Brand Introduction of Kulthorn Kirby Compressor Kulthorn Kirby Public Co., Ltd is the largest compressor manufacturer in Thailand and a well-known public company. Established in 1965, the company's shareholders include Tycoon (USA) and Kirby (Australia). The company has nine factories, three of which are compressor factories, with products ranging from 1/20 - 3.5HP piston and rotor compressors, all of which are sold in more than 100 countries and regions on five continents.
Typical Applications Home appliance field: Refrigerator compressor supplier for Midea, Haier and other brands. Commercial refrigeration: Core component of ice machines and cold storage equipment. Air conditioning system: Low noise solution for inverter air conditioners.
Types of Kulthorn Kirby Compressor 1. Kulthorn Kirby Piston Compressor Technology source: Produced in co-operation with Tecumseh (USA), using reciprocating piston technology. Applications: Domestic and commercial refrigeration equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, etc. Characteristics: Simple structure, strong adaptability, support a variety of refrigerants (such as R22, R134A, R404A). Representative model: KK-Tecumseh series (e.g. C-bz176L6Z). Power range: 1/20 HP to 3.5 HP (e.g. 1/5 HP corresponds to 176W). Refrigerant: Supporting R22, R134A, R404A, and many other types. Voltage adaptation: 7 voltage options (e.g. 220V/50Hz, 220V/60Hz). Back pressure type: Covering high, medium and low back pressure design, adapting to different refrigeration needs.
2. Kulthorn Kirby Rotary Compressor Technical co-operation: Jointly developed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan, specialised in air-conditioning systems. Characteristics: High efficiency and low vibration, suitable for inverter technology, smooth running. Representative models: Thacom series (such as Mitsubishi technology derivatives). Power range: 1 HP to 10 HP, suitable for air-conditioning systems. Refrigerant: R410A, R32 and other environmentally friendly materials. Energy efficiency rating: Some models reach A++, suitable for inverter control.
3. Kulthorn Kirby Energy-efficient Refrigerator Compressor Technology source: Acquiring Sanyo Thailand plant in Japan, focusing on environmentally friendly refrigerants (e.g. R134a, R600a). Application: Energy-efficient refrigerators and freezers, in line with the global trend of environmental protection. Representative Model: KPC series (e.g. KPC series high energy-efficiency models). Power range: 1/12 HP to 1/3 HP, designed for energy saving. Refrigerants: R134a, R600a (fluorine-free and environmentally friendly). Thermal performance: Heat distortion temperature up to 90-108°C (under 1.8MPa condition).
