Danfoss TCBE3 068U4251 Thermostatic Expansion Valve features a fixed orifice, providing precise control over refrigerant flow. Constructed from stainless steel, it is well-suited for refrigeration systems in the food industry and aggressive environments. Specifically designed for swift soldering into hermetic refrigeration systems, the TCBE ensures efficient installation and reliable, corrosion-resistant performance.
Specifications:
| Charges available for following refrigerants | R290, R134a, R513A, R404A, R407A, R407C, R407F, R448A, R449A, R507, R410A, R452A, R600a, R454C, R455A, R1234yf, R1234ze(E), R454A TU and TC | ||||||||||||
| Ignition assessment | Positive. Zone 2 (Category 3, IIA) TUA/TUAE and TCAE only approved for A1 refrigerants | ||||||||||||
| Complies with PED | Yes, fluid group 2, Article 4 paragraph 3, DN < 25 (inner bore) | ||||||||||||
| Standard charge ranges with MOP | -40 – +10 °C / -40 − +50 °F MOP +15 °C / + 60 °F -40 – -5 °C / -40 − +25 °F MOP 0 °C / +32 °F -60 – -25 °C / -75 − -15 °F MOP -20 °C / -4 °F (not for R134a and R513A) |
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| Max. working pressure PS/MWP | TU (non R410A): 34 bar(g) / 500 psi(g) TU (R410A): 45.5 bar(g) / 660 psi(g) TC (all): 45.5 bar(g) / 660 psi(g) | ||||||||||||
| Connection type | Solder, ODF | ||||||||||||
| Connection sizes, Angleway | Inlet: 1⁄4 in, 3/8 in, 6 mm, 10 mm Outlet: 3/8 in, 1⁄2 in, 5/8 in, 10 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm | ||||||||||||
| Connection sizes, Straightway | Inlet: 1⁄4 in, 3/8 in, 1⁄2 in, 6 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm Outlet: 3/8 in, 1⁄2 in, 5/8 in, 10 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm | ||||||||||||
| Connection sizes, [External equalization] | 1⁄4 in, 6 mm | ||||||||||||
| Orifices, TUB(E), TUC(E) | X, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||||||||||||
| Orifices TUA(E) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||||||||||||
| Orifices TCAE, TCBE, TCCE | 1, 2, 3 | ||||||||||||
| Bleed | 15% (of nominal capacity) available. For 30%, contact Danfoss. | ||||||||||||
| Biflow operation | With flow in the opposite direction, the rated capacity is reduced by up to 15%. | ||||||||||||
| Biflow not recommended in | TU with orifice 9 TC with orifice 3 All valves with MOP charges |
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| Biflow not possible in | All valves with internal equalization | ||||||||||||
| Environmental transport/storage temperature and humidity | Max. +65 °C / +150 °F, Humidity: <100% RH | ||||||||||||
| Max. body temperature (mounting/operation) | +120°C / +250°F (short lived peak: +150°C / +300°F) | ||||||||||||
| Min. body temperature | See Evaporating temperature range low end. | ||||||||||||
| Max. bulb temperature (operation) | Standard valves: +100°C / +212°F Valves with MOP charges: +150°C / +300°F |
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| Static superheat (SS) | Standard 4K / 7.2°F Customer-specific settings and non-adjustable valves are available. Please contact Danfoss. |
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| Material of product | Body: Stainless steel Capillary tube: Stainless steel Connector: Bimetal (stainless steel and copper) |
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| Standard capillary tube lengths | TU: 0.8 m / 31.5 in TC: 0.9 m / 35 in |
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| Special capillary tube lengths available | 0.3 m / 11.8 in, 0.45 m / 18.0 in and 1.5 m / 59 in | ||||||||||||
| Inlet strainer | TU orifice X - 4 = 100 mesh / All other TU and TC = 50 mesh / TU and TC angle = 80 mesh | ||||||||||||
| Serviceable | No | ||||||||||||
| Corrosion | Passed salt spray test (EN ISO 9227 NSS) and ASTM prohesion (ASTM G85) test. Both 2000 hours |
Ordering Code:
| Refrigerant | Type | Orifice No. | Pressure eq. | Connection (in x out) | |||||||||||
| inch | Code No. | mm | Code No. | ||||||||||||
| R407C | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4257 | 12x16 | 068U4249 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4258 | 068U4250 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4251 | 068U4259 | |||||||||||||
| R410A | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4265 | 12x16 | 068U4273 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4266 | 068U4274 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4267 | 068U4275 | |||||||||||||
| R134a / R513A | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4217 | 12x16 | 068U4225 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4218 | 068U4226 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4219 | 068U4227 | |||||||||||||
| R404A / R507A | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | - | 12x16 | 068U4241 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4234 | 068U4242 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4235 | 068U4243 | |||||||||||||
| R290 | TCBE | 1 | External | 3/8x5/8 | 068U4383 | 10x16 | 068U4386 | ||||||||
| 2 | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4384 | 12x16 | 068U4387 | |||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4385 | 068U4388 | |||||||||||||
| Range N MOP 95 psig / +15 °C | |||||||||||||||
| R407C | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4253 | 12x16 | 068U4261 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4254 | 068U4262 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | - | 068U4263 | |||||||||||||
| Range N MOP 165 psig / +15 °C | |||||||||||||||
| R410A | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | - | 12x16 | - | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4270 | - | |||||||||||||
| 3 | - | 068U4279 | |||||||||||||
| Range N MOP 55 psig / +15 °C | |||||||||||||||
| R134a/R513A | TCBE | 1 | External | - | - | 10x16 | 068U4228 | ||||||||
| 2 | - | 12x16 | 068U4230 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | - | 068U4231 | |||||||||||||
| Range N MOP 120 psig / +15 °C | |||||||||||||||
| R404A / R507A | TCBE | 1 | External | - | - | 10x16 | 068U4244 | ||||||||
| 2 | - | 12x16 | 068U4246 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | - | 068U4247 | |||||||||||||
Danfoss TCBE3 068U4251 Thermostatic Expansion Valve features a fixed orifice, providing precise control over refrigerant flow. Constructed from stainless steel, it is well-suited for refrigeration systems in the food industry and aggressive environments. Specifically designed for swift soldering into hermetic refrigeration systems, the TCBE ensures efficient installation and reliable, corrosion-resistant performance.
Specifications:
| Charges available for following refrigerants | R290, R134a, R513A, R404A, R407A, R407C, R407F, R448A, R449A, R507, R410A, R452A, R600a, R454C, R455A, R1234yf, R1234ze(E), R454A TU and TC | ||||||||||||
| Ignition assessment | Positive. Zone 2 (Category 3, IIA) TUA/TUAE and TCAE only approved for A1 refrigerants | ||||||||||||
| Complies with PED | Yes, fluid group 2, Article 4 paragraph 3, DN < 25 (inner bore) | ||||||||||||
| Standard charge ranges with MOP | -40 – +10 °C / -40 − +50 °F MOP +15 °C / + 60 °F -40 – -5 °C / -40 − +25 °F MOP 0 °C / +32 °F -60 – -25 °C / -75 − -15 °F MOP -20 °C / -4 °F (not for R134a and R513A) |
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| Max. working pressure PS/MWP | TU (non R410A): 34 bar(g) / 500 psi(g) TU (R410A): 45.5 bar(g) / 660 psi(g) TC (all): 45.5 bar(g) / 660 psi(g) | ||||||||||||
| Connection type | Solder, ODF | ||||||||||||
| Connection sizes, Angleway | Inlet: 1⁄4 in, 3/8 in, 6 mm, 10 mm Outlet: 3/8 in, 1⁄2 in, 5/8 in, 10 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm | ||||||||||||
| Connection sizes, Straightway | Inlet: 1⁄4 in, 3/8 in, 1⁄2 in, 6 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm Outlet: 3/8 in, 1⁄2 in, 5/8 in, 10 mm, 12 mm, 16 mm | ||||||||||||
| Connection sizes, [External equalization] | 1⁄4 in, 6 mm | ||||||||||||
| Orifices, TUB(E), TUC(E) | X, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||||||||||||
| Orifices TUA(E) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||||||||||||
| Orifices TCAE, TCBE, TCCE | 1, 2, 3 | ||||||||||||
| Bleed | 15% (of nominal capacity) available. For 30%, contact Danfoss. | ||||||||||||
| Biflow operation | With flow in the opposite direction, the rated capacity is reduced by up to 15%. | ||||||||||||
| Biflow not recommended in | TU with orifice 9 TC with orifice 3 All valves with MOP charges |
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| Biflow not possible in | All valves with internal equalization | ||||||||||||
| Environmental transport/storage temperature and humidity | Max. +65 °C / +150 °F, Humidity: <100% RH | ||||||||||||
| Max. body temperature (mounting/operation) | +120°C / +250°F (short lived peak: +150°C / +300°F) | ||||||||||||
| Min. body temperature | See Evaporating temperature range low end. | ||||||||||||
| Max. bulb temperature (operation) | Standard valves: +100°C / +212°F Valves with MOP charges: +150°C / +300°F |
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| Static superheat (SS) | Standard 4K / 7.2°F Customer-specific settings and non-adjustable valves are available. Please contact Danfoss. |
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| Material of product | Body: Stainless steel Capillary tube: Stainless steel Connector: Bimetal (stainless steel and copper) |
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| Standard capillary tube lengths | TU: 0.8 m / 31.5 in TC: 0.9 m / 35 in |
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| Special capillary tube lengths available | 0.3 m / 11.8 in, 0.45 m / 18.0 in and 1.5 m / 59 in | ||||||||||||
| Inlet strainer | TU orifice X - 4 = 100 mesh / All other TU and TC = 50 mesh / TU and TC angle = 80 mesh | ||||||||||||
| Serviceable | No | ||||||||||||
| Corrosion | Passed salt spray test (EN ISO 9227 NSS) and ASTM prohesion (ASTM G85) test. Both 2000 hours |
Ordering Code:
| Refrigerant | Type | Orifice No. | Pressure eq. | Connection (in x out) | |||||||||||
| inch | Code No. | mm | Code No. | ||||||||||||
| R407C | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4257 | 12x16 | 068U4249 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4258 | 068U4250 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4251 | 068U4259 | |||||||||||||
| R410A | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4265 | 12x16 | 068U4273 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4266 | 068U4274 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4267 | 068U4275 | |||||||||||||
| R134a / R513A | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4217 | 12x16 | 068U4225 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4218 | 068U4226 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4219 | 068U4227 | |||||||||||||
| R404A / R507A | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | - | 12x16 | 068U4241 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4234 | 068U4242 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4235 | 068U4243 | |||||||||||||
| R290 | TCBE | 1 | External | 3/8x5/8 | 068U4383 | 10x16 | 068U4386 | ||||||||
| 2 | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4384 | 12x16 | 068U4387 | |||||||||||
| 3 | 068U4385 | 068U4388 | |||||||||||||
| Range N MOP 95 psig / +15 °C | |||||||||||||||
| R407C | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | 068U4253 | 12x16 | 068U4261 | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4254 | 068U4262 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | - | 068U4263 | |||||||||||||
| Range N MOP 165 psig / +15 °C | |||||||||||||||
| R410A | TCBE | 1 | External | 1/2x5/8 | - | 12x16 | - | ||||||||
| 2 | 068U4270 | - | |||||||||||||
| 3 | - | 068U4279 | |||||||||||||
| Range N MOP 55 psig / +15 °C | |||||||||||||||
| R134a/R513A | TCBE | 1 | External | - | - | 10x16 | 068U4228 | ||||||||
| 2 | - | 12x16 | 068U4230 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | - | 068U4231 | |||||||||||||
| Range N MOP 120 psig / +15 °C | |||||||||||||||
| R404A / R507A | TCBE | 1 | External | - | - | 10x16 | 068U4244 | ||||||||
| 2 | - | 12x16 | 068U4246 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | - | 068U4247 | |||||||||||||
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