Custom Evaporator Coils.

Custom DX evaporator coils for commercial equipment, replacement, and retrofit. Choose the measurement pathway or submit an existing drawing through the drawings pathway in Coil Brief.

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Front-facing illustrative DX evaporator coil with aluminum fins, horizontal copper tubes, galvanized casing, and refrigerant distributor tubing on the left.
DX evaporator coil · Illustrative construction

What does an evaporator coil do?

An evaporator coil absorbs heat from the air as refrigerant evaporates inside its tubes. Air passes across the fins and leaves cooler, while the refrigerant carries the absorbed heat back through the system. When the coil surface is below the air’s dew point, moisture also condenses on the coil.

In a direct-expansion, or DX, coil, the distributor and feeder tubes divide incoming refrigerant among the circuits. The suction connection collects refrigerant leaving the coil. Circuiting, refrigerant, airflow, and operating conditions all influence the design; the illustration shows one possible arrangement.

Coil selection

What matters when selecting a DX evaporator coil?

The right evaporator coil depends on cooling and moisture removal, airflow, refrigerant, and installation requirements.

What to considerWhy it matters
Cooling and humidityCooling requirement and moisture removal
Airflow and pressure dropAirflow, fan capability, rows, and fin spacing
Refrigerant and circuitingSystem refrigerant, circuit arrangement, and distributor details
Materials and environmentMaterial compatibility, operating environment, and coil protection
Fit and installation accessCasing dimensions, connections, orientation, and removal space

Replacing an existing coil? Start with its measurements or drawing.

Operating data is not required to begin a measurement-based replacement request. Refrigerant and circuit details still need to be confirmed.

Materials and construction

Explore materials for your DX evaporator coil.

Front-facing DX evaporator illustration showing aluminum fins, horizontal copper tubes, galvanized casing, and left-side distributor piping.
FinsTubesCasing

Relative upfront cost: $ lower · $$ moderate · $$$ higher

Fin materials

  • Illustrative aluminum fin sample showing thin parallel sheets.

    Aluminum

    Relative upfront cost: 1 of 3.

  • Illustrative copper fin sample showing thin parallel sheets.

    Copper

    Relative upfront cost: 2 of 3.

  • Illustrative stainless steel fin sample showing thin parallel sheets.

    Stainless steel

    Relative upfront cost: 3 of 3.

Tube materials

  • Illustrative copper tube sample showing the hollow passage and tube wall.

    Copper

    Relative upfront cost: 1 of 3.

  • Illustrative stainless steel tube sample showing the hollow passage and tube wall.

    Stainless steel

    Relative upfront cost: 2 of 3.

  • Illustrative copper nickel tube sample showing the hollow passage and tube wall.

    Copper nickel

    Relative upfront cost: 3 of 3.

Relative material cost. Final pricing depends on coil specifications.

Illustrative galvanized steel casing corner showing its folded edges.

Casing

The formed frame supports and protects the coil. Galvanized steel and stainless steel casing options are reviewed against the application and approved drawing.

Material combinations, circuiting, and final specifications are reviewed in your Coil Brief.

Refrigerants for commercial HVAC

Your system’s refrigerant helps determine the coil’s materials, pressure requirements, and design.

Illustrative unbranded neutral-gray refrigerant cylinder with a brass valve.
  • R-410A

    Used in many existing HVAC systems.

  • R-32

    Used in newer HVAC equipment.

  • R-454B

    Used in newer HVAC equipment.

Examples shown. Refrigerants vary by equipment and application.

Specify your system’s refrigerant in your Coil Brief. Each coil is designed for its stated refrigerant and operating conditions.

Replacement and order details

OEM replacements

Discontinued or unknown model? Start with measurements or a drawing.

Independent aftermarket replacements. Rowform is not affiliated with or endorsed by these brands.

Coil protection

Nano Coating, E-Coating, and optional hydrophilic fin treatment.

Production and delivery

Your quote separates manufacturing and transit estimates.

12-month limited warranty

Coverage begins at documented delivery.

Review your drawing before production.

Check the proposed dimensions, connection locations, materials, circuiting, distributor arrangement, and any selected coating on the engineering drawing before approving it. Contact Rowform about discrepancies before approval.

Submitting a Coil Brief does not place an order or require payment. Coil Record keeps your project documents and order updates together.

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Frequently asked questions.