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Emerson Climate Technologies
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Thermal Expansion Valves
The T series Take-Apart valves, with adjustable superheat and 
replaceable, interchangeable components are ideal for original 
equipment and eld replacements in air conditioning, heat pump, 
and refrigeration applications.
T Series – Take-Apart
Features
•  Take-Apart construction for easy eld service
•  External superheat adjustment
•  Bi-Flow capability
•  Stainless steel power assembly up to 18 tons
Options
•  Interchangeable, replaceable cages
•  Interchangeable body anges
•  Interchangeable power assemblies
•  1/4 to 100 tons capacity
Specifications
•  Maximum working pressure:  450 psig
•  Torque Bolts:      300 in. lb.
Nomenclature example: TCLEB 5 HC 5 FT 3/8 x 1/2 SAE ANG
TCL E B 5 H C 5 FT 3/8 x 1/2 SAE ANG
Valve Series 
Take-Apart 
Adjustable
 Equalizer 
E=External 
(Omit for Internal)
Bleed Hole
(optional)
B=Bleed Hole
(Omit for no bleed 
hole)
Capacity 
Nominal Rating 
in Tons 
(See Cage 
Assembly 
Interchangeability 
Tables)
Refrigerant Code
 +F = R-12
• H = R-22
+M = R-134a
• N = R-407C
*P = R-507
*R = R-502
*S = R404A
Charge Code
C = medium temp
CA = heat pump
W(MOP) = press. limiting
Z = low temp
Capillary Tube Length Inlet x Outlet
Connection Sizes
Various sizes are 
available (valve is also 
available less ange)
Connection Type 
SAE=are
ODF=solder
Conguration
ANG = 90° angle
S/T=straight-thru
Single Outlet “T” Series Body Flanges with Bleed Hole for Use with PSC Compressors
Valve Type  Bleed Hole Diameter
1
 for % Capacity Bypass
R-134a R-22/R-407C R-507/R-404A
10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 40%
Dia. 
(In)
Drill 
Size
Dia. 
(In)
Drill 
Size
Dia. 
(In)
Drill 
Size
Dia. 
(In)
Drill 
Size
Dia. 
(In)
Drill 
Size
Dia. 
(In)
Drill 
Size
TCL1/4F TCL1/2H TCL1/2R – – 0.02 1/64 0.02 77 0.02 76 0.02 74 0.03 72
TCL1/2F TCL1H TCL1/2R 0.02 77 0.02 75 0.02 73 0.03 71 0.03 69 0.04 65
TCL1F TCL2H TCL1R 0.03 71 0.03 1/32 0.04 64 0.04 60 0.05 56 0.05 55
TCL2F TCL3H TCL2R 0.03 70 0.04 65 0.04 60 0.04 57 0.05 3/4 0.06 54
TCL3F TCL5H TCL3R 0.04 65 0.04 57 0.05 55 0.06 54 0.06 1/16 0.07 50
TCL4F TCL7-1/2H TCL4-1/2R 0.04 57 0.05 55 0.06 53 0.07 51 0.08 48 0.09 44
TCL6-1/2F TCL10H TCL7R 0.05 55 0.06 53 0.07 50 0.08 47 0.09 44 0.10 39
TCL7-1/2F TCL12H TCL8R 0.05 55 0.06 53 0.07 50 0.08 47 0.09 44 0.10 39
1
Bleed hole sizes shown above are based on a percent of full effective port area of the valve. This does not necessarily indicate the percent of valve capacity that will be bypassed. 
The hole sizes shown above should be used for reference only. Normal industry practice is to equalize systems 3 to 5 minutes.
+ =R-134a are interchangeable refrigerant charges
* = R-507 and R-404A are interchangeable refrigerant charges
• = R-22 and R-407C are interchangeable refrigerant charges










