Mahle introduces four new A/C service units
Mahle Aftermarket has completed its ArcticPRO product line and introduced four new A/C service units to the market: entry-level and professional models for R134a and R1234yf refrigerants.
With the new models, Mahle demonstrates how the successful E³ technology can be converted for use in the professional and entry-level segments. This technology enables repair shops to carry out A/C services in an ecological, economical, and efficient manner.
The E3 technology is based on three components. With the patented E3 fill process, the air conditioning system can be filled independently of vehicle and ambient temperature. With the E3 pump, the internal cleansing process for the vacuum pump, oil change intervals can be extended to up to 1,000 operating hours—an increase of tenfold—and the annual oil change no longer applies. The advantage: lower maintenance times and costs. In addition, the E3 connect nozzles allow the refrigerant to be fully recovered from hoses and service nozzles. This prevents the release of any environmentally harmful refrigerant and reduces costs.
A further highlight of the new A/C service unit line is the remote diagnosis function that is included as standard. By means of an online connection to the service centre, different components can be controlled, malfunctions diagnosed, and software updates implemented—at any time and from any location. All units are equipped with a high-performance vacuum pump for flexible use on a variety of vehicles. The ArcticPRO A/C service units from Mahle are suitable for the A/C service of passenger cars, hybrid vehicles, trucks, as well as construction and agricultural machinery.
With the launch of the new A/C service unit models ACX 120 and ACX 220, Mahle Aftermarket extends its offering for entry-level use.
With the new ACX 150 and ACX 250 models, the company also offers A/C service units with comprehensive technical features for professionals.
Entry-level models ACX 120 and ACX 220 are operated via an alphanumeric keypad and have a USB interface to facilitate easy software updates as well as the creation of operational and refrigerant reports. Optionally, these models may be fitted with a vehicle database for selecting service data and a printer for customer reports.
In addition to the technical features of the entry-level models, the new professional models also have a performance test function. This gives repair shops access to an air-conditioning check in only ten minutes; the results can be presented visually and offered to customers. Aside from the intuitive user interface with a colour touch screen, the standard features of the ACX 150 and ACX 250 A/C service units include a vehicle database for selecting service data and a printer for customer reports.