One-Stop Cold Storage Solutions: Design, Manufacture & Support
One-Stop Cold Storage Solutions: Design, Manufacture & Support
Category: Condensing Units
The Bitzer 2DES-2Y is a compact 2-horsepower semi-hermetic condensing unit designed for display cooling and light commercial refrigeration. Assembled and run-tested by Arteco around a genuine Bitzer compressor, the unit operates across an evaporation range of -10°C to +10°C on R404A or R134a, covering supermarket display cases, service counters, dairy cabinets, beverage coolers and small preparation rooms. Its single-phase 220V power supply makes it one of the few industrial-grade Bitzer options that can be installed where three-phase power is unavailable, such as retrofit shops, kiosks and convenience stores.
The 2DES-2Y is specified wherever refrigerated display must be reliable and compact. Typical uses include open and closed display cases in supermarkets, delicatessen and butcher counters, cake and dairy cabinets, ice cream dipping cabinets at serving temperatures, beverage back-of-house coolers, and small floral or pharmaceutical display storage. It also serves as the condensing unit for walk-in style display coolers in convenience stores and restaurants. For chains standardizing equipment across multiple locations, the single-phase option removes a common barrier to installation in leased retail spaces where electrical upgrades would be costly.
Display applications split into two temperature families, and refrigerant choice follows accordingly. For fresh food, dairy and beverage service at 0°C to +10°C evaporation, R134a provides efficient medium-temperature operation with moderate discharge temperatures. For display cases running below freezing, such as ice cream or frozen food cases at -10°C to -5°C, R404A delivers the lower-temperature capability. The 2DES-2Y platform supports both, which lets a store mix case types under one equipment family. Our engineers confirm refrigerant selection against case manufacturer requirements, ambient conditions and local regulations before order, so the delivered unit matches the exact duty point.
Each Arteco-assembled unit follows a documented build process: torque-checked fasteners, brazing performed under nitrogen flow, and triple pressure testing of the complete refrigerant circuit. Electrical terminations are labeled, and every unit ships with test records and an operating manual. We assist with capacity matching to display case loads, line set sizing for remote installations, and noise placement advice for customer areas. Spare parts and technical follow-up remain available throughout the unit’s service life.
As a rule of thumb, a 2 HP unit serves roughly 6–12 meters of medium-temperature display case depending on case type, door configuration and store ambient conditions. Low-temperature cases reduce the served length. Send your case schedule through our RFQ form and we will confirm capacity.
Yes, the 2DES-2Y is engineered for 220V single-phase supply. Proper supply protection and cable sizing should be confirmed during installation, and we provide electrical guidance with each order.
Semi-hermetic condensing units at this size are designed for commercial environments. For customer-facing rooms we recommend placing the unit in a back-of-house or ventilated service area with an insulated enclosure if needed; we can advise on layout.
Regular condenser cleaning, inspection of electrical connections and periodic checks of oil level and operating pressures keep the unit in top condition. The semi-hermetic compressor allows component-level service when required, supported by our spare parts program.
Display cooling projects hinge on matching the unit to the case load and the store environment. Before ordering, our engineers review the display case schedule – length, type and door configuration – alongside store ambient temperature and humidity, because these set the real refrigeration load. Single-phase supply simplifies installation, but cable sizing and protection must still be confirmed, and we provide electrical guidance with every order. Placement matters too: locating the condensing unit in a ventilated service area rather than the sales floor keeps noise out of the customer experience. Planning these inputs together converts a nominal 2 HP unit into a display system that holds case temperature reliably through busy trading hours.
Yes – medium and low temperature cases can share the unit through separate expansion controls, provided the combined load fits the compressor’s capacity. We confirm the mix during selection so every case is properly served.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 2DES-2Y |
| Power | 2 HP |
| Compressor Type | Semi-Hermetic |
| Refrigerant | R404A / R134a |
| Voltage | 220V/1Ph/50Hz |
| Application | Display Cooling |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to +10°C |
| Manufacturer | Bitzer |
