HVAC - Commercial
The commercial HVAC industry is driven by the replacement rates of existing equipment, commercial real estate construction, and regulations to improve energy efficiency of the system.
High Performance Equipment
High performance variable speed motors, controls, and power transmission components that maximize equipment performance and enhance operating profits by reducing energy cost and improving indoor air quality.
Industry Leadership
We are an industry leader in PMAC motors, controls, and power transmission products for the commercial HVAC industry. We have over 75 years of expertise in providing innovations to the HVAC industry in ECM, axial and radial flux motor technology, VFDs, bearings, sheaves, and belts.

HVAC - Commercial Solutions
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HVAC - Commercial Products
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- NEMA MG1-2006
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- Underwriters Laboratories
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- CE Mark
HVAC - Commercial Reference List
Regal manufacturers high quality motors, control and power transmission products for a myriad of applications. We build state-of-the-art integrated Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motor/drives to open dripproof and IP23 motors. Our drives and controls are “Performance Matched” to operate seamlessly with our motors. The reliability of our power transmission products guarantee years of trouble free performance.
The application table is designed as a general guideline to help you select the correct motor, Variable Frequence Drive (VFD) or power transmission component for a specific piece of equipment used in the commercial HVAC industry.
Motors | Air Handling Units | Chillers | Condensing Units | Energy Recovery Units | Fans | Heat Pumps | Unit Ventilators | Unitary | Ventilation |
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Commercial HVAC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
Fractional | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
IEC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Integral Horsepower | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Medium Voltage | • | ||||||||
Radial Flux PMAC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Variable Speed | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
AC Drives | Air Handling Units | Chillers | Condensing Units | Energy Recovery Units | Fans | Heat Pumps | Unit Ventilators | Unitary | Ventilation |
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Low Voltage VFD | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Power Transmission | Air Handling Units | Chillers | Condensing Units | Energy Recovery Units | Fans | Heat Pumps | Unit Ventilators | Unitary | Ventilation |
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Belt Drives | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Couplings | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Flange Bearings | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
Pillow Block Bearings | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
Sheaves | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Segment Analysis
Value of private nonresidential construction
Demand for this industry’s products is linked to new building construction, as new commercial and retail facilities require the installation of new heating and air conditioning equipment. As a result, demand for this industry’s products moves roughly in line with construction markets.
Value of residential construction
Residential construction is a key market for industry products because new homes are typically built with related systems. Therefore, an increase in housing construction boosts demand for industry products
Both segments show strong growth through 2021.

HVAC - Commercial Innovation

ECM Motor Fan and Blower Innovation
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