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Danfoss TUBE thermostatic expansion valve, R410A, 3/8 in x 1/2 in solder ODF

Danfoss · HVAC & Refrigeration · Expansion Valves · Denmark · danfoss.com
Part Number
068U3860  ·  HS 8481.80
Danfoss TUBE thermostatic expansion valve, R410A, 3/8 in x 1/2 in solder ODF

Danfoss TUBE universal thermostatic expansion valve, OEM P/N 068U3860. Externally equalized (1/4 in equalizer, Solder ODF). Stainless-steel body and capillary (fixed orifice, adjustable superheat). Refrigerant R410A. Orifice assembly size 9. Nominal capacity 26 kW (7.5 TR) at the standard rating condition. Evaporating temperature range -30 to 15 °C. Inlet 3/8 in, outlet 1/2 in, solder ODF. Static superheat 5 °C (adjustable). Max working pressure 45.5 bar (660 psig). Hermetic laser-welded design per EU F-gas Regulation 517/2014. EAN 5702428048149.

Technical Specifications

BrandDanfoss
Part number068U3860
TypeTUBE (fixed orifice, adjustable superheat, externally equalized)
CategoryExpansion valves — thermostatic
RefrigerantR410A
Nominal capacity26 kW (7.5 TR)
Pressure equalizationExternally equalized (1/4 in equalizer, Solder ODF)
Orifice size9
Inlet connection3/8 in, Solder ODF
Outlet connection1/2 in, Solder ODF
Static superheat5 °C, adjustable
Evaporating temperature range-30 to 15 °C
Max working pressure45.5 bar (660 psig)
Body materialStainless steel
EAN5702428048149
ApprovalsEAC
Net weight0.155 Kilogram
Product groupExpansion valves
ApprovalEAC
Capillary tube length [in]31 in
Capillary tube length [mm]800 mm
China RoHS complianceYes with exemptions
China RoHS exemption clause7.1
Connection materialBi-metal: Steel/copper
DirectionStraightway
Equalization connection typeSolder, ODF
Equalization size [in]1/4 in
EU RoHS complianceYes with exemptions
EU RoHS exemption clause6(a)
Flow directionSingle-flow
Flow direction indicatorLaser engraved 1-way arrow
Fluid Group2
Inlet connection typeSolder, ODF
Inlet size [in]3/8 in
Max. Working Pressure [bar]45.5 bar
Max. Working Pressure [psig]660 psig
Orifice capacities [kW]26 kW
Orifice capacities [TR]7.5 TR
Outlet connection typeSolder, ODF
Outlet size [in]1/2 in
Parts includedBulb strap
PED categoryArt. 4, par. 3
Rated cap. cond. Range N [IMP]OS=7.2 ºF
Rated cap. cond. Range N [SI]OS=4K
REACH Candidate List substancesLead (CAS no. 7439-92-1)
RefrigerantsR410A
SealNo
Static Superheat (SS) [°C]5 °C
Static Superheat (SS) [°F]9 °F
Superheat settingAdjustable
Temperature range [°C] [max]15 °C
Temperature range [°C] [min]-30 °C
Temperature range [°F] [max]59 °F
Temperature range [°F] [min]-22 °F

Properties

MaterialStainless steel
Pressure rating45.5 bar (660 psig) max working pressure
Temperature range-30 to 15 °C (evaporating)
Standard size3/8 in x 1/2 in
MOQ1

Compatibility

Rated for R410A. Select capacity to the evaporator load and rating condition per the TU/TC data sheet before ordering.

Approvals

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