Mycom Compressors in Industrial Refrigeration: Models, Applications, and Surplus Availability

Why Mycom Has a Distinct Position in Industrial Refrigeration

Mycom is the industrial refrigeration brand of Mayekawa, a Japanese manufacturer with global operations including a substantial North American footprint through Mycom International Refrigeration in Texas. The brand is consistently ranked among the top five global industrial refrigeration system manufacturers, alongside Frick, Vilter, Sabroe, and GEA.

What sets Mycom apart from the other major brands is its marine and offshore heritage. While Frick and Sabroe dominate North American food and beverage cold storage, and Vilter has carved out a single-screw niche for large industrial ammonia and CO₂ applications, Mycom is the one brand procurement professionals consistently turn to for vessel-mounted, dockside, and offshore platform refrigeration. That heritage carries into shore-based applications as well — Mycom equipment is heavily represented in food processing, beverage plants, and large cold storage facilities.

Mycom’s Reciprocating Lineup

The Mycom reciprocating compressor line is one of the most durable and serviceable in industrial refrigeration. The A and B series have been workhorses of smaller refrigeration plants for decades. Both series are highly field-rebuildable — meaning the compressor can be disassembled, inspected, and rebuilt in place using standard tooling, with valve, ring, gasket, and bearing kits widely available. For plants that prioritize the ability to service equipment without removing it from the floor, the A and B series have a distinct procurement advantage.

The newer N series modernizes the reciprocating platform with updated controls and packaging while maintaining the field-serviceability that has defined the line. On the used market, A and B series units are commonly available across a range of capacities, and N series units are increasingly part of the inventory mix as the older platforms are upgraded out of service.

Reciprocating compressors fit applications where multiple smaller units offer redundancy benefits over a single large screw, where the load profile varies significantly, or where the plant standardizes on reciprocating service practices. The Mycom A and B series in particular remain go-to options for small-to-mid refrigeration plants and marine applications.

Mycom’s Screw Compressor Lineup

Mycom’s screw lineup covers three generations:

The V series is the legacy single-screw line. V series compressors have a long service history and remain in active operation across food processing, cold storage, and industrial applications. On the used market, V series units are widely available.

The J series sits in the mid-range of the screw lineup, covering capacities appropriate for medium-to-large industrial applications. The J series is less common on the used market than the V series but remains in service in many plants.

The SCV series is the modern Mycom single-screw line. SCV stands for Screw Compressor with V-rotor (single-screw with vee-rotor design). The SCV model designations encode rotor diameter, rotor length, slide-valve type, and discharge orientation. The SCV series covers capacities from approximately 276 CFM to 2,259 CFM at standard conditions — making it suitable for everything from mid-range industrial plants up to large cold storage and process cooling installations.

Single-screw compressors offer balanced loads (the single helical rotor meshes with two gate rotors, distributing forces symmetrically), low vibration, and long bearing life. The trade-off compared with twin-screw is mechanical complexity in the rotor mesh, which Mycom has refined across multiple generations of the design.

The Mycom 200 VLD: A Closer Look

The 200 VLD is one of the most specifically searched Mycom model designations in the industrial refrigeration surplus market, which is why it deserves its own section. Decoding the designation:

• “200” indicates the rotor diameter — 204mm.
• “V” indicates the rotor length code.
• “L” indicates the standard slide valve configuration.
• “D” indicates side discharge orientation.

In short, the Mycom 200 VLD is a single-screw compressor in the SCV series with a 204mm rotor diameter, 337mm rotor length, side discharge, standard slide valve, and integral economizer and liquid injection ports. Typical packaged sizing is 250 to 350 HP at 460V/60Hz for ammonia service, with displacement on common configurations near 1,850 m³/h and maximum design working pressure of 300 PSIG.

Variants in the same family include the N200VLD-MX (M port discharge), N200VLD-MBX (M port booster), N200VLD-HE (economizer only), and N200VLD-HN (no economizer, no liquid injection). For procurement professionals evaluating a used 200 VLD, the variant matters as much as the base model — confirm which configuration you are buying. Common control panels paired with these compressors include the Mycom MYPRO-CP3 and MYPRO-CP4. Older packages may have been retrofitted with Frick Quantum HD or other third-party controllers, which is worth verifying before purchase.

Mycom Lineup at a Glance

Series	Type	Capacity / Sizing Notes	Typical Applications
A and B series	Reciprocating	Smaller refrigeration plants; field-rebuildable	Cold storage, marine, refrigeration plants
N series	Reciprocating (newer)	Successor to A/B; modernized package	Industrial refrigeration, food processing
V series	Single-screw (legacy)	Capacities across mid to large industrial	Food and beverage, cold storage, marine
J series	Screw	Mid-range industrial capacities	Industrial refrigeration, process cooling
SCV series	Single-screw (modern)	Approximately 276 to 2,259 CFM range; includes 200 VLD	Large industrial ammonia, marine, offshore

Buying a Used Mycom: What to Verify

The general checklist for used industrial compressors applies to Mycom — operating hours, last overhaul, refrigerant history, motor and starter condition, control platform, ASME documentation on associated vessels. Mycom-specific items worth additional attention:

• Confirm single-screw vs. twin-screw. The V series and SCV series are single-screw designs; the J series should be confirmed against documentation if not clearly labeled. Mechanical service and parts differ between the two designs.
• Oil separator and oil cooler condition. Mycom screw packages typically integrate the oil separator and cooler. Inspect for corrosion, fouling, and any history of oil contamination.
• Slide valve mechanism. Mycom uses a grooved-type slide valve as standard, with low-Vi options available on some configurations. Confirm the slide valve type matches your application’s part-load behavior requirements.
• Original packaging vs. retrofitted. Many Mycom bare compressors get repackaged with non-Mycom controllers (Frick Quantum HD is common). Verify which configuration you are buying and what spare-parts ecosystem applies.
• Parts availability for North American buyers. Mycom International Refrigeration in Texas is the primary North American service network. Third-party parts sources and rebuild specialists also exist. Confirm parts proximity for the specific model before committing.

Browse Mycom Inventory, Quote, or Sell

Refrigeration Equipment Pros stocks used Mycom compressors across the reciprocating and screw lineups as availability allows. To browse current inventory or discuss a specific application, visit the shop or call 201-805-1441. If you are decommissioning a plant or have surplus Mycom equipment to sell, we buy.