Armaturenwerk Altenburg manufactures valves, sight glasses, adapters and solenoid valves for CO2 and NH3 refrigeration circuits.
Armaturenwerk Altenburg GmbH
Altenburg (DE) · Flowery Branch, GA (US)New on Amplifa
About Armaturenwerk Altenburg
Armaturenwerk Altenburg GmbH (AWA) develops and manufactures components for high-performance refrigeration systems in refrigeration and air-conditioning technology. The product portfolio includes valves, sight glasses, adapters, solenoid valves and connection fittings, including refrigeration fittings of the FAS brand, for CO2 and NH3 refrigeration circuits. All production takes place at the Altenburg site – according to the company with over 130 years of experience, although the exact founding year is not documented. Production is complemented by an in-house electroplating facility for surface treatment. The focus is on optimal flow behavior, supported by 3D design and analysis software. Every product is tested for pressure resistance and leak tightness, among other things with helium leak testing systems. The company belongs to the BITZER Group and operates a sales location in the USA with AWA Americas LLC.
- Site
- Altenburg
- Processes
- Electroplating (surface treatment, in-house electroplating), Helium leak testing, Pressure resistance testing, 3D design and flow analysis (CAE/CAD), Manufacture of refrigeration fittings (valves, sight glasses, adapters, solenoid valves, connection, in-house electroplating, helium leak testing and pressure resistance testing, 3D design and analysis software
- Materials
- Electroplating (surface treatment), Helium leak testing, 3D design and flow analysis
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Industries
- Refrigeration and air-conditioning technology, Refrigeration systems (CO2 and NH3 refrigeration circuits)
- 01
3D design and flow analysis
- 02
Manufacturing of refrigeration fittings
- 03
Electroplating surface treatment (in-house electroplating)
- 04
Pressure resistance testing
- 05
Helium leak testing
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Assembly and shipping
Manufacturing and Processes
Electroplating (surface treatment)
In-house electroplating surface treatment at the Altenburg site for quality assurance of the refrigeration fittings.
Helium leak testing
Testing method to ensure the leak tightness of all products.
3D design and flow analysis
State-of-the-art design and analysis software for optimal flow behavior of the components.
Locations
Altenburg
DEProduction plant (headquarters), in-house electroplating
Flowery Branch, GA
USSales location (AWA Americas LLC)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electroplating (surface treatment, in-house electroplating)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Helium leak testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pressure resistance testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D design and flow analysis (CAE/CAD)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of refrigeration fittings (valves, sight glasses, adapters, solenoid valves, connectionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
Every product is tested for pressure resistance and leak tightness using state-of-the-art testing methods and helium leak testing systems. Quality management is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 and environmental management to DIN EN ISO 14001.
| Evidence | Altenburg |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 |
History
Origin more than 130 years ago (website); menu item '140 years of AWA' – exact founding year not documented
Membership in the BITZER Group (according to joint general terms and conditions of purchase)