Danfoss has launched the redesigned ETS 5M expansion valve, engineered to work across all refrigerants without swapping components. For contractors like REISS Kälte-Klima in Nuremberg, this means fewer valve variants in stock and simplified servicing. The move targets a pain point in refrigeration systems: as F-gases are phased out and natural refrigerants like CO₂ and propane gain traction, installers face growing component complexity. A single universal valve could cut planning time and warehouse costs, particularly for multi-site operators managing mixed refrigerant fleets.