Danfoss AVPQ (003H6478) — self-acting differential pressure and flow controller, PN 16, DN 15, for district heating and central heating systems. The AVPQ combines a control valve with an adjustable flow restrictor and an actuator with two control diaphragms; it closes on rising differential pressure or when the set maximum flow is exceeded, holding both a stable differential pressure across the controlled circuit and a limited maximum flow so connected control valves keep their authority. Differential-pressure setting 0.1 – 0.5 bar adjustable via handle; kVS 2.5 m³/h; flow rate 0.08 – 1.8 m³/h. Maximum differential-pressure range 12 bar, media temperature 2–150 °C, cavitation factor z ≥ 0.6, leakage 0.02 % kVs. Valve body red bronze CuSn5ZnPb (Rg5), valve cone dezincing-free brass CuZn36Pb2As, seat stainless steel 1.4571, control diaphragms EPDM. Connection external thread G ¾ A (ISO 228/1) via tailpieces (ordered separately); supplied complete with compression fittings for Ø6 mm copper impulse tube. Media: district heating/cooling circulation water; glycolic water up to 30%. OEM P/N 003H6478. Technical data quoted verbatim from the Danfoss AVPQ/AVPQ-F data sheet and store.danfoss.com (code 003H6478). differential-pressure range 12 bar); Temperature range: 2 – 150 °C (heating/cooling water); glycolic water up to 30%; HS code: 8481.80. Used in commercial refrigeration, provision-room cooling and reefer plant rooms across HFC, HFO and CO2 (R744) refrigerants.
| Code number | 003H6478 |
| Type | AVPQ |
| Product group | Pressure flow controllers |
| Function | Differential pressure and flow controller (self-acting) |
| Description | Self-acting differential pressure control and flow limiter (district heating), adjustable setting |
| Valve size | DN 15 |
| Pressure class | PN 16 |
| Connection | External thread G ¾ A (ISO 228/1), via tailpieces |
| kVS value | 2.5 m³/h |
| Flow rate [m³/h] | 0.08 – 1.8 |
| Differential pressure setting | 0.1 – 0.5 bar (adjustable, factory range) |
| Flow-restrictor differential pressure (dpb) | 0.2 bar |
| Max. differential pressure range | 12 bar |
| Media temperature | 2 – 150 °C |
| Cavitation factor z | ≥ 0.6 |
| Leakage rate | 0.02 % kVs |
| Stem position | Normally open |
| Mounting version | Return |
| Permissible media | District heating/cooling circulation water; glycolic water (≤30%) |
| Valve body material | Red bronze CuSn5ZnPb (Rg5) |
| Valve cone material | Dezincing-free brass CuZn36Pb2As |
| Valve seat material | Stainless steel, mat. no. 1.4571 |
| Control diaphragm | EPDM |
| EU RoHS compliance | Yes with exemptions (6(c)) |
| REACH Candidate List substance | Lead (CAS no. 7439-92-1) |
| China RoHS compliance | Out of scope |
| Net weight | 3.018 kg |
| Gross weight | 3.03 kg |
| EAN | 5702421539972 |
| HS code | 8481.80 |
| Material | Valve body red bronze CuSn5ZnPb (Rg5); valve cone dezincing-free brass CuZn36Pb2As; seat stainless steel 1.4571; control diaphragms EPDM |
| Pressure rating | PN 16 (max. differential-pressure range 12 bar) |
| Temperature range | 2 – 150 °C (heating/cooling water); glycolic water up to 30% |
| MOQ | 1 |
Danfoss AVPQ for DN 15 district-heating or central-heating circuits where BOTH differential pressure and maximum flow must be held. Size by the branch design flow (0.08 – 1.8 m³/h here, kVS 2.5) and set the differential-pressure setpoint within 0.1 – 0.5 bar. Confirm the connection (external thread G ¾ A, ISO 228/1) and pressure class (PN 16) match the pipework; order the matching tailpiece/union-nut set separately (impulse-tube compression fittings are included). For differential-pressure control without flow limitation use the AVP; for flow limitation via a combined valve+limiter without integrated Δp handle use the AVPB. Maximum differential-pressure range 12 bar, media temperature 2–150 °C.