What is air suspension?
As a starting point, it is important to discuss what is air
suspension and how does it differ from traditional suspension
systems? The main difference between a traditional shock or strut
is that they have a dampening mechanism set to a certain ride
control feel while an air suspension system uses an air compressor
in combination with air struts and suspension air bags to control
the feel of the ride.
HONGGU Air suspension has several advantages over traditional
shocks and struts. The first is that the ride quality is often
controlled by the driver of the vehicle. Therefore, if you want a
softer ride you can set your air suspension system to deliver that
and vice versa if you are looking for a stiffer, rougher ride. The
second advantage is that you can control ride height, some systems
are advanced in that they automatically control this for you. The
final advantage of an air suspension system is weight management.
If you load the back of your SUV with a large amount of groceries
from the store, the air suspension system either automotically
adjusts to handle it or you can manually adjust it. For traditional
shocks and struts the level of rebound is set and therefore no
matter what the weight of your load is, you have to stick with it.
This often creates a sagging rear end when carrying a heavy load.
Air spring
Air springs contain a column of air in an elastomeric bellow or
sleeve to provide suspension, isolation, or actuation. Commonly
found in vehicle suspension systems, occasionally in conjunction
with a coil spring, they are also used to insulate vibration in
machinery and as linear or angular actuators
Air springs are employed through the use of an air compressor which
fills and empties the pliable air bladder. The load is not
distributed to the rubber liner, which only serves to contain the
gas; the weight is attached to a piston or bead plate, which is
directly supported by the air with very little deflection. A
self-leveling mechanism is common to keep the air spring's load
stable, and occasionally a separate coil spring is incorporated
into the design. Also available are electronic air spring systems
that can monitor air pressure, filter compressor air (preventing
damage to the rubber bellows), and a lock to keep air inside of the
spring in case of compressor or air line failure.
Air springs are most common in vehicle suspensions, but can also be
used to keep vibrating/rotating machinery from affecting other
components. Occasionally used as actuators, air springs can provide
linear and angular translation.
The Advantages of Air Spring
The two front tires bear the majority of braking and steering. Air
spring ensures that weight is properly distributed to all four
tires for optimal braking and steering. Progressive rate air
springs significantly improve ride quality by better absorbing road
inputs, while keeping your tires on the road for better handling.
The productive principle of Air spring
Honggu Air Springs are highly durable, precisely engineered and
cost-effective for use in a wide variety of actuation and vibration
isolation applications. With time-tested designs incorporating
fabric-reinforced natural rubber flex-member construction and
corrosion-protected end retainers, Air Springs provide superior
quality and performance. As actuators, Honggu Air Springs can
provide either linear or angular motion.
Air Compressor
The air compressor requires a space where it can actually stay, and
for most setups that are going to end up being the trunk. The air
compressor in your trunk means that there is relatively lesser
storage space in total.
Air Compressor Work
The air system works by pumping compressed air into air bags or
springs made of textile-reinforced rubber via compressed air lines.
The air compressor is an electric or engine-driven pump that’s
usually attached to the car frame and found under the hood. It
draws in outside air, compresses it, and uses the compressed air to
fill the air springs to “lift” the vehicle’s chassis from the axle.
Aside from being the main part of an air system, air compressors
are also coupled with air tanks in some vehicles. This allows the
driver to inflate tires when driving off-road, for example. Air
compressors can also be used to re-seat a tire that has slipped off
of its rim. Air compressors also have a number of other
pneumatic-type applications like maintaining the PSI for air horns,
etc.
