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Embraco Hermetic Reciprocating Compressor



Commercial Refrigeration Compressor

Embraco Hermetic Reciprocating Compressor

Fixed-speed hermetic reciprocating compressors engineered for commercial refrigeration applications, covering low, medium and high back pressure duties with a broad selection of cooling capacities and refrigerants.

NE / NEK / NEU NEX NT / NTU NTX NJ NJX R404A R290 220–240V / 50Hz

❄️ Commercial Refrigeration Compressor Range

Embraco hermetic reciprocating compressors are designed for a wide range of commercial refrigeration equipment including cold rooms, freezers, refrigerated display cabinets, reach-in refrigerators, professional kitchen equipment, beverage coolers and ice-making equipment.

The range includes the established NE, NT and NJ families together with newer-generation NEX, NTX and NJX platforms, allowing compressor selection according to refrigerant, application, displacement and required cooling capacity.

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Hermetic Reciprocating Motor and reciprocating compression mechanism enclosed inside the hermetic compressor shell.
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LBP / MBP / HBP Models available for low, medium and high back pressure refrigeration applications.
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Multiple Refrigerants Commercial families include models for R290, R404A and other refrigerants depending on series and regional availability.
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Wide Capacity Range Multiple compressor platforms provide different displacements and capacities for equipment matching.

🔷 Compressor Family Overview

NE → NEX Family

Compact commercial refrigeration platform recognised for robustness, reliability and low-noise operation.

Up to approx. 21 cm³ with NEX

NT → NTX Family

Larger-capacity commercial refrigeration platform for applications requiring increased cooling performance.

Up to approx. 33.4 cm³ with NTX

NJ → NJX Family

High-capacity single-piston commercial platform suitable for cold rooms and demanding refrigeration equipment.

Up to approx. 38 cm³

🧭 Quick Compressor Selection Guide

1

Choose Refrigerant

R404A, R290 or the refrigerant specified by the refrigeration system.
2

Choose Application

Select LBP for low-temperature duty or MBP/HBP for medium/high-temperature applications.
3

Match Capacity

Compare cooling capacity at the required evaporating and condensing conditions.
4

Verify Electrical Data

Confirm voltage, frequency, motor type, starting method and application envelope.

📋 Available Model Range

The tables below focus on the main 220–240V / 50Hz commercial refrigeration models in the NE/NEX, NT/NTX and NJ/NJX families. Open the required refrigerant and application group to compare models.

❄️ R404A • Low Temperature / LBP
Reference point for rated capacity: Evaporating temperature -23.3°C / Condensing temperature 54.4°C. Capacity and efficiency below are manufacturer catalogue reference values.
Model Family Displacement Motor Application Rated Capacity Efficiency Oil Charge
NEK2134GK NEK 8.77 cm³ CSIR LBP 467 W 1.31 W/W 350 ml
NEU2140GK NEU 8.77 cm³ CSIR LBP 489 W 1.37 W/W 350 ml
NEK2150GK NEK 12.11 cm³ CSIR LBP 613 W 1.21 W/W 350 ml
NEU2155GK NEU 12.11 cm³ CSIR LBP 657 W 1.32 W/W 350 ml
NEU2168GKA NEU 13.50 cm³ CSIR LBP 734 W 1.32 W/W 350 ml
NEU2168GK NEU 14.28 cm³ CSIR LBP 745 W 1.29 W/W 350 ml
NEU2178GKA NEU 15.70 cm³ CSR NTC LBP 881 W 1.47 W/W 350 ml
NEU2178GK NEU 16.80 cm³ CSCR LBP 905 W 1.40 W/W 350 ml
NEU2183GKA NEU 16.80 cm³ CSR NTC LBP 958 W 1.51 W/W 350 ml
NT2180GKV NT 20.44 cm³ CSCR LBP 940 W 1.26 W/W 450 ml
NT2192GK NT 22.37 cm³ CSIR LBP 1,054 W 1.30 W/W 450 ml
NT2210GK NT 26.21 cm³ CSCR LBP 667 W* 1.03 W/W* 650 ml
NT2212GK NT 27.80 cm³ CSCR LBP 1,384 W 1.39 W/W 650 ml
NJ2212GK NJ 34.38 cm³ CSCR LBP 1,547 W 1.33 W/W 750 ml
NJX2219GK NJX 38.00 cm³ CSCR LBP 2,069 W 1.42 W/W 750 ml

* NT2210GK uses a different catalogue test condition; do not compare its rated-point figure directly with models using ASHRAE LBP32 without checking the complete performance data.

🌡️ R404A • Medium / High Temperature • MBP / HBP
Reference point: Evaporating temperature 7.2°C / Condensing temperature 54.4°C.
Model Family Displacement Motor Application Rated Capacity Efficiency Oil Charge
NEK6165GK NEK 6.20 cm³ CSIR MBP 975 W 2.09 350 ml
NEK6181GK NEK 7.28 cm³ CSIR MBP 1,100 W 2.14 350 ml
NEU6210GK NEU 7.28 cm³ CSIR MBP 1,180 W 2.31 350 ml
NEU6212GK NEU 8.77 cm³ CSIR MBP 1,423 W 2.24 350 ml
NEU6215GK NEU 12.11 cm³ CSCR MBP 1,862 W 1.92 350 ml
NEK6217GK NEK 14.28 cm³ CSCR MBP 2,097 W 2.09 350 ml
NT6224GK NT 20.44 cm³ CSCR MBP 3,022 W 2.37 450 ml
NTU6234GKV NTU 23.74 cm³ CSCR MBP 3,835 W 2.80 650 ml
NJ9232GK NJ 26.11 cm³ CSCR MBP 4,080 W 2.60 750 ml
NTU6238GKV NTU 26.20 cm³ CSR MBP 4,213 W 2.70 650 ml
NTU6240GKV NTU 27.80 cm³ CSCR MBP 5,333 W 2.58 650 ml
NJ9238GK NJ 32.67 cm³ CSCR MBP 4,702 W 2.18 750 ml
NJX6250GK NJX 38.00 cm³ CSCR M/HBP 5,842 W 2.29 750 ml
🌱 R290 • Low Temperature / LBP
Reference point: Evaporating temperature -23.3°C / Condensing temperature 54.4°C. R290 models use ester lubricant in the models shown below.
Model Family Displacement Motor Application Rated Capacity Efficiency Oil Charge
NEK2134U NEK 9.99 cm³ CSIR LBP 449 W 1.36 350 ml
NEU2140U NEU 9.99 cm³ CSIR LBP 485 W 1.49 350 ml
NEK2150U NEK 13.54 cm³ CSIR LBP 582 W 1.31 350 ml
NEU2155U NEU 13.54 cm³ CSCR LBP 655 W 1.61 350 ml
NEK2160U NEK 16.80 cm³ CSCR LBP 729 W 1.44 350 ml
NEU2168U NEU 16.80 cm³ CSCR LBP 788 W 1.53 350 ml
NEU2170UA NEU 16.80 cm³ CSR NTC LBP 820 W 1.54 350 ml
NEU2178U NEU 18.70 cm³ CSCR LBP 905 W 1.52 350 ml
NEX2180UB NEX 18.70 cm³ CSR NTC LBP 929 W 1.59 350 ml
NT2170U NT 20.44 cm³ CSIR LBP 816 W 1.31 450 ml
NEX2190UA NEX 21.00 cm³ CSCR LBP 1,032 W 1.59 350 ml
NT2180U NT 22.37 cm³ CSCR LBP 939 W 1.47 450 ml
NT2210U NT 27.80 cm³ CSCR LBP 1,186 W 1.41 450 ml
NTX2211U NTX 27.80 cm³ CSCR LBP 1,317 W 1.54 450 ml
NTX2213U NTX 33.40 cm³ CSCR LBP 1,583 W 1.50 450 ml
NJX2215U NJX 37.88 cm³ CSCR LBP 1,619 W 1.49 750 ml
🌿 R290 • Medium / High Temperature • MBP / HBP
Reference point: Evaporating temperature 7.2°C / Condensing temperature 54.4°C.
Model Family Displacement Motor Application Rated Capacity Efficiency Oil Charge
NEU6181U NEU 7.28 cm³ CSIR MBP 1,000 W 2.70 350 ml
NEK6210U NEK 8.77 cm³ CSIR MBP 1,169 W 2.55 350 ml
NEU6210U NEU 8.77 cm³ CSIR MBP 1,231 W 2.66 350 ml
NEU6212U NEU 9.99 cm³ CSIR / CSCR MBP 1,387–1,397 W 2.60–2.79 350 ml
NEU6214U NEU 12.11 cm³ CSCR MBP 1,645 W 2.47 350 ml
NEU6217U NEU 14.28 cm³ CSIR MBP 1,903 W 2.35 350 ml
NEX6217UA NEX 14.30 cm³ CSIR / CSR NTC M/HBP 1,944–1,984 W 2.56–2.89 350 ml
NT6217U NT 14.50 cm³ CSIR MBP 1,786 W 2.58 450 ml
NEU6220U NEU 16.80 cm³ CSCR MBP 2,291 W 2.60 350 ml
NT6220U NT 17.39 cm³ CSIR / CSCR MBP 2,202–2,250 W 2.45–2.79 450 ml
NEX6222UA NEX 18.70 cm³ CSCR M/HBP 2,617 W 2.82 350 ml
NT6222U NT 20.44 cm³ CSCR MBP 2,635 W 2.77 450 ml
NEX6225UA NEX 21.00 cm³ CSCR M/HBP 2,916 W 2.63 350 ml
NT6224U NT 22.37 cm³ CSCR MBP 2,843 W 2.73 450 ml
NT6230U NT 27.80 cm³ CSCR MBP 3,621 W 2.63 450 ml
NTX6233U NTX 27.80 cm³ CSCR M/HBP 3,803 W 2.78 450 ml
NTX6238U NTX 33.40 cm³ CSCR M/HBP 4,416 W 2.60 450 ml
Important: Cooling capacity must be compared at the same evaporating temperature, condensing temperature and test condition. Compressor displacement or model size alone should not be used as the final selection criterion.

✨ X Generation – NEX, NTX & NJX

Embraco's X Generation represents newer developments of its established commercial reciprocating compressor platforms.

NEX – Evolution of NE Extended displacement up to approximately 21 cm³ with improved cooling capacity and efficiency for commercial refrigeration.
NTX – Evolution of NT Extended displacement up to approximately 33.4 cm³ for larger commercial refrigeration applications.
NJX – Evolution of NJ High-capacity compact reciprocating platform extending to approximately 38 cm³.

🏪 Typical Applications

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Cold Rooms Medium- and low-temperature commercial cold storage.
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Freezers Commercial freezer cabinets and low-temperature equipment.
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Display Cabinets Refrigerated display cases for food retail applications.
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Food Service Professional kitchen refrigerators and reach-in equipment.
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Beverage Coolers Commercial beverage and bottle cooling equipment.
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Ice Machines Commercial ice-making equipment requiring reliable refrigeration.
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Blast Chillers Selected compressor families for demanding rapid-cooling equipment.
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Replacement Compressor replacement where refrigerant, capacity, electrical characteristics and operating envelope are correctly matched.

📌 Technical Data Notes

Model data shown on this page is intended as a convenient product-range reference. Actual compressor performance changes with evaporating temperature, condensing temperature, return gas temperature, refrigerant and system operating conditions.

For final compressor selection, the complete manufacturer performance envelope and technical data for the exact model should be checked.

CSIR = Capacitor Start Induction Run • CSCR = Capacitor Start Capacitor Run • CSR NTC = Capacitor Start/Run configuration with NTC starting device • LBP = Low Back Pressure • MBP = Medium Back Pressure • HBP = High Back Pressure

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Send us your existing compressor model or provide the refrigerant, evaporating temperature, condensing temperature and required cooling capacity. Our team can assist with identifying a suitable Embraco hermetic reciprocating compressor for your refrigeration application.

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