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S.M.A. showcases Full Flexible Tubing System |
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S.M.A. Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG, an innovative supplier of complete line sets for automobile air conditioning, presents the latest component exclusively manufactured for CO2 technology: the Full Flexible Tubing System.
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2007-01-15
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The new Full Flexible Tubing System (FFTS) combines high quality and innovative design. S.M.A. Metalltechnik is the exclusive manufacturer of this solution, which was developed and patented by Obrist Engineering. The polymers free system ensures full flexibility by abstaining from rubber hoses and corrugated steel. It is a "one piece solution" without risks of connectors and crimping. So far, the tubing system has proved itself in more than 35 prototype vehicles.
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Main Features
Key advantages of this line set adapted to systems working with R744 (CO2) are:
- Lower cost than systems working with R134a
- Lower weight and easier packaging
- NVH acceptance in combination with low NVH compressor
- Vibration testing completed
- Rough road durability testing completed
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Reactions
"We are investing in new technologies about 10% of our annual sales. Within these activities the development of line sets and modern cooling solutions working with R744 has had top priority for the last six years", highlights Klaus Liehr, CEO of S.M.A. Metalltechnik.
"To showcase components for the natural refrigerant CO2 on www.r744.com is the best way to prove that we are a highly progressive company dedicated to foster the further desirability of CO2 technology," he added.
Background
S.M.A. is a supplier of line sets meeting the current VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) requirements for carbon dioxide. It has sales, development and production sites in Germany and South Africa. Both plants are equipped with modern manufacturing facilities including fully automated line set production and assembly.
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More information:
› Find out more about the FFTS in the R744.com Components section
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