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YMC² Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller

165-1,000 TR (580-3,516 kW)

The YORK® YMC² chiller reduces energy consumption and increases efficiency via advanced design and active magnetic-bearing technology.

  • Lubrication-free operation
  • Wide operating range to meet the needs of various applications
  • Exceptional performance to reduce energy costs
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YMC² Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller

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    Advancing Chiller Technology

    With years of YORK® chiller advancements and active magnetic-bearing technology, the YMC2 chiller delivers a lower overall cost of ownership, extraordinary efficiency, versatility, dependability and quiet operation – all in one of the widest-operating, fully integrated, optimized chillers available today.
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    Benefits

    Lowest Total Cost Of Ownership
    LOWEST TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

    Exceptional efficiency means the YMC² uses less energy, lowering operating costs. And fewer moving parts means lower maintenance costs.

    Versatile
    VERSATILE

    An unequaled range of operation allows for continuous performance under conditions that would normally shut down other chillers.

    Quiet
    QUIET

    The full chiller design results in very low sound levels.

    Reduced Footprint
    REDUCED FOOTPRINT

    YMC² chiller offers compact design with a shell option of 8 feet.

    Features

    • Stable operation with entering condenser water temperatures 30°F (16.7°C) below leaving chilled water set point
    • Offers exceptional efficiency with below 0.100 kW/ton at part load
    • Less complex magnetic-bearing technology for superior reliability and performance compared to refrigerant-lubricated, ceramic ball bearings
    • Fully integrated, lubrication-free and oil-free design
    • Lower total cost of ownership, competitive first cost, low maintenance and operating costs thanks to fewer moving parts
    • YMC² is OSPHP seismic certified to meet seismic safety requirements
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    Johnson Controls receives ISASecure® Certification through EXIDA​

    • Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has earned their third ISA Secure Component Security Assurance Certification for their YORK® YMC² Centrifugal Chiller
    • ISASecure CSA certification of the YORK® YMC² Centrifugal Chillers exemplifies Johnson Controls leadership in bringing cyber-resilient solutions to the smart buildings market
    • Certification to the ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 standard provides assurance that Johnson Controls and the YORK® brand adhere to stringent ISASecure technical security requirements for IACS components
    • Certification to the ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 standard provides assurance that Johnson Controls and the YORK® brand adhere to stringent ISASecure development lifecycle requirements
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    Engineering Guide

    160.84-EG1 (English)

    YMC² Engineering Guide

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    Magnetic Levitation in the York YMC2 Chiller/Johnson Controls (English)

    Video: The Power of Magnetic Levitation

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    The YORK YMC2 Magnetic Bearing Chiller (English)

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