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.
Oil-Free and Magnetic Bearings: These compressors are characterized by their use of oil-free, magnetic bearings. This feature ensures that the compressors maintain their efficiency and performance throughout their operational life, with zero performance degradation caused by oil-related issues.
Permanent Magnet Motors and Variable Speed Drives: Danfoss Turbocor compressors are equipped with permanent magnet motors and variable speed drives, enhancing their overall efficiency. These technologies allow for precise control and optimization of performance at both full and part load conditions.
High Efficiency and Low Sound Levels: Danfoss Turbocor compressors are designed to provide high efficiency and operate with low sound levels. This is crucial for HVAC systems, where both energy efficiency and noise levels are important requirements.
Versatile Applications: These oil-free centrifugal compressors are adaptable to a wide range of applications. They can be used in air-cooled, water-cooled, or evaporative-cooled chillers. This versatility makes them suitable for various cooling and HVAC requirements, including comfort cooling, low-temperature processes, ice storage, and heat recovery.
Proven Track Record: With over 140,000 compressors installed in various job sites around the world, Danfoss Turbocor compressors have established a strong reputation for reliability and performance in the HVAC industry.
Global Presence: Danfoss Turbocor compressors are manufactured in ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities located in Tallahassee, Florida, and Shanghai, China. The company also maintains sales and service centers in the USA, Europe, and Asia to support customers worldwide.
Features and benefits
40 to 450 TR compressors for chillers and heat pumps
Best-in-class lifetime costs in chillers
A compact, lightweight and quiet solution
Reduced operating and maintenance costs
Zero performance degradation over time
Low carbon footprint / high energy efficiency
Compatible with low GWP refrigerants R1234ze, R513A and R515B
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.
Oil-free compressors maintain consistent performance over time
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.
Product range
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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| Price list | 2024 Price Guide - Turbocor Compressors | English | Multiple | 16 Sep, 2024 | 1.4 MB | |
| Brochure | Danfoss Turbocor Compressor Specification Sheet | English | Multiple | 13 Aug, 2024 | 8.0 MB | |
| Brochure | Danfoss TurbocorCloud® Service | English | Multiple | 13 May, 2024 | 3.5 MB | |
| Product Environmental Information - BI | EPD for Turbocor compressor TGS490 | English | Multiple | 22 May, 2023 | 2.5 MB | |
| Product Environmental Information - BI | EPD Turbocor compressor TTH375 | English | Multiple | 22 May, 2023 | 2.5 MB |
Learning
Danfoss Turbocor® Learning Center
Danfoss offers a series of online training materials for technicians working on Danfoss Turbocor® oil-free compressors—further extending the support and learning resources to help users and OEMs maintain long-lasting performance. A series of 12 e-lessons provide a helpful overview of the unique oil-free technology, and why it’s different from a conventional compressor.
The 12 Turbocor e-lessons are required before attending in-person training. They are available for free and on-demand through the Danfoss Learning portal. For more information, visit: https://www.danfoss.com/en/service-and-support/learning/
Danfoss also offers a wide range of in-person Turbocor training resources—including comprehensive two-day training events at our Tallahassee facility or on-site training for larger groups.
Registration and contact information for in-person training
- Go to the Service Training Webpage below to register for service and repair courses Turbocor Training Registration Website
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.
Case stories
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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.
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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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Inverter chiller retrofit brings huge savings in a five star hotel installation, operating and maintenance costs, with compact Danfoss inverter oil–free compressor Turbocor®.
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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.
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News
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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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The new line of gas detection sensors by Danfoss Sensing Solutions features photoacoustic technology and a patented inverted design and is intended for HVAC and commercial refrigeration systems.
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Optimizing energy efficiency shouldn’t be complex. That’s why Danfoss created MyDrive® Energy—a digital tool designed to help customers evaluate energy and cost savings when upgrading their installations with drives from Danfoss. The integrated Efficiency Calculator succeeds MyDrive® ecoSmart, bringing everything into one place and making compliance and efficiency assessments easier than ever.
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