Danfoss AKV 15-3 electrically operated (pulse-width-modulated) expansion valve, code 068F5010. Cast-iron (GGG40.3) body with 7/8 in Solder ODF inlet and outlet, replaceable 5.6 mm orifice assembly, normally-closed (NC) straightway design. Rated 63 kW on R22; Kv 0.63 m³/h. Usable with CFC/HCFC/HFC refrigerants and R744. Max working pressure 46 bar (667 psig). Actuator system 13.5 mm; the coil (AKV coil, ordered separately) is switched by a Danfoss ADAP-KOOL controller for precise liquid injection into the evaporator. OEM P/N 068F5010.
| Type | Electric expansion valve, AKV 15-3 (AKV 15 series, PWM) |
| Code number | 068F5010 |
| Function | NC (normally closed), straightway; pulse-width-modulated liquid injection |
| Inlet connection | 7/8 in ODF, Solder ODF |
| Outlet connection | 7/8 in ODF, Solder ODF |
| Orifice | 5.6 mm (replaceable orifice assembly) |
| Rated capacity (R22) | 63 kW |
| Kv value | 0.63 m³/h |
| Max. working pressure (MWP) | 46 bar (667 psig) |
| Max. operating pressure differential (MOPD) | 22 bar (10 W AC coil) |
| Min. operating pressure differential | 0.45 bar |
| Medium temperature range | -50 to 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature range | -40 to 50 °C |
| Actuator system | 13.5 mm |
| Body material | cast iron GGG40.3 |
| Coil | not included — order AKV coil separately; controlled by a Danfoss ADAP-KOOL controller |
| Compatible refrigerants | R134a, R22, R23, R404A, R407A, R407C, R407F, R407H, R410A, R422B, R422D, R438A, R448A, R449A, R449B, R450A, R452A, R463A, R507A, R513A, R513B, R515A, R515B, R744 |
| Approvals | EAC; EU RoHS; China RoHS |
| EAN | 5702422186496 |
| Net weight | 1.42 Kilogram |
| Product group | Expansion valves |
| Actuator system [mm] | 13.5 mm |
| Ambient temperature | -40 - 50 °C |
| Ambient temperature range [°F] [max] | 120 °F |
| Ambient temperature range [°F] [min] | -40 °F |
| Approval | EAC |
| China RoHS compliance | Yes with exemptions |
| China RoHS exemption clause | 7.1 |
| Connection Code | (3002:X:22) |
| Cv value [gal/min] | 0.728 gal/min |
| Direction | Straightway |
| EU RoHS compliance | Yes with exemptions |
| EU RoHS exemption clause | 6(a) |
| Inlet connection type | Solder, ODF |
| Inlet size [in] | 7/8 in |
| Kv value [m³/h] | 0.63 m³/h |
| Manual operation option | No |
| Max. Working Pressure [bar] | 46 bar |
| Max. Working Pressure [psig] | 667 psig |
| MaxOPD[bar] 10W AC | 22 bar |
| MaxOPD[psi] 10W AC | 318 psi |
| Medium temperature range [°C] [max] | 60 °C |
| Medium temperature range [°C] [min] | -50 °C |
| Medium temperature range [°F] [max] | 140 °F |
| Medium temperature range [°F] [min] | -40 °F |
| MinODP [bar] | 0.45 bar |
| MinODP [psi] | 6.52 psi |
| MOPD[bar/psi] | 22 bar |
| Orifice size [mm] | 5.6 mm |
| Outlet connection type | Solder, ODF |
| Outlet size [in] | 7/8 in |
| Rated capacity R22 [kW] | 63 kW |
| REACH Candidate List substances | Lead (CAS no. 7439-92-1) |
| Refrigerants | R134a |
| Type designation | Electric expansion valve |
| Material | Cast iron GGG40.3 |
| Pressure rating | 46 bar (667 psig) MWP; MOPD 22 bar |
| Temperature range | -50 to 60 °C medium; -40 to 50 °C ambient |
| Standard size | 7/8 in ODF |
| Thread standard | Solder ODF |
| MOQ | 1 |
AKV is a pulse-width-modulated valve — it does not operate stand-alone. The coil (AKV coil) and a Danfoss ADAP-KOOL controller are ordered separately. Confirm orifice/capacity, connection type and size and MWP variant (46 bar vs 34.5 bar) before ordering.