Air Suspension
When it comes to air-ride suspension, they come in several styles
for both OE replacement and aftermarket upgrades. Some systems use
an integrated air spring and shock absorber that replaces your
customer's metal springs with pressure-adjustable air springs
(i.e., Air Spring Bags). Using correctly sized air springs and
properly calibrated shock absorbers offers ride characteristics
similar to coilovers.
An air-suspension system consists of many different components.
Components include an air compressor, air springs, pneumatic
solenoid valves, height sensors, electronic control unit, air
reservoir, air lines, pressure sensor and temperature sensor. The
system may be designed for the rear air suspension only or for the
entire vehicle.
While air-suspension systems are mostly used on high-end European
cars, manufacturers have adapted them to many other vehicles such
as SUVs and pickups to improve ride comfort and functionality. OEMs
also discovered that air ride could improve fuel economy by
lowering the car at highway speeds to reduce the drag coefficient.
Air Suspension Features
1.Vulcanized, heavy-duty rubber air springs at each of the
vehicle's wheels
2.An air compressor in the vehicle's trunk or under the hood of the
vehicle
3.A storage tank for compressed air, which allows you to store air
at around an average of 150 PSI
4.Valve blocks which direct air to the four springs from the
storage reservoir through a set of solenoids, valves, and o-rings
5.ECAS computer that communicates between the vehicle's main
computer to calculate where to direct air pressure
6.Air pipes connecting from the storage tank to the air springs
that channel the flow of air throughout the suspension system
7.A desiccant-filled drier canister to keep the internal recesses
of the system dry
Air Suspension Function
1. Aftermarket high Performance Air Suspension Strut Shocks
2. With low noise, friction and long lifespan
3. Reduce the frequency of vibration while driving on the road
4. With an improved design featuring a new Continental air spring
bladder
Makes the ride more comfortable and gives the driver more control
of ride height
Air compressor
Air compressors for cars connect to a power source (usually your
car's 12-volt DC outlet) and force pressurized air into the tire
via the valve. Simple to use and relatively compact, these devices
are essential in any season — especially if you want to get
triple-A off your speed dial.
Air compressor System
The compressor is only one part of a complete air system, The
receiver tank is a vital component that prevents unnecessary wear
on the compressor from too-frequent cycling. The tank also
eliminates pulsing of the air flow.
Air compressors have many uses
including: supplying high-pressure clean air to fill gas cylinders,
supplying moderate-pressure clean air to a submerged surface
supplied diver, supplying moderate-pressure clean air for driving
some office and school building pneumatic HVAC control system
valves, supplying a large amount of moderate-pressure air to power
pneumatic tools, such as jackhammers, filling high pressure air
tanks (HPA), for filling tires, and to produce large volumes of
moderate-pressure air for large-scale industrial processes (such as
oxidation for petroleum coking or cement plant bag house purge
systems).
Air compressors are also widely used in oil and gas, mining and
drilling applications as the flushing medium, aerating muds in
underbalanced drilling and in air pigging of pipelines.
Most air compressors either are reciprocating piston type, rotary
vane or rotary screw. Centrifugal compressors are common in very
large applications, while rotary screw, scroll,and reciprocating
air compressors are favored for small and medium sized
applications.
The Benefits of Air Suspension Systems
1.More driver comfort due to the reduction in noise, harshness, and
vibration on the road that can cause driver discomfort and fatigue
2.Less wear and tear on the suspension system due to reduced
harshness and vibration of heavy-duty driving
Trailers last longer with air suspension because the system
components don't take on as much vibration
2.Air suspension reduces the tendency of short wheelbase trucks to
bounce over rougher roads and terrain when the vehicle is empty
4.Air suspension improves the ride height based on the load weight
and a vehicle's speed
5.Higher corner speeds due to air suspension being better suited to
the surface of the road
6.Air suspension increases the transport capabilities of trucks and
trailers by providing a better grip that levels the entire
suspension. An air suspension system can also be adjusted for feel,
so drivers can choose between a softer feel for highway cruising or
a harder ride for improved handling on more demanding roads.
7.In the case of hauling heavy loads, air suspension offers more
consistency and keeps all wheels even. The air suspension system
keeps trucks level from side to side, especially in cases where
cargo is difficult to level. This results in reduced body roll when
turning corners and curves.
