Alleima recently participated in the 10th International Conference on Compressor and Refrigeration (ICCR 2025), held from July 9-11 in Xi'an, China. As one of the world's most authoritative conferences in this field - alongside Purdue University's and City University of London's events - ICCR 2025 brought together over 500 experts from academia and industry to address critical challenges in compressor efficiency, system optimization, and sustainable refrigeration technologies.
At our exhibition booth, we showcased our specialized valve steel solutions that meet the demanding requirements of modern refrigeration systems. Our product portfolio included:
- Alleima® Freeflex Versa: A martensitic stainless steel developed specifically for enhanced fatigue resistance in compressor valve applications
- Alleima® Freeflex Core: Our high-performance martensitic stainless steel solution
- Alleima® Hiflex: A versatile martensitic stainless steel option
- Alleima® 7C27Mo2: A proven martensitic stainless steel grade
- Alleima® 20C: Our carbon steel solution for certain compressor applications
These materials support various refrigeration and HVAC applications including residential and commercial systems, heat pumps, and industrial cooling equipment.
The conference's technical program featured valuable contributions from our experts:
- Anders Hoel, Strip Division R&D Principal, presented "A New Advanced Compressor Valve Steel for the Refrigeration and Freezer Industry," detailing the development of Freeflex® Versa and its improved mechanical properties for demanding refrigeration applications
- Guofan Zhang, China Strip Application Center Manager, delivered a presentation on "Alleima High-Performance Precision Strip Steel & Application," sharing practical insights into material selection and application engineering
The event highlighted several key industry trends that align with our material development focus:
- The need for steel materials that can support smaller, more energy-efficient compressor designs
- Growing requirements for enhanced durability in high-cycle applications
- The importance of material consistency in maintaining compressor performance
We were particularly grateful for the meaningful exchanges with compressor engineers, OEM manufacturers, and academic researchers throughout the event. The in-depth technical dialogues at our booth and during presentation
Q&A sessions provided critical insights into current material pain points and emerging requirements across different market segments. These conversations have further reinforced our commitment to developing tailored steel solutions that address the industry's evolving technical and sustainability challenges.
For those seeking additional information about our valve steel solutions or wishing to continue these important technical discussions, our application engineering team stands ready to support your specific project requirements.