Nissens adds value with AC parts range
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hermal management specialist Nissens Automotive offers a variety of key system components for commercial vehicle air conditioning systems via its distribution partners, with a portfolio totalling almost 200 parts for the most popular truck applications.
“For the comfort and safety of the drivers of commercial and public service vehicles, the performance of air conditioning and climate control systems is essential,” said Nissens.
“This relies on regular maintenance, by competent technicians, using premium quality parts.”
Two of the most frequently replaced parts are compressors and condensers, for which the company has a comprehensive offering covering the vast majority of heavy duty applications. The complete AC programme also includes interior (heater) blowers, fans, heaters, evaporators, receiver-dryers and most recently, thermal expansion valves (TXVs).
“Whereas distributors focus on the proper range and availability of parts, technicians want to be sure the service procedure they follow is carried out successfully, with no extra hassle and ends with a happy car customer, whether owner operator or fleet manager,” said the company.
“This means that the service must result in the AC system performing to it optimum, with the trouble-free operation of its components, an outcome that is made considerably easier by selecting Nissens products when servicing the system.
“All Nissens products are developed and manufactured according to market-recognised, genuine Nissens’ quality standards. This ensures that they are perfectly finished, thus enabling a trouble-free, fast installation. The functionality of every component is thoroughly tested so it matches the original equipment (OE) part, which ensures its optimal thermal performance.”
The majority of Nissens AC parts are also First Fit products, the company adds, which means the technician gets everything that is needed for their correct installation within the product box. This includes all Nissens compressors, which are pre-filled with the right type and quantity of lubricant, and include O-rings, as well as electrical harness and connectors or a protective pre-filter, whenever needed.
Furthermore, Nissens’ condensers include O-rings and are corrosion protected with a specially designed coating, said to prolong their lifespan considerably. In saltwater tests, condensers treated with this corrosion protection function up to eight times longer than non-protected condensers, the company says.
Alongside its premium quality components, Nissens highlights its reputation for its technical support, which it provides to installers through a variety of forms, from print to online. One piece of best practice advice, the firm says, is to always replace the TXV when installing a new compressor.
“Despite its small size, the TXV plays a crucial role in ensuring the AC system works to its correct parameters,” said Nissens.
“The valve’s operational characteristics influence not only its overall performance, but also the proper operation of other important components. It controls among other things, the refrigerant’s flow and working factors and these have an important influence on the AC compressor workloads, potentially affecting its lifespan and even provoking premature failures.
“It is therefore important that the valve operates accurately in a specific way, as determined by the particular system design.”
All Nissens TXVs are equipped with O-rings and mounting bolts, whenever applicable to the OE part.
