LANCASTER, NY, May 12, 2021—The Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced the launch of its new Parker PoleStar Smart-E (PSE) Series cycling refrigerated compressed air dryer with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, R513A.

Compared to current Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants, such as R134a (GWP 1430) and R407C (GWP 1774), R513A is a Hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) with a remarkably low global warming potential of 573. This HFO refrigerant has no stratospheric ozone impact and is both non-toxic and non-flammable (ASHRAE A1 Class).

The PSE replaces Parker’s current refrigerated dryer offering for ranges 325-6000 scfm, the DRD Series. Like DRD, the PSE offers Smart Cycle energy-saving technology standard on all models, which delivers lower average absorbed power than non-cycling designs and comparable energy savings to other cycling designs.

Utilizing Parker’s state-of-the-art 4-in-1 aluminum heat exchanger with oversized cross flow design, the PSE reduces energy consumption while delivering industry-leading pressure drops (average 2.0 psid). Parker PSE transitions away from traditional tube and fin coil by utilizing highly efficient micro-channel condensers, thereby minimizing refrigerant charges on all units by roughly 40% compared with traditional condensing solutions.

A new, modern range of programmable controllers have been designed, with touch screen panels available on PSE700 and larger, to make PSE easy to use, allow easy access to performance data and enhance serviceability.

All PSE models are Industry 4.0 ready with some level of Modbus protocol available as standard. PSE1400 and larger also come standard with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) capabilities. These advanced features simplify remote connectivity, monitoring and control for data management, maintenance and servicing needs.

Other notable PSE upgrades include:

• Compliant scroll refrigeration compressors on all PSE models
• Pressure gauges for refrigeration circuit on models PSE700 and up
• Ingress protection rating of IP54 on models PSE700 and up
• Variable speed condenser fan(s) on models PSE1400 and up
• Dryer Status LED on models PSE1400 and up
• Electronically controlled hot gas bypass valve on models PSE1400 and up
• New 4-in-1 heat exchanger reduces number of banked HX on large flow systems PSE2000 and up
• Air in/out with clamped manifold caps and flanges on both sides of models PSE2000 and up

Overall, PSE introduces several upgrades that deliver enhanced performance, increased energy savings, lower operating costs, higher reliability, ease of use and service – while reducing environmental impact.

For more information or for assistance with sizing and quoting, please contact the Parker IGFG Applications Engineering team at FAFquotes@parker.com.

About Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation (IGFG) Division

Parker Hannifin’s IGFG Division protects and purifies using diverse solutions engineered for the customer's unique application. We are the filtration resource for customers backed by state-of-the-art labs and advanced filtration research, world-class manufacturing processes, and application engineering experience for any filtration challenge.

About Parker

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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