ARCM-Autonomous Refrigerant Charging Machines

ARCM is a stand-alone vacuum and charging station for A2L, A2, A3, and non-flammable refrigerants. It is easy to use and guarantees high charging accuracy. It is designed for high- and medium-productivity production lines of heat pumps, domestic and commercial refrigerators/freezers, and other fields of application. It is designed and tested for use with isobutane (R600a) and propane (R290) and also for lines using the latest refrigerants, such as R1234yf and R1234ze.

The equipment is designed and manufactured for the assembly area of refrigeration units that use flammable gases in accordance with the provisions of ATEX Directive 99/92/EC. As the work areas are classified as hazardous, this equipment must be installed inside a ventilated enclosure capable of extracting any refrigerant leaks. The electrical and hydraulic components of the vacuum and recharge station have been selected by FT in accordance with the ATEX directive for the classification of areas with a high risk of explosion, thus making the entire system suitable for working with flammable liquids.

It is also available in a compact configuration to reduce the footprint of the machine.

ARCM Characteristics

Operational autonomy: The system automatically starts and independently manages all stages of the refrigerant charging process.
Easy to configure: no configuration parameters are required to activate the manipulator.
Operator safety: does not require the presence of an operator in the charging area where flammable and harmful gases are present.
Reliability in charging: Each refrigerant charge is performed with precision and complete autonomy
Production speed: rapid, automated refrigerant charging speeds up cycle times and optimizes the production line.
Sustainability: also compatible with natural refrigerant gases.
Compact & versatile: compact design, ideal even for environments with limited space.

Are you ready to scale your production and eliminate manual errors?

At Future Technologies, we are redefining the boundaries of HVAC and refrigeration manufacturing through Smart industrial automation. The ARCM (Autonomous Refrigerant Charging Machine) is a game-changing unit engineered to replace manual, error-prone operations with sub-millimeter precision and total process autonomy. Designed specifically to handle next-generation, eco-friendly gases in full compliance with ATEX safety standards, the ARCM seamlessly integrates into high-throughput production lines to boost speed, ensure uncompromised safety, and set a new benchmark for industrial efficiency.

Meet us at Interclima 2026

FT S.r.l. will be exhibiting at Interclima 2026 (28 September – 1 October 2026) at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. We invite you to discover our latest innovations and meet our team at Hall H7.3 – Stand R067.