DELETE REVIEW Highly Rotary Compressors
Hitachi rotary compressors for use in commercial refrigeration systems.
Manufactured by Shanghai Highly, Axair Refrigeration offer the full range of Hitachi Highly rotary compressors from 0.5-5HP for use in the light commercial refrigeration market.
Highly rotary compressors are available as mains AC or DC voltages, constant speed, or variable speed, inverter-controlled versions depending on the design series. The most popular series of rotary compressors can be seen within the following ranges: A, D, G, L, H, TH, TE, W. Each range provides a compact design with high efficiency, enhanced reliability, reduced noise and flexibility that is easy to install and saves on dead space within the commercial refrigeration system. Hitachi Highly compressors are suitable for a range of market applications including supermarket display cabinets, laboratory, medical, drinks dispensers and more.
Reduce dead space with compact design features, flexible installation & high efficiency
With over 30 years in the commercial refrigeration and HVAC markets, Axair Refrigeration are trusted with large contracts, stock holding, and integration of refrigeration compressors to support the business and technical operations of many UK and International original equipment manufacturers.
Rotary hermetic compressors like those manufactured under the Hitachi Highly brand, use the rotating action of a roller inside a cylinder to compress the refrigerant. As they contain less parts than other compression technology types, they provide an efficient alternative for various applications at a more competitive cost than other types of compressors.
HIGHLY is a leader in studying carbon emission reduction and energy-efficiency. All highly rotary compressors are designed to offer high efficiencies.
The simple design offering less moving parts provides a smooth operation and low vibrations.
Reduced vibrations results in lower noise emissions than alternative compressor options.
The compact design of highly rotary compressors offers the ideal space saving solution for commercial refrigeration.
A Series
Applied to dehumidifiers with capacity of 5.20L and RAC with
small 1.0HP - 1.0HP capacity.
Offers high energy efficiency and reliability with a light weight structure.
Using various refrigerants such as R134a, R410A, R290 and R32.
Typical applications include supermarket display cabinets, laboratory, medical, drinks dispensers and more.




D Series
Applied to fixed speed RAC with capacity of 1.0HP - 1.0HP and INV RAC with capacity of 1HP - 2.5HP. Both single and twin rotary are available.
Offers high performance and low noise.
Using environmentally friendly refrigerants: R410A and R32.
G Series
Applied to fixed speed AC with capacity of 1.0HP - 1.5HP and INV AC with capacity of 2.0HP - 2.5H.
Offers high energy efficiency and reliability. Selectable models are available with various power resources.
Using various refrigerants such as R134a, R410A, R290 and R32.
Suitable for use in supermarket display cabinets, laboratory, medical, drinks dispensers and more.




L Series
Applied to fixed speed RAC with capacity of 1.5HP - 3.0HP and INV RAC with capacity of 2.5HP - 3.0HP.
Offers high energy efficiency and low vibration. Selectable models with various power resources.
H Series
Applied to fixed speed RAC with capacity of 2.0HP -3.0HP.
- Selectable models with various power resources
- Suitable for T1 and T3 condition
Using various refrigerants such as R134a, R410A, R290 and R32.
- Supermarket display cabinets
- Laboratory
- Medical
- Drinks dispensers


Rotary compressors trusted by leading UK Refrigeration OEM's and Axair Refrigeration
Who Are Shanghai Highly?
Shanghai Highly (Group) Co. Ltd was established in 1954 and has now grown Highly into the World’s leading research and development manufacturer of hermetic rotary compressors through one it’s four industry sector businesses. Its core products are compressors, motors, automobile parts, drive control and heating and cooling. The company has a national level enterprise technical centre and nationally recognised laboratory and its products are in 165 Countries and regions around the world. Highly is the leading Chinese firm in providing cooling equipment to supermarkets for the refrigeration of fresh foods.
High Efficiency Range
Ask about our most efficient compressor models equipped with electric motors, designed with the "optinal run capacitor" concept, so the compressor can work with, or without a running capacitor.
R290 Propane
Our warehouse extension in 2020 meant we could hold large amounts of plug fan stock for our wide range of OEM customers. If you’re looking for fans, please contact us to discuss current lead times.
Legislative Refrigerant Actions
Our team are always abreast of legislative changes, if you're not sure how this affects your future system design, ask us about the protocol dates to ensure longevity of your components integration.