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Danfoss AKV 15-3 electric expansion valve, 7/8 in ODF solder, orifice 5.6 mm, 63 kW R22, 46 bar MWP (068F5010)

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Part Number
068F5010  ·  HS 8481.80
Danfoss AKV 15-3 electric expansion valve, 7/8 in ODF solder, orifice 5.6 mm, 63 kW R22, 46 bar MWP (068F5010)

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.

Technical Specifications

TypeElectric expansion valve, AKV 15-3 (AKV 15 series, PWM)
Code number068F5010
FunctionNC (normally closed), straightway; pulse-width-modulated liquid injection
Inlet connection7/8 in ODF, Solder ODF
Outlet connection7/8 in ODF, Solder ODF
Orifice5.6 mm (replaceable orifice assembly)
Rated capacity (R22)63 kW
Kv value0.63 m³/h
Max. working pressure (MWP)46 bar (667 psig)
Max. operating pressure differential (MOPD)22 bar (10 W AC coil)
Min. operating pressure differential0.45 bar
Medium temperature range-50 to 60 °C
Ambient temperature range-40 to 50 °C
Actuator system13.5 mm
Body materialcast iron GGG40.3
Coilnot included — order AKV coil separately; controlled by a Danfoss ADAP-KOOL controller
Compatible refrigerantsR134a, R22, R23, R404A, R407A, R407C, R407F, R407H, R410A, R422B, R422D, R438A, R448A, R449A, R449B, R450A, R452A, R463A, R507A, R513A, R513B, R515A, R515B, R744
ApprovalsEAC; EU RoHS; China RoHS
EAN5702422186496
Net weight1.42 Kilogram
Product groupExpansion 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
ApprovalEAC
China RoHS complianceYes with exemptions
China RoHS exemption clause7.1
Connection Code(3002:X:22)
Cv value [gal/min]0.728 gal/min
DirectionStraightway
EU RoHS complianceYes with exemptions
EU RoHS exemption clause6(a)
Inlet connection typeSolder, ODF
Inlet size [in]7/8 in
Kv value [m³/h]0.63 m³/h
Manual operation optionNo
Max. Working Pressure [bar]46 bar
Max. Working Pressure [psig]667 psig
MaxOPD[bar] 10W AC22 bar
MaxOPD[psi] 10W AC318 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 typeSolder, ODF
Outlet size [in]7/8 in
Rated capacity R22 [kW]63 kW
REACH Candidate List substancesLead (CAS no. 7439-92-1)
RefrigerantsR134a
Type designationElectric expansion valve

Properties

MaterialCast iron GGG40.3
Pressure rating46 bar (667 psig) MWP; MOPD 22 bar
Temperature range-50 to 60 °C medium; -40 to 50 °C ambient
Standard size7/8 in ODF
Thread standardSolder ODF
MOQ1

Compatibility

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.

Standards

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