AC parts expertise from Nissens
Aftermarket components provider Nissens has outlined the details of its air conditioning range for commercial vehicle applications.
“Professional drivers in the heavy duty sector deserve to enjoy perfect thermal well-being, not just in the first days of spring, and during the hot summer, but all year round,” said Nissens.
“For more than a century, Nissens has been a renowned and highly sought-after brand in the aftermarket and its competitive programme of premium quality replacement parts has set the industry standard, not just for passenger cars, but in the commercial vehicle (CV) sector also, where reliability and a deep understanding of vehicle applications are essential.”
One of the critical elements of driver safety and comfort is the air conditioning (AC) system, says the company.
“It ensures comfort in the cabin, regardless of the season, by heating or cooling the interior.
“Regardless of the type of vehicle, it is highly advisable to ensure the proper operation of its AC system through regular and professional service and the use of appropriate quality replacement parts.
“To make sure AC specialists and distributors stay ahead in the busy climate season, it’s important to prepare sufficiently because both drivers and operators count on their climate system competencies.”
AC systems operate using the thermodynamic properties of chemical refrigerant circulating inside; and thanks to the medium looped inside the system, and the operation of individual components that control its flow and pressure, the system can exchange heat between the medium inside the system and the surrounding elements, Nissens explains.
“In this way, the system regulates the temperature of the air supplied to the cabin by cooling it,” the firm continued.
“In addition to wear of the elements within the system during its normal use, it can also suffer other damage. The conditions needed for its operation, namely high temperature and pressure inside the loop, and the precise and, in some cases, fragile components, including some mechanical and electrical control parts, means servicing the AC system is not straightforward.
“Hence, it requires solid knowledge to diagnose and repair, which starts with the basic understanding that its longevity is very sensitive to the wrong operating conditions.
“These factors must be considered when thinking about the upcoming busy service season and beyond, as in many vehicles, the system is required to be in operation all year long. Therefore, for both highly experienced system specialists and those who are just entering the business, it is important to learn how to avoid common issues.
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“For example, wrong service procedures, the use of inappropriate consumables and agents, using poor quality parts, neglecting what might just seem to be light damage such as dirt (inside or on the surface) or leaks, and other system faults, e.g., airflow disturbances, may all lead to severe system issues and the need for costly repairs.”
Nissens’ CV parts programme includes more than 800 part numbers that cater for 4,400 OE numbers, and is said to offer excellent truck parc coverage of over 85 per cent within key product lines and Euro 6 applications.
“The Nissens CV climate system parts offering consists of eight key AC product lines, encompassing more than 200 items. As vehicle fleets develop and change, so does the range, which continuously expands to best match the most popular applications and address the recent technology evolutions,” the company added.
“All Nissens components are manufactured to the Genuine Nissens Quality standard, which ensures outstanding performance and durability and easy installation of the part through perfect fit and with additional items included in the (First Fit) set, for example suitable O-rings, mounting screws, or the appropriate oil in the compressor, are inside the product box…
“Nissens also provides a wide range of technical support targeting industry specialists on various levels and technicians can benefit from the use of its recognised quality training and technical support material. The expert knowledge portal for example, includes a broad library of technical tips and service procedures, as well as great tools, such as the oil and gas finder, with hundreds of vehicle makes and models.”
