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txv pipe assembly

txv pipe assembly

txv pipe assembly

(OP)
we are manufacturers of automibile air conditioning kits.
we also use the txv's. need help in sourcing a suitable manufacturer for the pipe assembly for the txv valves.
thanks
vinod

RE: txv pipe assembly

Check with Sporlan, Parker or Alco. They may have an automotive division.
pennpoint

RE: txv pipe assembly

Ahem....   

The Prof appreciates penpoint listing Sporlan first.

RE: txv pipe assembly

ProfSporlan
Well!  Aw Shucks,  I have to admit I use Sporlan quite a bit. Single and Cascade refrigeration. Environmental Simulation if you get my meaning. Good order desks and tech. support there. Now where's my kick back (just kidding).
pennpoint
  
 

RE: txv pipe assembly

(OP)
Dear All.
Thanks for the reply.
Actually we need a steel block assembly with two tubes brazed on it suitable to be connected to the txv valves.
thanks

RE: txv pipe assembly

Sounds like something that any garage machine shop could do.

Hummm, I've got a garage.....

How many do you need?

RE: txv pipe assembly

(OP)
i tried with a vendor with a cnc machine.
but maintaining the dimensions after machining & brazing and very critical & diffficult. Sorry a garage or even a very good mechine shop are not able to do the job.

RE: txv pipe assembly

It sounds like the AC application is secondary and what you really need is an industrial process.  Try www.actionprecisionproducts.thomasregister.com/olc/73971434/home.htm
Call them or email them and explain exactly what you are really trying to achieve. If they can't do it, maybe they can suggest someone who will.

The Institute of Industrial Engineers or the Society of Automotive Engineers may be able to recommend someone also.  An experienced industrial engineer or mechanical parts designer might even value engineer your 'part' (suggest a different process to achieve the same end which may be easier/cheaper/not as difficut to achieve).

RE: txv pipe assembly

Parker has a division that does mobile AC assemblies exclusively.  Automotive Connectors Division, I believe.  They are located in TN.  Try www.parker.com/acd.  My turn to shamelessly promote.

RE: txv pipe assembly

Don't make it too rigid & too precise or you will have difficulty in assembling & may subject the part to more forces. Anchor at one point & use the flexibility of the piping to connect. Don't lock in parts between (2) anchors with no place for the expansion to go.

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