Danfoss KVL 10 crankcase pressure regulator (code 034L1180) is the smallest body size in the Danfoss KVL range of mechanical, self-acting pressure regulating valves for commercial and light-industrial refrigeration. The KVL is installed in the suction line before the compressor and limits (throttles) the crankcase pressure to a constant, adjustable maximum during pull-down and after defrost or after a hot-start, protecting the compressor motor against overload. This SKU has 3/8 in ODF solder connections (inlet and outlet), a regulating range of 0.2 – 6 bar (3 – 87 psig) and a maximum working pressure of 18 bar (260 psig); media temperature range -60 to 130 C (-76 to 266 F). Kv value 3.2 m3/h; factory setting 2 bar (29 psig). Compact angle-design valve with hermetic brazed construction and a stainless-steel bellows; the setpoint is adjustable on the top spindle under a sealing cap. Suitable for HFC/HFO refrigerants. UL listed (C UL US), EAC and RoHS. Price on quote.
| Type | Crankcase pressure regulator, KVL 10 |
| Code number | 034L1180 |
| Series | Danfoss KVL mechanical pressure regulating valve |
| Function | Crankcase (suction) pressure limiting, modulating |
| Connection | 3/8 in ODF solder, inlet and outlet |
| Connection type | Solder, ODF |
| Regulating range | 0.2 – 6 bar (3 – 87 psig) |
| Factory setting | 2 bar (29 psig) |
| Max. working pressure (PB/MWP) | 18 bar (260 psig) |
| Kv value | 3.2 m3/h |
| Media temperature range | -60 to 130 C (-76 to 266 F) |
| Body design | Compact angle design, hermetic brazed construction, stainless-steel bellows |
| Pressure test port | 1/4 in Schrader valve |
| Applicable refrigerants | R1234yf, R1234ze(E), R407H, R449B, R454A, R454C, R455A, R515B, R516A |
| Conformity assessment | PED category Art. 4, par. 3 (sound engineering practice) |
| Approvals | UL (C UL US Listed), EAC, RoHS, RoHS China |
| Net weight | 0.304 kg |
| Gross weight | 0.326 kg |
| EAN | 5702428514248 |
| Product group | Press. and temp. regul. valves |
| Approval | C UL US LISTED |
| Approval file name | REFRIGERANT VALVE 53R0 |
| China RoHS compliance | Yes |
| Cv value [gal/min] | 3.7 gal/min |
| EU RoHS compliance | Yes with exemptions |
| EU RoHS exemption clause | 6(c) |
| Factory setting [bar] | 2 bar |
| Factory setting [psig] | 29 psig |
| Flow direction indicator | Engraved 1-way arrow |
| Inlet connection type | Solder, ODF |
| Inlet size [in] | 3/8 in |
| Kv value [m³/h] | 3.2 m³/h |
| Lubricants compatibility | Oilfree applications |
| Max. test pressure [bar] | 19.8 bar |
| Max. test pressure [psig] | 286 psig |
| Max. Working Pressure [bar] | 18 bar |
| Max. Working Pressure [psig] | 260 psig |
| Medium temperature range [°C] [max] | 130 °C |
| Medium temperature range [°C] [min] | -60 °C |
| Medium temperature range [°F] [max] | 266 °F |
| Medium temperature range [°F] [min] | -76 °F |
| Oil free refrigerants | R1234ze(E) |
| Other RoHS documentation | EAEU RoHS |
| Outlet connection type | Solder, ODF |
| Outlet size [in] | 3/8 in |
| P band max. [bar] | 2 bar |
| P band max. [psi] | 29 psi |
| Rated cap. R404A/R507A [kW] | 6.3 kW |
| Rated cap. R404A/R507A [TR] | 1 TR |
| Rated capacity R134a [kW] | 5.3 kW |
| Rated capacity R134a [TR] | 0.8 TR |
| Rated capacity R22 [kW] | 7.1 kW |
| Rated capacity R22 [TR] | 1.2 TR |
| Rated capacity R407C [kW] | 6.4 kW |
| Rated capacity R407C [TR] | 1.1 TR |
| REACH Candidate List substances | Lead (CAS no. 7439-92-1) |
| Refrigerants | R1234yf |
| Regulation range [bar] [max] | 6 bar |
| Regulation range [bar] [min] | 0.2 bar |
| Regulation range [psig] Pe [max] | 87 psig |
| Regulation range [psig] Pe [min] | 3 psig |
| UL approved refrigerants | R407H |
| UL mark | Yes |
| Material | Steel body, stainless steel bellows; copper ODF connection stubs |
| Pressure rating | 18 bar (260 psig) |
| Temperature range | -60 to 130 C (-76 to 266 F) |
| Primary standard | Danfoss KVL |
| Standard size | 10 (3/8 in) |
| MOQ | 1 |
Select a KVL by body size (KVL 10 / 12 / 15 / 22 / 28 / 35), connection type (flare or ODF solder) and connection size. KVL 10 is the smallest size, 3/8 in ODF solder only. Flare and ODF-solder versions, and inch versus metric ODF stubs, are separate code numbers with separate EANs — confirm the connection before ordering. Factory setting and regulating range are adjustable on the top spindle under the sealing cap.