SANHUA SERIES RFGB STANDARD

Thermostatic
Expansion Valve
RFGB series thermostatic expansion valves are used to
adjust mass flow of refrigerant into the evaporator while
controlling the refrigerant´s superheat at the outlet of the
evaporator. They can be used for various refrigerants under
all working conditions. Typical applications are refrigeration
systems like commercial refrigerators and freezers, icemakers,
dehumidifiers as well as air conditioners at various evaporation
temperature.

FEATURES

• COMPACT DESIGN WITH BUILD-IN ORIFICE

• WARM THERMO HEAD CONSTRUCTION
• ALL CONNECTIONS PIPES ARE COMPLETELY IN COPPER
• VALVES WITH MOP FUNCTION CAN BE PROVIDED TO ASSURE RELIABLE COMPRESSOR OPERATION
• APPLICABLE IN A WIDE EVAPORATION TEMPERATURE RANGE
• RELIABLE AND CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE OF SUPERHEAT CONTROL

GENERAL SPECIFICATION TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

• Applicable for all common HCFC and HFC refrigerants such as: • RFGB valve available in straight shape with adjustable super-
R22, R134a, R404A, R407C, R507A … heat on site
• Ambient temperature min./max.: -35/+55°C • RFGB valve available in angle shape with fixed factory super
• Medium temperature TS min./max.: -40°C / +70°C heat settings
• Max. operating pressure PS: 2,1 … 3,5 MPa (21 … 35 bar) 1) • Both versions are available with the following solder connections:
- Metric: Inlet 6mm ODF/ Outlet 10mm ODF or
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• Installation position Inlet 10mm ODF/ Outlet 12mm ODF

- Preferably valve head upwards - Imperial: Inlet 1/4” ODF/ Outlet 3/8” ODF or
- Flow direction from inlet A to outlet B Inlet 3/8” ODF/ Outlet 1/2” ODF
• Certifications: UL/CSA and PED declaration • Equalization port available as option:
- Metric: 6mm ODF
1) Max. operating pressure is related to the used refrigerant - Imperial: 1/4” ODF
 • Capillary tube length 800mm
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MODEL DESIGNATION LEGEND

Position
Model Designation Legend
Number

Product Code Product Series

1
RFGB Thermostatic expansion valve with build-in orifice

Refrigerant Description

1 R22

2 2 R407C

3 R404A / R507A

4 R134a

Pressure Equalization Description

3 E External pressure equalization

(Omitted) Internal pressure equalization

Valve Size Internal Orifice Size

4
Valve size: proportional to the orifice size and to the nominal
From 1 to 5
capacity

Valve Shape Description

5 S Straight Version

A Angle Version

Connections Type Description

6 Mx Metric: M6 inlet 6mm ; M10 inlet 10mm

Ix Imperial: I2 inlet 1/4" ; I3 inlet 3/8"

Miscellaneous Description
7
Digits for additional information
xxx
e.g. static superheat, MOP, Bleed…
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MODEL DESIGNATION EXAMPLE

Position Number
According to Model Designation Legend
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Thermostatic expansion valve with build-in orifice

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Refrigerant: R134a

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx With connection for external pressure equalization

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Capacity: Valve and orifice size 3

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Valve Shape: straight

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Valve pipe connections: metric inlet 6mm/outlet 10mm

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Digits for additional information

TECHNICAL DATA

Nominal Cooling Capacities 1) 2)

Capacity PS
Refrigerant Size Model Name 4)
Drawing
[ USRT ] [ kW ] [ MPa ]

1 RFGB 01(E) -1 RFGB01(E)-0.35-xxx 0,48 1,69

2 RFGB 01(E) -2 RFGB01(E)-0.7-xxx 0,83 2,93

R22 3 RFGB 01(E) -3 RFGB01(E)-1.0-xxx 1,43 5,04 2,8

4 RFGB 01(E) -4 RFGB01(E)-1.5-xxx 2,04 7,17

5 RFGB 01(E) -5 RFGB01(E)-2.0-xxx 2,39 8,39

1 RFGB 02(E) -1 RFGB02(E)-0.38-xxx 0,48 1,70

2 RFGB 02(E) -2 RFGB02(E)-0.76-xxx 0,84 2,94
R407C 3)
3 RFGB 02(E) -3 RFGB02(E)-1.1-xxx 1,44 5,06 2,8
4 RFGB 02(E) -4 RFGB02(E)-1.6-xxx 2,05 7,20
5 RFGB 02(E) -5 RFGB02(E)-2.2-xxx 2,39 8,42

1 RFGB 03(E) -1 RFGB03(E)-0.25-xxx 0,34 1,21

2 RFGB 03(E) -2 RFGB03(E)-0.5-xxx 0,65 2,28

R404A
/ 3 RFGB 03(E) -3 RFGB03(E)-0.7-xxx 1,22 4,28 3,5
R507
4 RFGB 03(E) -4 RFGB03(E)-1.0-xxx 1,80 6,34

5 RFGB 03(E) -5 RFGB03(E)-1.4-xxx 2,11 7,42

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1 RFGB 04(E) -1 RFGB04(E)-0.23-xxx 0,30 1,06

2 RFGB 04(E) -2 RFGB04(E)-0.44-xxx 0,43 1,51

R134a 3 RFGB 04(E) -3 RFGB04(E)-0.63-xxx 0,76 2,67 2,1

4 RFGB 04(E) -4 RFGB04(E)-0.94-xxx 1,14 4,01

5 RFGB 04(E) -5 RFGB04(E)-1.3-xxx 1,33 4,68

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TECHNICAL DATA

Nominal Cooling Capacities 1) 2)

Capacity PS
Refrigerant Size Model Name 4)
Drawing
[ USRT ] [ kW ] [ MPa ]

1 RFGB 06(E) -1 RFGB06(E)-0.35-xxx 0,48 1,69

2 RFGB 06(E) -2 RFGB06(E)-0.7-xxx 0,83 2,93

R290 3 RFGB 06(E) -3 RFGB06(E)-1.0-xxx 1,43 5,04 2,8

4 RFGB 06(E) -4 RFGB06(E)-1.5-xxx 2,04 7,17

5 RFGB 06(E) -5 RFGB06(E)-2.0-xxx 2,39 8,39

Note:
1) Nominal capacity valid for:
- Version “S” in straight shape and version “A” in angle shape
- Versions with metrical and imperial connections
2) Nominal working conditions: Condensing temperature: 38°C; evaporating temperature +4,4°C; Liquid temperature 37°C
3) R407C data based on dew point conditions
4) Model Name in this table is referred to the first 4 positions of the model designation
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MODEL LIST
Evaporation Temp. Range to = +10…-40°C 1)

Model Name 2)3)4)5) Connections Size (Solder ODF)

Pipe Inlet Outlet Pressure Equal.
Valve Body
Capacity Size Valve Shape 6) connections
All
All Sizes Straight / Angle Metric / Im- [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch]
Refrigerants
perial

M6 6 - 10 - - -
M10 10 - 12 - - -
S-
2 - 1/4 - 3/8 - -
RFGB 01 - 1 -
RFGB 02 - 2 - 3 - 3/8 - 1/2 - -
RFGB 03 - 3 -
RFGB 04 - 4 - M6 6 - 10 - - -
RFGB 06 - 5 - M10 10 - 12 - - -
A-
2 - 1/4 - 3/8 - -
3 - 3/8 - 1/2 - -

M6 6 - 10 - 6 -
M10 10 - 12 - 6 -
S-
2 - 1/4 - 3/8 - 1/4
RFGB 01E - 1 -
RFGB 02E - 2 - 3 - 3/8 - 1/2 - 1/4
RFGB 03E - 3 -
RFGB 04E - 4 - M6 6 - 10 - 6 -
RFGB 06E - 5 - M10 10 - 12 - 6 -
A-
2 - 1/4 - 3/8 - 1/4
3 - 3/8 - 1/2 - 1/4

Note:
1) Different evaporation temperature range on request
2) Extent of delivery: valve body and bulb strap
3) MOP function on request
4) Delivery time on request
5) Model Name in this table is referred to the first 6 positions of the model designation
6) Superheat:
- Straight version “S” with adjustable settings
- Angle version “A” with fixed factory settings
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DIMENSIONS
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RFGB WITH REPLACEABLE STRAINER

RFGB thermostatic expansion valves are also available

on request with a replaceable strainer placed on the inlet
connection of the valve. This mechanical filter equipped with
a metallic net (mesh 100) can block all the potential impurities
present in the refrigeration circuit avoiding that some of them
damage the valve. The particular layout of the inlet connection
(from the bottom) allows the strainer to be removed for
cleaning or replacement without having to remove the valve
from the system
All the RFGB variants shown on “Technical Data” and “Model
List” tables can be customized on request with the introduction
of a replaceable strainer.

MODEL DESIGNATION EXAMPLE

Position Number
According to Model Designation Legend
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Thermostatic expansion valve with build-in orifice

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Refrigerant: R134a

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx With connection for external pressure equalization

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Capacity: Valve and orifice size 3

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Valve Shape: straight

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 xxx Valve pipe connections: metric inlet 6mm/outlet 10mm

RFGB 04 E 3 S M6 8xx “8” as first digits for RFGB with strainer

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DIMENSIONS
(RFGB with replaceable strainer)
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RFGB CUSTOMIZATION TABLE

Necessary Information for RFGB customization
Please specify all mandatory information in the customization table below. The standard RFGB features will be
used if fields aren’t filled in.

Pos. Mandatory information

Refrigerant
1
o R22 o R407C o R404A/R507A

o R134a o Other Ref. : __________________________________________________

Pressure Equalization
2
o Internal (Standard) o Ext. pressure equalization

Capacity

Capacity: _______________________ kW

Based on:

Evaporation temp. to: _______________________ °C

Condensing temp. tc: _______________________ °C

3 Subcooling tcu: _______________________ K (Standard value 1K)

Superheat toh: _______________________ K (Standard value 10K)

Pressure drop: _______________________ bar (Standard: Without pressure drop)

Alternative information if capacity data isn’t available

Brand of used expansion valve: _______________________________________________________

Complete model of used expansion valve: _______________________________________________________

Valve Shape
4
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o Straight (Standard) o Angle

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RFGB CUSTOMIZATION TABLE

Necessary Information for RFGB customization
Please specify all mandatory information in the customization table below. The standard RFGB features will be
used if fields aren’t filled in.

Pos. Mandatory information

Connections

Metrical Imperial

o Inlet 6mm, Outlet 10mm o Inlet 1/4”, Outlet 3/8”

o Inlet 10mm, Outlet 12mm o Inlet 3/8”, Outlet 1/2”

Ext. pressure equal. 6mm if selected Ext. pressure equal. 1/4” if selected

5
Other connections

Inlet: _______________________________________________________

Outlet: _______________________________________________________

Ext. pressure equal.: _______________________________________________________

Pos. Additional information

Static superheat: Factory Setting

6 Capacity

o 3...4K (Standard) o Other value: ____________________________________________ K

MOP
7
o Without (Standard) o MOP point: _____________________________________________ °C

Bleed
8
o Without (Standard) o 15% Bleed o 30% Bleed

Designated application / other requirements:

9
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