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Danfoss TE 2 thermostatic expansion valve, R23, 3/8 in flare × 12 mm solder, externally equalized, evaporating -90 to -70 °C (code 068Z3518)

Danfoss · HVAC & Refrigeration · Expansion Valves · Denmark · danfoss.com
Part Number
068Z3518  ·  HS 8481.80
Danfoss TE 2 thermostatic expansion valve, R23, 3/8 in flare × 12 mm solder, externally equalized, evaporating -90 to -70 °C (code 068Z3518)

Danfoss TE 2 thermostatic expansion valve for R23. Externally equalized with adjustable 4 °C static superheat, 3/8 in flare inlet and 12 mm solder outlet, 6 mm solder external equalization connection, evaporating range -90 to -70 °C. Interchangeable orifice assembly (ordered separately). Bi-flow orifice assembly (01-05).

Technical Specifications

TypeThermostatic expansion valve
SeriesTE 2 (T2 / TE 2 program)
RefrigerantR23
Inlet3/8 in flare
Outlet12 mm solder
Pressure equalizationExternally equalized
External equalization connection6 mm solder
Evaporating temperature range-90 to -70 °C
Static superheat4 °C (adjustable)
FlowBi-flow (orifice 01-05)
Capillary tube1500 mm
Max working pressure34 bar (500 psig)
Body/connection materialBrass
OrificeReplaceable (ordered separately)
Net weight0.279 kg
EAN5702428019354
MPN068Z3518
Product groupExpansion valves
ApprovalEAC
Body materialBrass
Capillary tube length [in]59 in
Capillary tube length [mm]1500 mm
China RoHS complianceYes with exemptions
China RoHS exemption clause7.1
Connection materialBrass
DirectionAngleway
Equalization connection typeSolder
Equalization size [mm]6 mm
EU RoHS complianceYes with exemptions
EU RoHS exemption clause6(a)
Flow directionBi-flow with orifice 01-05
Flow direction indicatorEmbossed 1-way arrow
Fluid Group2
Inlet connection typeFlare
Inlet size [in]3/8 in
Max. Working Pressure [bar]34 bar
Max. Working Pressure [psig]500 psig
Outlet connection typeSolder
Outlet size [mm]12 mm
Parts includedBulb strap
PED categoryArt. 4, par. 3
REACH Candidate List substancesLead (CAS no. 7439-92-1)
RefrigerantsR23
Static Superheat (SS) [°C]4 °C
Static Superheat (SS) [°F]7.2 °F
Superheat settingAdjustable
Temperature range [°C] [max]-70 °C
Temperature range [°C] [min]-90 °C
Temperature range [°F] [max]-95 °F
Temperature range [°F] [min]-130 °F

Properties

MOQ1

Compatibility

Refrigerant compatibility per Danfoss datasheet. Verify against your system specification.

Standards

Approvals

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