Refrigeration Appliances

Bitron is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of products used for the manufacture of refrigeration appliances. Applications include water inlet valves, bistable gas valves, fan motors, sensors as well as a comprehensive range of electronic main control-boards and user interfaces.
We are available for the development of customized solutions.

 

Water inlet valves

Description

Water inlet valves control the water flow into icemaker and water dispenser for refrigerators. Bitron has become the leading solenoid valve supplier to the worldwide appliance market and supplies domestic, professional and industrial markets.

Key features: 

  • Solenoid valve bodies: from 1 to 2 inlets and from 1 to 6 outlets
  • Safety valves: from 1 to 2 valves,  with protective hose and nut. Electric and pneumatic actuator
  • Operating pressure range: 0.02Mpa up to 1Mpa
  • Standard Working Temperatures: ambient max. 60°C; medium 90°C; storage -30/+80°C
  • Power supply: DC or AC, from 12V to 380V
  • Flow regulator: from 0.25 L/min to 20 L/min
  • Electrical connections: Rast 2.5; Rast-5; fast-on 6.3x0.8 mm. All major approvals
  • Drinking water compatible
  • Sensors: flow, temperature
Bistable gas valves

Key features: 

  • Reduced size
  • Flow rate at 3 BAR: ≥ 800 L/H
  • Leakage (external): < 0.5 GR/Year of refrigerant
  • Leakage (internal) at 3 BAR: < 3 L/H (tested with air)
  • Operating pressure range: 0 to 16 BAR
  • MAX fluid temperature:  80°C
  • Operating temperature range: -20°C TO +60°C
  • Voltage: 230 Volts (120 Volts available on request)
  • 2 applications, switches valves (n°3 pipes) or stop valves (n°2 pipes)
  • Low power consumption
  • Compatible with gas R134A and R600A
  • Limited noise during operations
Fan motors

Description

AC Condenser 
This motor is used in domestic refrigerators with an axial fan to cool the compressor the compressor. It is located in the rear side of the refrigerator and it  has characteristics of low operative noise, heigh efficiency and long life. It is produced with different mounting features. 

AC Evaporator
This motor is used in domestic refrigerators to re-circulate the cold air from the freezer compartment into the food compartment, It is produced with different mounting features and connector configuration.

Key features: 

  • Voltage:  115 to 230 V
  • Frequency:  50 to 60 HZ
  • Input Power: 1.6 W
  • Output Powe: 0.75 W
  • Nominal Speed: 2,300 RPM
  • Efficiency: 47%
  • Dissipated Power: 0.85 W
User interfaces

Description

User Interfaces for Refrigerators (combi, single door, double door, built-in)

Key features:

  • Embedded 32-BIT microcontroller with TFT/LED image database memory
  • TFT/LCD or LED module driving
  • RGB LED driving including light effects
  • Low-cost customized LED modules
  • LCD with icons, digits, full graphics
  • TFT with or without embedded touch
  • Dynamic TFT image management
  • Connectivity WiFi/BLE/NFC embedded
  • Capacitive touch/input interface
  • Single or multi-key functions
  • Water/steam proof touch algorithm
  • Aesthetic panel design and manufacturing
  • Knob, light ring, TFT frame
  • Chrome finishing, soft feel finishing
  • PC film with tampon printing
  • In-mould decoration
  • Back housing frame for PCBA and HMI front
  • Integrated gasket and sealed cable outlet
Main boards

Description

Main Boards for Refrigerators (combi, single door, double door, built-in) 

Key features:

  • 32-BIT MCU for whole machine management
  • DC load driving (ON/OFF and PWM)
  • AC load driving
  • Low standby energy consumption
  • EMI/EMC filter embedded
  • AC/DC signal inputs
  • Data communication WiFi/BLE/serial
  • HMI/UI/remote boards connections (supply and insulated data communication)