	Mineral	32	7.0	French door refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑LI220	Inverter Linear	220	751	108	2.04	115V/60Hz	Mineral	33	8.0	French door refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑LI280	Inverter Linear	280	955	135	2.07	115V/60Hz	Mineral	34	9.5	Side‑by‑side refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑LI320	Inverter Linear	320	1,092	155	2.06	115V/60Hz	Mineral	34	10.5	Built‑in refrigerator
R600a	VR6‑LI380	Inverter Linear	380	1,297	180	2.11	115V/60Hz	Mineral	35	12.0	Premium built‑in
R290	VR9‑RO150	Rotary	150	512	100	1.50	115V/60Hz	Mineral	44	7.0	Chest freezer
R290	VR9‑RO180	Rotary	180	614	120	1.50	115V/60Hz	Mineral	45	7.5	Chest freezer
R290	VR9‑RO200	Rotary	200	682	133	1.50	115V/60Hz	Mineral	45	8.5	Chest freezer
R290	VR9‑RO250	Rotary	250	853	167	1.50	115V/60Hz	Mineral	46	9.5	Commercial display
R290	VR9‑RO300	Rotary	300	1,023	200	1.50	115V/60Hz	Mineral	47	11.0	Commercial display
R290	VR9‑LI320	Inverter Linear	320	1,092	160	2.00	115V/60Hz	Mineral	36	10.5	Walk‑in cooler
R290	VR9‑LI380	Inverter Linear	380	1,297	185	2.05	115V/60Hz	Mineral	36	12.0	Walk‑in cooler
R290	VR9‑LI420	Inverter Linear	420	1,433	200	2.10	115V/60Hz	Mineral	37	13.0	Walk‑in freezer
R290	VR9‑LI450	Inverter Linear	450	1,535	214	2.10	115V/60Hz	Mineral	37	13.5	Walk‑in freezer
R290	VR9‑LI500	Inverter Linear	500	1,706	238	2.10	115V/60Hz	Mineral	38	14.5	Large walk‑in freezer

Refrigerant Properties Comparison

Property	R134a	R600a (Isobutane)	R290 (Propane)
GWP (Global Warming Potential)	1,430	3	3
ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential)	0	0	0
Flammability Class	A1 (non-flammable)	A3 (highly flammable)	A3 (highly flammable)
Safety Group	A1	A3	A3
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	102.0	58.1	44.1
Boiling Point at 1 atm (°C)	-26.1	-11.7	-42.1
Critical Temperature (°C)	101.1	134.7	96.7
Critical Pressure (MPa)	4.07	3.64	4.25
Lubricant Oil	POE (Polyolester)	Mineral Oil / AB	Mineral Oil / AB
Charge Limit (UL/EN)	No limit	≤150g per circuit	≤150g per circuit
Relative Efficiency	Baseline	+15-25%	+10-20% (low temp)

Efficiency Comparison by Refrigerant

Capacity Range	R134a COP	R600a COP	R290 COP	Best Refrigerant for Efficiency
50W – 100W	0.95 – 1.20	1.20 – 1.40	–	R600a
100W – 150W	1.20 – 1.35	1.40 – 1.60	1.50	R600a
150W – 200W	1.35 – 1.40	1.60 – 1.80	1.50 – 1.60	R600a
200W – 250W	–	1.66 – 1.90	1.50 – 1.65	R600a
250W – 350W	–	1.90 – 2.07	1.65 – 2.00	R600a (mid-temp), R290 (low-temp)
350W – 500W	–	2.00 – 2.15	2.00 – 2.10	Equivalent (application dependent)

Application Suitability by Refrigerant

Application	R134a	R600a	R290	Recommended Refrigerant
Mini Fridge / Wine Cooler	★★★★★	★★★	–	R134a (non-flammable for small units)
Dorm Refrigerator	★★★★★	★★★	–	R134a (safety in student housing)
Top‑Mount Refrigerator	★★	★★★★★	★★	R600a (best efficiency)
Bottom‑Mount Refrigerator	–	★★★★★	★★★	R600a
Side‑by‑Side Refrigerator	–	★★★★★	★★★	R600a
French Door Refrigerator	–	★★★★★	★★	R600a (quiet, efficient)
Built‑In Refrigerator	–	★★★★★	★★	R600a
Chest Freezer	–	★★	★★★★★	R290 (best low-temp performance)
Commercial Display Case	★★	★★	★★★★★	R290 (efficiency, low-temp)
Walk‑In Cooler / Freezer	–	–	★★★★★	R290 (high capacity, low-temp)
Replacement / Export Market	★★★★★	★★	–	R134a (where R600a not adopted)

Safety Requirements by Refrigerant

Requirement	R134a	R600a	R290
Flameproof Enclosure	Not required	Required	Required
Sealed System Leak Detection	Standard	Enhanced	Enhanced
Spark Protection	Standard	All potential ignition sources eliminated	All potential ignition sources eliminated
Ventilation Requirements	Standard	Enhanced airflow around compressor	Enhanced airflow around compressor
Service Training	Standard	Specialized flammable refrigerant training	Specialized flammable refrigerant training
Transport Classification	Non-hazardous	Flammable gas (Class 2.1)	Flammable gas (Class 2.1)

Regulatory Status by Region

Region	R134a	R600a	R290
United States (EPA SNAP)	Approved (phasing down)	Approved (≤150g)	Approved (≤150g)
Canada	Approved (phasing down)	Approved (≤150g)	Approved (≤150g)
European Union (F-Gas)	Phase down (GWP 1430)	Approved (GWP 3)	Approved (GWP 3)
China	Approved	Approved	Approved (with limits)
Japan	Approved	Approved	Restricted
Australia/New Zealand	Approved	Approved	Approved

Oil Type Compatibility

Refrigerant	Recommended Oil	Oil Charge	Miscibility	Notes
R134a	POE (Polyolester)	250 – 500 ml	Good	Hygroscopic – moisture sensitive
R600a	Mineral Oil / AB	200 – 400 ml	Excellent	Non-hygroscopic, compatible with mineral oils
R290	Mineral Oil / AB	200 – 450 ml	Excellent	Non-hygroscopic, good lubricity

OEM/ODM Capabilities by Refrigerant

Service	R134a	R600a	R290
Basic Branding	✓	✓	✓
Custom Packaging	✓	✓	✓
Performance Tuning	✓	✓	✓
Flammable Refrigerant Certification Support	–	✓	✓
UL/ETL File Access	✓	✓	✓
Charge Limit Optimization	–	✓	✓
Safety Documentation	Standard	Enhanced	Enhanced

Mixed Container Options by Refrigerant

Refrigerant Mix	Can Mix Within Refrigerant	Can Mix Across Refrigerants	MOQ
R134a Only	✓	–	1×40HQ
R600a Only	✓	–	1×40HQ
R290 Only	✓	–	1×40HQ
Mixed (Any)	–	✓	2×40HQ

Certifications & Compliance

UL / ETL (North America) – all refrigerant types
UL 60335-2-34 + flammable refrigerant annex (R600a/R290)
IEC 60335-2-34 safety standard
RoHS / REACH compliant
EPA SNAP listed for all refrigerants
CARB compliant for R600a/R290

[Contact our engineering team for refrigerant selection assistance and volume pricing.]

Reviews

Name:*
E-mail:*
Comment:*

Inquiry Now

Name:*
Tel:
E-mail:*
Country:
Message:*

(Only in jpg, png, zip format, the file size is with in 2M)

Refrigerator Compressor by Refrigerant Type OEM

Products