Description
The Copeland 060854 is a TCLE 12 HC externally equalized thermal expansion valve (TXV) engineered for reliable refrigerant metering in medium-temperature R22 refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Designed without a flange for flexible installation, this valve delivers precise superheat control to optimize system efficiency and protect the compressor from liquid slugging.
Key Features
- Model: TCLE 12 HC
- Refrigerant: R22
- Temperature Application: Medium temperature charge
- Capacity: 1/2-ton
- Capillary Tube Length: 5 feet (SAE external)
- Equalization Type: Externally equalized for accurate superheat control in systems with significant pressure drop across the evaporator
- Flange: Less flange (flangeless design for versatile installation)
Product Overview
The externally equalized design of the Copeland 060854 TXV makes it ideal for evaporators with distributor assemblies or multi-circuit coils where internal equalization would result in inaccurate superheat sensing. The 5-foot SAE capillary tube provides ample reach for remote bulb placement, ensuring responsive and stable superheat regulation across varying load conditions.
Applications
- Medium-temperature refrigeration systems
- R22 air conditioning and refrigeration equipment
- Systems requiring external pressure equalization
- Evaporators with distributor nozzles or multi-pass coil circuits
Why Choose an Externally Equalized TXV?
External equalization connects the valve’s diaphragm to the evaporator outlet pressure rather than the inlet, compensating for pressure drops across the evaporator. This results in more accurate superheat control, improved system efficiency, and better protection of the compressor — especially critical in medium-temperature applications where load fluctuations are common.
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