The Smart VOV
is a new refrigerant device that substantially increases air conditioning cooling at idle and city
traffic conditions.
It is a self contained "drop-in" replacement for all orifice tubes; it creates colder discharge air temperatures by automatically reducing the orifice area at low compressor speeds such as when idling or driving in city traffic.
The Smart VOV variable orifice opens to a larger size at highway speeds to maintain pressures comparable to, or lower than a standard orifice tube.
Compressor life can be significantly increased because of the reduced compressor load; in hot ambient highway patrol testing, compressor failures were reduced by a factor of ten.
This innovative valve can even improve fuel economy, especially in city driving conditions.
Test vehicles equipped with Smart VOV have demonstrated excellent performance, outstanding reliability, and extended compressor life in over two million miles of severe duty desert testing.
Increased A/C Cooling | Pressure Reduction Feature |
Up to 12 ° F colder air at idle Cooler interior in city traffic For R12 and R134a systems |
Increases area at idle pressures Extends compressor on-time Increases comfort at idle |
High Reliability | Reduced Expansion Noise |
Engineered for long life Large internal clearances Low friction metering design |
Tuned to reduce shutdown noise Reduces most running noise Lowers most startup noise |
High Quality | Improved Operation |
Precision metering system Durable steel spring OEM proven materials |
Pressure regulated Quick response Sensitive to flow and quality |
Safe Failure Mode | Many Applications |
Automatically opens to largest area Functions like original orifice tube Minimizes compressor pressure |
OEM CCOT systems Alternative to TXV R12 to R134a Conversions |