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AB-QM™ -
Simple, Affordable, Comfort.
Pressure independent control excellence from the global market leader for over 30 years.
Discover how Danfoss AB-QM™ Pressure independent control valves (PICVs) can improve system efficiency by eliminating overflows and increasing ΔT.
What is Danfoss AB-QM™ ?
AB-QM™ is a pressure independent control valve with a built-in, integrated differential pressure regulator. The unique design allows the valve to be selected via required flow versus traditional Cv calculations.
When equipped with a perfectly matched Danfoss electric actuator, AB-QM™ PICVs increase energy efficiency & room temperature control, improving indoor climate conditions. PICVs are typically found in HVAC heating and cooling systems.
Typical AB-QM™ PICV applications include:
- air handling units
- climate ceilings
- variable air volume boxes
- fan-coil units
- terminal units
AB-QM™ Features & Benefits



Mechanical pressure independent technology
Integrated differential pressure regulator for exceptional flow control.
Easy setting and sizing
Selecting the right AB-QM™ is much less complicated than sizing and selecting conventional control valves, and no Cv calculations are required.
Wide range of valve sizes
Valves are available in ½” through 10”, covering a wide variety of HVAC applications.
Field adjustable flow setting
No tools are required for the ½" to 1-¼" valves. Simply lift, rotate, and lock valve adjustment knob on your required flow setting.
Tight close-off/clog resistant
Unique two-stage close off resists debris.

Learn more about Danfoss AB-QM™ valves
Watch a brief overview of Danfoss AB-QM™ pressure independent control valves, see how they work, and how they can help optimize your HVAC system.
Product range
Related products
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AB-QM™ ActuatorsTo take advantage of the combined balancing and control features of Danfoss AB-QM it has to be equipped with actuators controlled by room thermostats or a Building Management System. Danfoss offers a broad range of actuators varying from thermal on-off, to digital actuators with bus communication.
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NovoCon® S Digital ActuatorWith NovoCon® S Danfoss revolutionizes the way hydronic balancing and HVAC control work together. The first of its kind digital HVAC actuators are directly connected with a Building Management System (BMS). This enables System Integrators to design state-of-art, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
Documents
Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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Brochure | AB-QM Brochure - Design Center Flyer | English | United States | 04 Nov, 2015 | 381.6 KB | |
Brochure | AB-QM Brochure - General | English | United States | 26 Apr, 2015 | 4.2 MB | |
Brochure | AB-QM Brochure - Hospitals | English | United States | 22 Jun, 2015 | 2.3 MB | |
Brochure | AB-QM Brochure - NovoCon S Digital Actuator | English | United States | 31 Aug, 2017 | 3.0 MB | |
Brochure | AB-QM Brochure - Universities | English | United States | 04 Nov, 2015 | 809.5 KB | |
Tender text | AB-QM Specification Sheet - Building Control and Automation System (Section 25 10 00) | English | Multiple | 25 May, 2020 | 441.7 KB | |
Tender text | AB-QM Specification Sheet - HVAC Piping (Section 23 21 13) | English | Multiple | 25 May, 2020 | 368.9 KB | |
Tender text | AB-QM Specification Sheet - Simple | English | Multiple | 25 May, 2020 | 114.8 KB | |
Data sheet | AB-QM Valve Datasheet, 1/2" to 10" | English | United States | 16 Jun, 2020 | 3.3 MB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve High Flow ISO Flange Submittal VLA7H122 | English | United States | 18 Mar, 2012 | 75.9 KB | |
Installation guide | AB-QM Valve Installation - ½" to 2" | English | United States | 30 Apr, 2012 | 2.3 MB | |
Installation guide | AB-QM Valve Installation - 1/2" to 1-1/4" | English | United States | 31 Mar, 2015 | 1.0 MB | |
Installation guide | AB-QM Valve Installation - 2½" to 4" | English | United States | 30 Nov, 2014 | 1.2 MB | |
Installation guide | ABQM Valve Installation - 5" to 10", ANSI | English | United States | 31 May, 2011 | 813.8 KB | |
Installation guide | ABQM Valve Installation - 5" to 10", High Flow | English | United States | 31 Jan, 2016 | 1.2 MB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Neck Version Distinction | English | Multiple | 31 Jul, 2013 | 88.3 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - 1.5" to 2" | English | United States | 02 Jan, 2012 | 119.4 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - 1/2" to 1-1/4" (Gen. 3) | English | United States | 31 Jan, 2016 | 35.5 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - 2.5" to 4" | English | United States | 30 Jun, 2017 | 238.6 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - 2.5" to 4" High Flow | English | Multiple | 31 Mar, 2020 | 167.5 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - 5" to 10", High Flow | English | United States | 30 Jun, 2017 | 190.3 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - 5" to 6", 2PT | English | United States | 30 Jun, 2017 | 137.6 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - 5" to 6", 3PT | English | United States | 31 Jan, 2019 | 137.8 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - 8" to 10", ISO | English | United States | 24 Jun, 2012 | 101.2 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - Hose Package | English | United States | 30 Sep, 2018 | 140.7 KB | |
Fact sheet | AB-QM Valve Submittal - Tailpiece 0.5" - 1.25", Gen. 3 | English | United States | 30 Nov, 2014 | 77.1 KB | |
Case story | AB-QM Valves Raise Profits for CUBO Organic Poultry Farmer VZA7N122 | English | United States | 03 Aug, 2017 | 2.3 MB | |
Promotion material | AB-QM™ Presetting and Tagging Services Flyer | English | United States | 31 Mar, 2017 | 1.9 MB | |
Catalog | AB-QM™ Quick Select Guide | English | United States | 30 Sep, 2018 | 7.3 MB | |
Data sheet | AME 10 and 13 series modulating actuator | English | United States | 26 Jun, 2016 | 238.1 KB | |
Fact sheet | AME 25 SU_SD Actuator Submittal VLHUE122 | English | United States | 20 Jun, 2016 | 383.5 KB | |
Fact sheet | AME55QM actuator submittal VLHUH122 | English | United States | 20 Jun, 2016 | 264.4 KB | |
Case story | Amsterdam Noord-Holland State Case Study | English | United States | 31 Jul, 2014 | 113.7 KB | |
Fact sheet | AMV435 Actuator Submittal VLHUG122 | English | United States | 20 Jun, 2016 | 449.9 KB | |
Data sheet | Battery Backup for AME 55QM & 85QM- VDHUD122 | English | United States | 02 Feb, 2012 | 164.5 KB | |
Article | Delta T for Texas As Seen in Engineered Systems Magazine VØA7I122 | English | United States | 30 Jun, 2015 | 282.8 KB | |
Case story | High-end renovation project (Waldorf Astoria Hotel) | English | United States | 26 May, 2015 | 479.3 KB | |
Article | Houston Methodist Hospital Gains Energy & Performance Benefit from Improved Chilled_Water Delta-T | English | United States | 26 May, 2015 | 233.8 KB | |
Case story | Hydronic Analyzer Tests Prove Significant Savings in Malaysian Hotel VZA7S122 | English | United States | 10 Jun, 2015 | 417.2 KB | |
Case story | Keeping it Cool in Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, VZA7T122 | English | United States | 10 Jun, 2015 | 223.4 KB | |
Case story | Monumental Energy Savings in Cooling System, Consplant Tower VZA7Q122 | English | United States | 10 Jun, 2015 | 247.7 KB | |
Case story | NA AB-QM Project References | English | United States | 28 May, 2012 | 394.7 KB | |
Article | PICVs & VRFs: Two Sides of the Same Coin VØA7H122 | English | United States | 10 Jun, 2015 | 557.2 KB | |
Case story | Prime Tower Case Study | English | United States | 31 Aug, 2014 | 219.4 KB | |
Case story | Renovation of a one pipe system with 18 percent energy savings | English | United States | 31 Aug, 2014 | 719.2 KB | |
Case story | Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Case Study | English | United States | 26 May, 2015 | 381.9 KB | |
Case story | Second Life for One-Pipe Heating System in Moscow, Russia VZA7U122 | English | United States | 10 Jun, 2015 | 612.9 KB | |
Case story | Sky-High Comfort, the Sustainable Way, Sky Tower VZA7R122 | English | United States | 10 Jun, 2015 | 282.0 KB | |
Case story | The Park - Small Valves Introduce Big Changes to Building Efficiency and Occupant Comfort VZA70122 | English | United States | 25 May, 2015 | 180.0 KB | |
Case story | UMKC Student Union Building Chooses Danfoss AB-QM | English | United States | 21 Sep, 2017 | 104.8 KB |
Tender texts
Case studies
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Engineering Tomorrow solves complex energy and comfort problems for elementary schoolBuilt in 1921, A.K. Suter Elementary School in Pensacola, Florida — like many older public schools in the state — used a retrofitted patchwork of packaged and split system air conditioning equipment to keep students comfortable in a warm, humid climate. In order to rejuvenate the almost 100-year-old school, the District decided in 2011 to tear down the old school and rebuild it from scratch using new, high-efficiency HVAC technology. Today, the brand new A.K. Suter Elementary is by far the most energy-efficient of all ECSD schools – thanks in part to advanced HVAC technology, including Danfoss Turbocor® oil-free centrifugal compressors and AB-QM™ valves.
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High-end climate solutions in Waldorf Astoria by Hilton, Amsterdam, the NetherlandsBuilding: Hotel Application: Hydronic balancing and control for radiator heating and fan coil cooling Challenge: Establish top level comfort and minimum energy consumption for heating and cooling Solution: Fan-coil units for cooling; 8 heating risers and radiators equipped with Danfoss products.
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Energy comfort in Prime Tower, Zurich, SwitzerlandThe Prime Tower in Zurich is a building of many records. With its 126 meters it is the tallest building in Switzerland with 36 floors and 40,000 square meters accommodating mostly offices. And with its more than 6,000 AB-QM valves it is also one of the biggest heating and cooling installations ever designed and installed by Danfoss.
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SAMBA bank head office cuts energy use by 25% with AB-QM, Riyadh, UAEAt the heart of the new King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh stands the impressive SAMBA head office. The 40-story building represents a landmark in sustainable architecture and engineering and forms an attractive work space for the 800 people working in the SAMBA Financial Group head office.
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Rochester Institute of Technology puts PICVs to the TestIn hydronic HVAC systems made up of traditional balancing and control valves, system pressure is affected every time a valve changes its position. When the system pressure changes, the flow through all of the valves reacts and causes the amount of heat transfer through each device to also change.
Videos
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