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Garrett HVAC Compressor and HVAC Rooftop Applications

Oil-Free E-Cooling Compressor for HVAC

Efficient. Reliable. Future‑Ready.

Our new oil‑free centrifugal refrigerant compressor sets a new benchmark in HVAC cooling performance, delivering high‑efficiency, foil‑bearing reliability, and a compact, maintenance‑light design. Fully compatible with ultra‑low GWP and natural refrigerants, it enables sustainable, high‑performance thermal management for next‑generation HVAC systems and retrofits.

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Key Benefits

Superior Energy Efficiency

Garrett’s innovative centrifugal compressor offers significant cost savings compared to scroll compressor technology

No maintenance and cost requirements

The oil-free units significantly reduce regular maintenance costs and intervals. The risk of costly down-times and failures is significantly reduced

Enable low GWP refrigerants & Building retrofit

Unlike scroll compressors, the technology is enabling significant greenhouse gas reductions in the commercial and industrial HVAC space and facilitating building retrofits

Less noise and vibration

Noise intensity and vibration is half of comparable solutions thanks to Garrett’s centrifugal technology and extensive experience in high-speed balancing

Significantly smaller and lighter packaging

More than 80% lighter and more than 50% smaller than comparable solutions

Technology response time

Faster ramp-up and shut-down capabilities, enabling target cooling performance when urgently needed, such as heat spikes in data centers to protect the assets and ensure optimal computing performance

Extended Application Range

Solutions from 7 to 500 tons for diverse applications, from mobility to rooftop units and chillers.

Garrett Rooftop HVAC & Heat Pumps

Rooftop HVAC & Heat Pumps

Smaller units, lower noise, easier retrofits when switching to low GWP refrigerants

Industrial and Data Center Cooling

Operation under higher suction temperature, compact, high-reliability thermal management

Garrett Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Space-efficient cooling under all conditions

Air Conditioning in Tight Spaces

Flexible integration for space-limited designs

Ready to Redefine Your Cooling Strategy?

Garrett’s oil-free centrifugal compressor is more than a product, it’s a technology for more efficient, quieter, more compact cooling systems. Whether you’re designing next-gen heat pumps, Battery Energy Storage Systems, or data center HVAC, Garrett is ready to be your partner.

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Built on Automotive-Proven Foil Bearing Technology

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Garrett’s oil-free airfoil bearing technology is fully developed and validated through over 15 years of real-world automotive and HVAC experience. Designed for high-speed operation without lubrication, it delivers maintenance-free performance, long-term reliability, and consistent operation under harsh conditions. Proven at automotive scale, this technology brings durability, efficiency, and peace of mind to modern HVAC applications.

Compressor Characteristics

Oil-free, high-speed centrifugal design
Operating at 90,000+ RPM
Foil-bearing technology
Enables frictionless, oil-free operation with less maintenance, in production since 2016
Micron-level rotor balancing
Ensures low vibration, higher reliability, and extended system life
Optimized fluid dynamics
Aerodynamic stages designed for high efficiency
Compact and lightweight
More than 50% smaller and 80% lighter than legacy solutions
Advanced motor control & power electronics
Leveraging Garrett’s e-compression expertise from E-Turbo and fuel cell products
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Why Garrett?

Garrett Motion

70+ Years of engineering leadership in high-speed turbomachinery and oil-free technologies – now bringing automotive‑proven technology to HVAC, delivering higher efficiency, ultra‑low GWP readiness, and retrofit‑friendly performance

  • Proven expertise in oil-free foil bearing technology, validated since 2016
  • In-house development of high-speed (200,000+ RPM) electric motors, ultra‑high switching frequency inverters, and model‑based, predictive control
  • Track record of driving robust innovation for highly competitive industries
  • Global footprint in engineering and production to improve collaboration efficiency

Recent E-Cooling Compressor Updates

October 29, 2026
Garrett Motion’s Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressor Technology Advances Data Center Cooling Applications
...HVAC and cooling applications, Garrett’s oil-free centrifugal compressor combines high-speed centrifugal compression and oil-free air foil bearing technology to deliver high efficiency and reliability while reducing maintenance requirements. Operating at...
April 8, 2026
Garrett Motion Showcases Breakthrough Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressor Portfolio at China Refrigeration Expo 2026
...one of the fastest-growing HVAC markets,” said Olivier Rabiller, President & CEO of Garrett Motion. “Garrett is leveraging its differentiated technologies, proven in demanding automotive applications, to deliver disruptive solutions...
March 9, 2026
China Refrigeration Expo 2026
On April 8–10, 2026, in Beijing, China, Garrett Motion will join China Refrigeration Expo 2026, one of the largest, most professional, and authoritative brand exhibitions in the global HVAC&R industry.…
February 20, 2026
Garrett Motion’s E-Cooling Compressor is Redefining Thermal Management Efficiency & Power for Electric Buses and Trucks in China
Truck and Bus HVAC integration leader Cling has awarded Garrett volume production of its breakthrough oil-free, foil bearing centrifugal compressor, with start of production in 2027 PLYMOUTH, MI. and ROLLE,...
February 12, 2026
Garrett Motion Launching First Commercial Application of its MEG Turbo Platform with Weichai Marine and Genset Engines
...technology for battery electric vehicles in the automotive sector and beyond. Global Media Investor Relations CHINA Media Fabrice Spenninck Cyril Grandjean Yang Hu MediaRelations@garrettmotion.com investorrelations@garrettmotion.com yang.hu1@garrettmotion.com Other Relevant News HVAC...
February 2, 2026
Garrett Motion introduces breakthrough oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for HVAC systems at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas.
...spectrum of commercial HVAC needs, including rooftop/unitary units, chillers for comfort cooling, various data center cooling applications, and battery energy storage applications. Trials with leading HVAC system integrators have proven...
February 2, 2026
Trane Technologies and Garrett Motion Collaborate to Advance Ultra High Efficiency Commercial HVAC Solutions
...oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. The collaboration brings together Trane’s industry-leading Commercial HVAC system expertise and performance with Garrett’s breakthrough oil-free high-speed...
February 2, 2026
Product Info – HVAC E-Cooling Compressor
Our oil-free centrifugal compressor combines advanced aerodynamics, high-speed motor technology, and foil bearing design to deliver high efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. This industry-leading solution supports…
January 14, 2026
AHR Vegas Expo 2026
From February 2–4, 2026, in Las Vegas, USA, Garrett Motion will join AHR Expo 2026, the leading global event for the HVACR community. The event…
October 29, 2025
Garrett Motion Rings Nasdaq Bell to Mark 70 Years of Innovation
...HVAC and industrial refrigeration These markets demonstrate Garrett’s agility and its commitment to applying automotive-grade technologies to new frontiers. On this milestone occasion, Garrett thanks its employees, partners, and customers...
September 26, 2025
The Future of HVAC is Oil-Free: Garrett’s Centrifugal Compressor for Low-GWP Refrigerants
...cooling technologies engineered for reliability, safety, and efficiency from the start. Garrett’s oil-free centrifugal compressor is purpose-built for this next generation of HVAC systems. It enables: Compact installation in space-constrained...
August 7, 2025
The Quiet Revolution in HVAC: Why Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressors Are Reshaping the Industry
...high. Garrett: Engineering the Future of HVAC Garrett’s oil-free E-Cooling solution brings aerospace-grade precision and seven decades of turbomachinery and foil bearing expertise to the HVAC world. Built with the...

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