• External superheat adjustment
• SAE or ODF connections
• External or internal equalizer
• Wrench flats on inlets and outlets (SAE only)
• Replaceable inlet strainer (SAE only)

• Maximum working pressure: 500 psig

• Stainless steel power element to prevent corrosion and valve failure
• Operates at superheat settings over 20°F for desuperheating applications

The LA(E) series valves are used for desuperheating in conjunction with hot gas bypass to prevent excessive suction line superheat. They are suitable for interstage cooling in compound systems.

Nomenclature Example: LAES 2 CL 5 FT 3/8 x 1/2 ODF S/T

• Valve Series: LA
• De-Superheating: E
• Liquid Injection: S
• Equalizer: E=External (omit for internal)
• Connection Type: S = solder (omit for flare)
• Capacity: Not system capacity (contact Application Engineering for sizing)
• Refrigerant Code: L = liquid injection
• Capillary Tube Length: 5 FT (standard)
• Inlet x Outlet Connection Sizes: See tables below
• Configuration: S/T = straight-thru (only)

SAE Connections:

• 1/4 SAE Inlet x 3/8 SAE Outlet: A MIN 1.50, B MIN 1.64
• 3/8 SAE Inlet x 3/8 SAE Outlet: A MIN 1.64, B MIN 1.64
• 3/8 SAE Inlet x 1/2 SAE Outlet: A MIN 1.64, B MIN 1.72
• 1/4 SAE Inlet x 1/2 SAE Outlet: A MIN 1.50, B MIN 1.72
• 1/4 SAE Inlet x 5/8 SAE Outlet: A MIN 1.50, B MIN 1.98
• 3/8 SAE Inlet x 5/8 SAE Outlet: A MIN 1.64, B MIN 1.98

ODF Connections:

• 1/4 ODF Inlet x 3/8 ODF Outlet: A 0.25, B 0.38, C 0.32, D 0.32, E 1.70, F 1.73
• 3/8 ODF Inlet x 1/2 ODF Outlet: A 0.38, B 0.50, C 0.32, D 0.38, E 1.73, F 1.73
• 1/2 ODF Inlet x 5/8 ODF Outlet: A 0.50, B 0.63, C 0.38, D 0.50, E 1.73, F 1.73
• 1/4 ODF Inlet x 3/8 ODF Outlet: A 0.25, B 0.38, C 0.32, D 0.32, E 1.70, F 1.73
• 3/8 ODF Inlet x 3/8 ODF Outlet: A 0.38, B 0.38, C 0.32, D 0.32, E 1.73, F 1.73
• 3/8 ODF Inlet x 1/2 ODF Outlet: A 0.38, B 0.50, C 0.32, D 0.38, E 1.73, F 1.73
• 1/2 ODF Inlet x 1/2 ODF Outlet: A 0.50, B 0.50, C 0.38, D 0.38, E 1.73, F 1.73
• 1/2 ODF Inlet x 5/8 ODF Outlet: A 0.50, B 0.63, C 0.38, D 0.50, E 1.73, F 1.75
• 3/8 ODF Inlet x 5/8 ODF Outlet: A 0.38, B 0.63, C 0.32, D 0.38, E 1.73, F 1.75
• 1/2 ODF Inlet x 7/8 ODF Outlet: A 0.50, B 0.88, C 0.38, D 0.75, E 1.73, F 1.73

• 1/4 SAE: I.D. – , G 1.28
• 1/4 ODF: I.D. 0.25, G 1.41, Socket Depth 0.33