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R410A Refrigerant Kenya —
WESTRON® & Forane® 11.3kg Cylinders
Certified WESTRON® and Forane® R410a refrigerant gas — 11.3kg cylinders — for all new residential and commercial split AC systems in Kenya. Factory-sealed · UAE-origin · IMDG-documented for sea freight from Jebel Ali to Mombasa Port.
+971 566 952 848 · +971 4 224 9512 · Al Rigga – Deira, Dubai, UAE
R410a Classification
Standard Cylinder
Charge — Invert Cylinder
Oil Type Required
Port · 18–22 Days
Quote Turnaround
R410A Refrigerant Kenya — The Dominant Grade for Kenya’s New AC Generation
R410a became the standard refrigerant for all new residential and commercial split AC systems sold in Kenya from approximately 2013–2015, when the major Chinese AC manufacturers — who supply the majority of Kenya’s new residential AC market — transitioned their production to R410a systems. All LG, Samsung, Midea, Gree, Haier, Hisense, and TCL split AC units sold in Kenya from this period onwards use R410a. As Kenya’s post-2015 installed AC base grows and matures, R410a demand grows proportionally — every new unit sold today becomes a future R410a service requirement within 2–4 years.
Al Waleed stocks WESTRON® and Forane® (Arkema, France) certified R410a in 11.3kg cylinders at our Dubai warehouse, available for wholesale export to Kenya via sea freight to Mombasa Port and air freight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Every cylinder is factory-sealed, UAE-origin certified, and shipped with correct IMDG dangerous goods documentation for KRA customs clearance.
R410a Charging Guide Kenya — The Liquid Rule Every Kenyan Technician Must Know
R410a is a zeotropic blend of R32 and R125. Unlike single-compound refrigerants such as R22, the two components of R410a evaporate at slightly different rates if vapour is drawn from an upright cylinder. Charging R410a as vapour — cylinder upright, drawing from the top — causes the R32 component to evaporate preferentially, leaving an R125-rich mixture in the cylinder. The refrigerant entering the system then has a different composition to specification, producing incorrect operating pressures, reduced cooling capacity, and shortened compressor life. The rule is simple: always charge R410a as liquid by inverting the cylinder during charging. Use the liquid port on your manifold gauge set. Charge by weight on digital scales — not by pressure alone. This applies in Nairobi just as in Mombasa — the elevation difference affects saturation pressures but does not change the liquid-charging requirement for R410a.
WESTRON® & Forane® R410a — Available for Kenya Export
WESTRON® R410a — 11.3kg Cylinder
Volume Dealer Stock · Best Price · UAE Origin
WESTRON® R410a in 11.3kg cylinders is the standard wholesale import format for Kenyan AC dealers — the most cost-effective price per kilogram of certified R410a for dealer stocking across Nairobi and Mombasa. Certified UAE-origin quality at a competitive price that allows Kenyan dealers to maintain healthy margins while pricing competitively against local Nairobi market alternatives. Best choice for volume dealer stocking and supply to independent HVAC contractors.
UN Number: UN 3337 · Hazard Class: 2.2 · Net Weight: 11.3kg per cylinder
Forane® R410a (Arkema) — 11.3kg Cylinder
EU-Origin · International Project Spec · Premium
Forane® R410a from Arkema (France) is the EU-origin brand specified by international hotel chains, multinational company offices, UN and NGO facilities, and hospital AC maintenance contracts in Kenya where European brand documentation is required in material submittals. Kenya’s large international NGO and donor-funded sector creates a specific demand for EU-origin refrigerant with proper documentation that other East African markets do not have to the same extent. Same technical specification as WESTRON® — premium brand position and EU-origin documentation.
UN Number: UN 3337 · Hazard Class: 2.2 · Net Weight: 11.3kg per cylinder
R410a Service in Nairobi — The Altitude Effect Kenyan Technicians Need to Know
Nairobi sits at approximately 1,700 metres above sea level — which has a measurable effect on AC system operating pressures and charging that Kenyan technicians servicing R410a systems in Nairobi should understand. Lower atmospheric pressure at altitude means the pressure differential between the refrigerant circuit and the atmosphere is slightly different compared to sea-level cities like Mombasa. For practical purposes, the key implication is: always charge R410a by weight on a calibrated digital scale rather than by target pressure alone — the pressure readings you observe at Nairobi altitude will not perfectly match the standard pressure-temperature tables published for sea-level conditions. Charging by weight eliminates this variable and ensures the system receives the correct refrigerant quantity regardless of altitude. Al Waleed stocks SIGMA digital refrigerant charging scales suitable for Nairobi service use alongside R410a cylinders — ask about these when placing your Kenya refrigerant order.
R410a vs R22 vs R32 — Quick Reference for Kenya Technicians
| Property | R22 | R410a | R32 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya AC installed base | Pre-2015 — very large legacy base | Post-2015 — dominant new standard | Post-2020 — growing premium segment |
| Compressor oil | Mineral / AB oil | POE oil only | POE oil only |
| Charging method | Vapour — upright cylinder | Liquid only — invert cylinder | Vapour or liquid |
| Discharge pressure (Mombasa ~38°C) | 12–15 bar | 26–32 bar | 24–29 bar |
| Flammability | A1 — non-flammable | A1 — non-flammable | A2L — mildly flammable |
| Manifold gauges | R22 gauges | R410a high-pressure gauges | R32 / R410a rated gauges |
Frequently Asked Questions — R410A Refrigerant Kenya
What is the r410a gas price per kg in Kenya from Dubai?
Indicative Dubai FOB price for WESTRON® R410a in 11.3kg cylinders is in the range of USD 40–60 per cylinder in early 2026 (approximately USD 3.50–5.30 per kg net weight), with Forane® priced at a premium above this. The landed cost per kg in Kenya is higher after adding sea freight to Mombasa Port, KRA import duties, clearing fees, and inland delivery to Nairobi. R410a prices are more stable than R22 but still move with global HFC feedstock markets. WhatsApp Al Waleed for a confirmed current price before placing your Kenya R410a order.
Can WESTRON® and Forane® R410a be ordered together in one Kenya shipment?
Yes — a Kenyan dealer can order WESTRON® R410a and Forane® R410a in the same sea freight shipment from Jebel Ali to Mombasa Port, stocking both brands to serve different customer segments — WESTRON® for volume residential service and Forane® for international client and institutional specifications. Both can be consolidated with R22, R600a, R134a, R32, and all other refrigerant grades in the same shipment alongside compressors and AC spare parts — one commercial invoice, one KRA customs entry at Mombasa Port.
How much R410a should a Kenyan AC dealer import per order cycle?
A planning benchmark: a Kenyan dealer serving 30 active R410a-certified HVAC contractors who each service an average of 4 R410a systems per week collectively consume approximately 120 R410a system service calls per week. At an average of 1kg top-up per call, that represents approximately 120kg per week — roughly 11 cylinders of 11.3kg per week. For a 60-day import cycle, that equates to approximately 95–100 cylinders. Plan your order quantity based on your actual weekly contractor demand, add a 60-day buffer for Mombasa transit and clearance time, and consider forward-buying when Al Waleed confirms a stable current price to protect against future price increases.
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WESTRON® R410a 11.3kg cylinders for volume dealer stock · Forane® (Arkema) R410a for international project specifications — factory-sealed, UAE-origin certified, IMDG-documented for sea freight to Mombasa Port. Consolidate with R22, R600a, R134a, and AC compressors in one Kenya shipment. WhatsApp with brand preference and quantity — price within 24 hours.
+971 566 952 848 · +971 4 224 9512 · contact@alwaleedhvac.com · Al Rigga – Deira, Dubai, UAE