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Commercial Cooling Specialist: Specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of walk-in freezers, reach-in coolers, and ice machines.
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Near-Azeotropic Composition: Ensures minimal temperature glide, providing predictable and stable system pressures during operation.
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Energy Efficient: Optimized for high-displacement compressors, helping to reduce electricity costs in large-scale refrigeration plants.
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System Longevity: High purity levels prevent the formation of non-condensable gases, protecting compressor valves from premature wear.
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Environmental Compliance: Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), meeting all current international environmental protocols.
Applications:
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Supermarket Display Cases and Food Storage Freezers.
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Walk-in Cold Rooms and Blast Chillers.
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Refrigerated Transport (Trucks, Vans, and Containers).
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Industrial Ice Machines and Large-scale Food Processing Units.
Technical Specifications (Attributes)
| Attribute | Detail |
| Brand | Lobocool |
| Model | R-404A |
| Chemical Name | Pentafluoroethane / Trifluoroethane / Tetrafluoroethane |
| Chemical Formula | R-125 (44%) / R-143a (52%) / R-134a (4%) |
| Refrigerant Type | HFC Blend (A1 Safety Group) |
| Cylinder Color | Orange (Industry Standard) |
| Lubricant Compatibility | POE (Polyolester Oil) Only |
| Boiling Point | -46.2°C (-51.2°F) |
| Critical Temperature | 72.1°C (161.7°F) |
| Country of Origin | UAE |
Logistics & Shipping
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Net Weight: 10.9 kg (24 lbs)
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Gross Weight: Approx. 14.2 kg
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Packaging Dimension: 24.5 cm x 24.5 cm x 42.5 cm
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Shipping Method: Classified as Non-Flammable Gas (Class 2.2).
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Warning: R-404A is a high-pressure blend. Elins Nigeria reminds technicians to always charge in the liquid phase to ensure the correct chemical balance of the blend enters the system.
Safety Note: R-404A must never be mixed with air for pressure testing; always use Dry Nitrogen. Because this gas uses POE oil, it is highly hygroscopic (absorbs moisture instantly).
Elins Nigeria Technical Advice: Keep the system sealed until the moment of charging, and always replace the filter drier whenever the system is opened for repairs to prevent “sludge” formation in the expansion valve.
Market Insight: In the Nigerian market, R-404A is the “Lifeblood of the Cold Chain.” From the frozen fish warehouses in Apapa to the supermarket hubs in Lekki and Ikeja, R-404A is the essential gas for low-temperature storage. Elins Nigeria positions Lobocool as the “Industrial Value” choice—delivering the high purity required to safeguard millions of Naira worth of frozen stock without the inflated price of European brands. Using genuine Lobocool prevents the “moisture-acid” reaction in POE oil that is the #1 cause of cold room compressor burnouts in Nigeria.








