Sporlan 168193 SBQ Body

The Sporlan 168193 SBQ Body is a professional-grade, balanced port expansion valve body engineered specifically for small refrigeration units, including coolers, freezers, and heat pump systems. This SBQ 3X4 ODF Body features a 3/8" ODF inlet and a 1/2" ODF outlet, utilizing a 90-degree angle configuration for clean manifold piping. As a replaceable cartridge style valve, it allows technicians to field-service the internal components without de-brazing the entire assembly, significantly reducing downtime. The internally equalized design ensures stable refrigerant metering in systems with minimal pressure drop across the evaporator. Built with high-quality brass and Sporlan’s signature knife-edge, metal-to-metal thermostatic element construction, this body provides a leak-proof joint capable of handling refrigerant flow in bi-directional applications. Designed for versatility, it is compatible with a wide range of refrigerants including R-22, R-134a, R-404A, and R-410A, supporting a maximum working pressure of up to 700 psi for high-pressure R-410A circuits.

Key Benefits

• Balanced port design compensates for fluctuating head pressures and varying ambient conditions, preventing over-feeding or starving the evaporator.
• Replaceable cartridge system simplifies maintenance and inventory management by allowing the body and cartridge to be handled as independent components.
• Internal equalizer simplifies installation in systems where external pressure sensing is not required, maintaining precise superheat control.
• Robust brass construction provides excellent corrosion resistance and durability in demanding industrial and commercial HVACR environments.
• Warming effect design ensures liquid flow enters near the top of the valve body to reduce the potential for charge migration during operation.

Common Questions

Can the SBQ body be used in heat pump applications?
Yes, the balanced port design of the SBQ series is specifically engineered for systems with wide operating ranges, making it suitable for bi-directional flow in heat pump and air conditioning duty.

What is the difference between an SBQ and an SBQE body?
The SBQ (168193) is internally equalized, whereas an SBQE model features an external equalizer connection for systems with significant pressure drops across the evaporator or distributor.

Is the cartridge included with this valve body?
No, this is the body component only. The thermostatic element and the replaceable cartridge must be selected separately based on your specific system capacity and refrigerant requirements.

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