Saginaw Control & Engineering enclosure air conditioners, both the Enviro-Therm SCE-AC series and the NextGen SCE-NG series, cross to the Pfannenberg DTS side mount series. Capacity is compared below at the 95°F/95°F rating point off the performance curve.
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Enviro-Therm SCE-AC to Pfannenberg cross reference
| Model | Published BTU/hr | BTU/hr at 95/95 curve | Voltages | Intake to exhaust spacing | Pfannenberg cross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCE-AC1000BxxxVyyy | 1,000 | 1,000 | 115/230 | Under 2 in | DTS 3021/3031 |
| SCE-AC1870BxxxVyyy | 1,870 | 1,870 | 115/230/460 | Under 2 in | DTS 3041 |
| SCE-AC2550BxxxVyyy | 2,550 | 2,550 | 115/230/460 | Under 2 in | DTS 3041 |
| SCE-AC3400BxxxVyyy | 3,400 | 3,400 | 115/230/460 | Under 4 in | DTS 31X1 |
| SCE-AC5100BxxxVyyy | 5,100 | 5,100 | 115/230/460 | Under 4 in | DTS 31X1 SL |
| SCE-AC6800BxxxVyyy | 6,800 | 7,000 | 115/230/460 | Under 4 in | DTS 31X5 |
| SCE-AC10200BxxxVyyy | 10,200 | 10,200 | 230/460 | About 12 in | DTS 32X5 |
| SCE-AC21160B3xxxV3yyy | 21,170 | 21,170 | 460 | Under 12 in | DTS 36X1C |
The SCE-AC series carries NEMA Type 12, 3R, 4 and 4X.
NextGen SCE-NG to Pfannenberg cross reference
| Model | Published BTU/hr | BTU/hr at 95/95 curve | Voltages | Intake to exhaust spacing | Pfannenberg cross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCE-NG1195BxxxV | 1,200 | 1,200 | 115/230 | Under 2 in | DTS 3021/3031 |
| SCE-NG2320BxxxV | 2,390 | 2,390 | 115/230/460 | Under 2 in | DTS 3041 |
| SCE-NG2970BxxxV | 2,820 | 2,800 | 115/230/460 | Under 6 in | DTS 31X1 |
| SCE-NG4095BxxxV | 4,100 | 4,100 | 115/230/460 | Under 6 in | DTS 31X1 |
| SCE-NG5290BxxxV | 5,290 | 5,150 | 115/230/460 | Under 6 in | DTS 31X1 SL |
| SCE-NG6800BxxxV | 6,820 | 6,820 | 115/230/460 | Under 10 in | DTS 31X5 |
| SCE-NG8500BxxxV | 8,500 | 8,500 | 115/230/460 | Under 10 in | DTS 32X5 |
| SCE-NG14300BxxxV | 15,350 | 13,600 | 230/460 | Under 6 in | DTS 34X1C |
Most NextGen sizes list NEMA Type 12, 3R and 4 and use plastic covers; the SCE-NG14300 adds 4X. Where a 4X rating is required, confirm the specific model's listing before substituting in either direction. Every Pfannenberg DTS size carries Type 12, 3R, 4 and 4X across the range.
Pfannenberg DTS part numbers carry a voltage code, so a family name such as DTS 31X1 covers the 115, 230 and 460V builds. Where a 95/95 figure is shown as two or three numbers, they are the 115 / 230 / 460V values in that order. Send the voltage and we return the full orderable part number.
Intake to exhaust spacing
The spacing column above is the published distance between the cold air supply and the hot air return on each SCE unit. Several sizes place them within 2 to 6 inches of each other, which lets cold discharge short-cycle back into the return and cuts the cooling the panel actually sees. Pfannenberg DTS units separate supply and return across the full height of the unit.
SCE part number decoder
| Position | Meaning |
|---|---|
| xxx | Voltage: 120, 230 or 460 |
| yyy (no letters) | Powder coated mild steel |
| yyy = SS | 304 stainless steel |
| yyy = SS6 | 316 stainless steel |
The Pfannenberg DTS side mount range
| Pfannenberg model | Published BTU/hr | BTU/hr at 95/95 curve | Voltages | NEMA type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTS 3021/3031 | 1,200 | 1,194/1,198 | 115/230 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 3041 | 3,000 | 2,610 | 115/230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 3061/3081 | 3,000 | 2,382 | 115/230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 31X1 | 4,000 | 4,100/4,500 | 115/230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 31X1 SL | 5,000 | 5,097/5,648/5,301 | 115/230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 31X5 | 7,000 | 6,142/6,995/6,995 | 115/230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 32X1 | 8,500 | 6,825 | 115/230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 32X5 | 13,000 | 11,600/11,000/12,000 | 115/230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 34X1C | 21,000 | 20,840/20,434 | 230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
| DTS 36X1C | 29,000 | 25,181/25,526 | 230/460 | 12, 3R, 4, 4X |
Compare capacity at 95°F/95°F, not the nameplate
Enclosure air conditioner ratings are not published at a single standard condition, so nameplate BTU/hr numbers across brands are not directly comparable. The honest comparison is capacity at 95°F ambient and 95°F enclosure temperature, read off the manufacturer's performance curve. A unit sold as 3,900 BTU/hr can deliver 3,400 BTU/hr at the 95/95 point. Every table on this page shows both numbers where the curve is published.
Four things have to line up before a substitution is valid:
- Capacity at the rating point. Match 95/95 performance, not marketing BTU.
- Voltage. 115, 230 or 460V must match the nameplate.
- Enclosure rating. NEMA Type 12, 3R, 4 or 4X on the air conditioner must match the enclosure environment.
- Mounting cutout. A capacity cross is not a cutout cross. Pfannenberg adapter plates cover specific retrofits; otherwise send the cutout dimensions with the model number and we confirm the mounting approach on the quote.
Also check where the cold air supply sits relative to the hot air return. Several competitor designs place them within 2 to 6 inches of each other, which lets cold discharge short-cycle straight back into the return and cuts effective cooling. Pfannenberg DTS units separate supply and return across the full height of the unit.
Common questions
What is the Pfannenberg equivalent of the Saginaw SCE-AC3400?
The Pfannenberg DTS 31X1. The SCE-AC3400 is rated 3,400 BTU/hr at the 95F/95F point; the DTS 31X1 publishes 4,000 and delivers 4,100 at 115V and 4,500 at 230V. Both are available in 115, 230 and 460V and both carry NEMA Type 12, 3R, 4 and 4X ratings.
What is the Pfannenberg equivalent of the Saginaw SCE-NG8500?
The Pfannenberg DTS 32X5, which publishes 13,000 BTU/hr and delivers 11,000 to 12,000 at the 95F/95F point depending on voltage. The SCE-NG8500 delivers 8,500 at that point, so the DTS 32X5 covers it with margin. Send the heat load and we size it against the real load rather than the nameplate.
What is the difference between the SCE Enviro-Therm and NextGen series?
Per published specifications, the Enviro-Therm SCE-AC series carries NEMA Type 12, 3R, 4 and 4X ratings, while most NextGen SCE-NG sizes list Type 12, 3R and 4 and use plastic covers. Where a 4X stainless rating is required, confirm the specific model's listing before substituting in either direction.
What do the suffixes in a Saginaw SCE air conditioner part number mean?
The xxx position is the voltage: 120, 230 or 460. The yyy position is the material: no letters is powder coated mild steel, SS is 304 stainless steel, and SS6 is 316 stainless steel.
Comparing another brand? Start at the enclosure air conditioner cross reference hub.
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