The world’s leader in oil-free compressor technology
Danfoss is the leading manufacturer of oil free compressors and is the pioneer of the Danfoss Turbocor® compressor - the world’s first oil-free magnetic bearing compressor for the HVAC industry.
Danfoss Turbocor® compressors use advanced technology to deliver high efficiency and low sound levels in a compact footprint. Industry leading performance is achieved by using oil free, magnetic bearings that provide world class efficiency and zero performance degradation over the life of the compressor. Permanent magnet motors and variable speed drives provide unmatched full and part load efficiency.
Danfoss Turbocor® oil-free centrifugal compressors have the flexibility to be used in air cooled, water cooled or evaporative cooled chillers operating in wide range of applications such as comfort cooling, low temperature process, ice storage and heat recovery. This flexibility has resulted in over 70,000 compressors installed in jobsites around the world.
Danfoss Turbocor® compressors are manufactured in Tallahassee, Florida and Shanghai, China in a ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facility. Sales and service centers are located in the USA, Europe and Asia to serve customers around the world.
Danfoss Turbocor® technology has been recognized with awards from many prestigious organizations including the USA EPA, AHRI/ASHRAE USA, Natural Resources Canada and the Institute of Refrigeration – England.
Features and benefits
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40 to 400 TR compressors for chillers and heat pumps
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A pioneering oil-free centrifugal technology for best-in-class lifetime costs in chillers
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A compact, lightweight and quiet solution
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Compatible with low GWP refrigerants R1234ze, R513A and R515B
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ETL Listed and CE Compliant
Celebrating 30 years of innovation
In 2025, Danfoss Turbocor® celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of pioneering advancements in the HVAC industry. Celebrate our 30th anniversary by exploring our milestones and innovations in sustainability and efficiency.
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Compressor service for Danfoss Turbocor® compressors is easier than ever with the Danfoss TurboTool® App. You can troubleshoot potential issues right from your mobile phone by entering the symptoms into the app and instantly receive a list of recommendations for how to resolve the problem.
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Danfoss conducted a study to see how long term operation affected performance on Danfoss Turbocor® compressors. The results showed that oil-free, magnetic bearing compressors maintained consistent performance even after 10+ years of operation.
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The Danfoss ChillerROI app simplifies the decision-making process by allowing you to estimate the return on investment (ROI) using a few pieces of basic information. Simply enter the parameters into the app, and you’ll get a side-by-side comparison that displays the expected long- and short-term costs. Then, you can choose the best chiller for the situation.
Building chillers with Danfoss products and solutions enables you to optimize energy efficiency, reduce development time and obtain reliable performance for multiple chiller platform types and uses.
From the homes we live in, the places we work and the stores we rely on to our food production, water purification and transport – energy efficiency is where the future of a sustainable existence starts.
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Product range
Danfoss Turbocor®model TTS oil free compressors are available in four different models ranging from 60 tons to 200 tons / 200 to 700 kW utilizing R134a or low GWP R513A.
Danfoss Turbocor® model TTH / TGH oil free compressors, optimized for high lift applications are available in two different models utilizing R134a or R513A (107 tons / 376 kW) or ultra-low GWP R1234ze and R515B (82 tons / 288 kW).
Danfoss Turbocor® model VTT oil free compressor is available with a capacity up to 400 tons / 1430 kW using R134a. This compressor is designed for water and evaporative cooled chiller applications.
Danfoss Turbocor® model VTX oil free compressor is available with a capacity up to 450 ton / 1600 kW using R134a. This compressor is design for water and evaporative cooled chiller applications.
Danfoss Turbocor model TGS oil free compressors are available in 5 different models ranging from 40 tons to 150 / 140 kW to 540 kW utilizing ultra-low GWP R1234ze or R515B.
Danfoss Turbocor® Cloud Services is the latest connected solution from Danfoss designed specifically for Turbocor Compressors. The cloud-based dashboard collects compressor information to provide powerful insight into your compressor and chiller systems performance.
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Documents
Software
Related solutions
Today’s HVAC systems have high demands. HVAC systems are not only required to meet energy and performance standards but also provide building owners with exceptional benefits.
Learning
Service and Support videos
Danfoss offers the most comprehensive library of service videos in the industry to help you with troubleshooting Danfoss Turbocor® compressors in the field. These videos are available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Chinese for our global customers. Check out our expanded playlist of videos on our YouTube channel.
See the full list of available videos for Danfoss Turbocor® compressors
Case studies
The new Alsik hotel in Southern Denmark sets a higher standard in energy-efficiency and is built to reach 76% CO₂-neutrality. A main contributor is the 900-kW chillers by Clint (a company of G.I. Industrial Holding) which features award-winning Danfoss Turbocor oil-free compressors.
Danfoss conducted a study to see how long term operation affected performance on Danfoss Turbocor® compressors. The results showed that oil-free, magnetic bearing compressors maintained consistent performance even after 10+ years of operation.
Inverter chiller retrofit brings huge savings in a five star hotel installation, operating and maintenance costs, with compact Danfoss inverter oil–free compressor Turbocor®.
A world leading company in wireless technologies opt for three 1,400-ton chillers powered by 21 Danfoss Turbocor™ compressors to improve efficiency and lower costs at data center.
Videos
Service and Support videos
Danfoss offers the most comprehensive library of service videos in the industry to help you with troubleshooting Danfoss Turbocor® compressors in the field. These videos are available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Chinese for our global customers. Check out our expanded playlist of videos on our YouTube channel.
See the full list of available videos for Danfoss Turbocor® compressors
News
Built on the top-performing ETS 5M valve, the new ETS 5T offers a reliable, robust valve in a compact size. The company is also introducing an enhanced version of its successful ETS 5M valve, covering an even wider range of applications.
Danfoss introduces TurbocorCloud®, a cloud solution designed to enhance the performance of Turbocor® compressors through smart, connected technology. This platform provides users with seamless remote access to optimize compressor systems efficiently, effectively reducing the need for site visits.
A dedicated water lab was developed and installed in our Nordborg production site in Denmark to test the performance of various water nozzle configurations for customers. This setup allows us to validate product efficiency under diverse use cases like humidification, dust control, and adiabatic cooling.
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