
TE 5 - TE 55
The TE 5 - TE 55 series expansion valve regulate the injection of refrigerant into evaporators. It controls the refrigerant flow based on the superheat. The exchangeable power element is produced with the well known Danfoss laser welding technology for extended lifetime capability. The TE 5 - TE 55 series is available with a wide range of orifices which will cover a wide range of applications.
Features and benefits
- Wide operating range: -40 to 10 °C / -40 to 50 °F & -60 to -25 °C / -75 to -15 °F
- Refrigerants: R407F, R407A, R448A, R449A, R452A,R404A, R507, R22, R513A, R134a and R407C
- Interchangeable orifice assembly:
- Laser welded stainless steel power element, capillary tube and bulb
- Wide capacity range, rated capacity from:
- MOP function is available and Superior charge performance
- PS / MWP (maximum working pressure): 28 bar / 400 psig
- Minimized capacity gap and overlap between orifices
- TE 55 has balanced port design
- Patented bulb strap design
TE 5-55 thermostatic expansion valves, exchangeable orifice
The TE 5 – TE 55 thermostatic expansion valves parts-program has proven its value since it was first introduced in 1964. It is still a popular choice air conditioning systems around the world.
The TE 5 - TE 55 series controls the amount of refrigerant injected into the evaporator.
The replaceable power element is produced with the well-known Danfoss laser welding technology for extended life time.
The TE 5 - TE 55 thermostatic expansion valve family is universal and adaptable, and comes with:
- A wide capacity range for any kind of air conditioning system
- A wide temperature range (–60 °C to +10°C)
- Suitable for new and old standard refrigerants (except R 410A and HC-refrigerants)
- With and without maximum operating pressure (MOP) charge characteristics
Product Highlights
- Large operating range: N-range -40°C to +10°C; B-range -60°C to -25°C
- Interchangeable orifice assembly
- Stainless steel power element, capillary tube and bulb
- Wide capacity range
- Easy to select orifice to minimize capacity gaps and overlaps
- Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) functionality is available
- Complete parts program (build to order) with many possible combinations of connections

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