ASIMCO Centralized Air Supply System Enters Volume Delivery

ASIMCO Begins Volume Delivery of Centralized Air Supply System

ASIMCO (Nanjing) Limited has announced that its new ASIMCO (Nanjing) Limited 120 L centralized air supply system, developed jointly with a customer, has debuted on a new vehicle and entered volume delivery. The system consolidates air generation for multiple vehicle functions into a single centralized architecture rather than relying on separate air supply arrangements. This approach is designed to manage different pressure requirements across the vehicle while supporting four applications: dual-chamber air suspension, pneumatic seat massage, active seat side bolsters, and onboard oxygen generation. The integrated architecture is intended to improve system-level efficiency while supporting several comfort and vehicle-function requirements through one air supply platform.

Integrated Air Supply Supports Multiple Vehicle Functions

The centralized air supply system provides both high- and low-pressure airflow to meet the requirements of its four applications. It can deliver more than 62 L/min of high-pressure airflow at 10 bar and 120 L/min of low-pressure airflow at 2 bar. These capabilities support functions including raising the vehicle through its air suspension system, generating oxygen at high flow rates, and operating pneumatic seat massage functions. The system therefore combines different air-demand characteristics within one architecture. By centrally managing these requirements, the ASIMCO (Nanjing) Limited solution is designed to provide the airflow capacity needed for both vehicle dynamics-related functions and cabin comfort applications.

Central Compressor Improves Packaging and Performance

The central air supply compressor integrates and optimizes air delivery for the four supported applications, while also increasing seat massage intensity by four times. The cabin system supports both diffuse and nasal oxygen delivery and includes an external air supply function. This broader functionality allows the same centralized air-generation architecture to serve several cabin and vehicle requirements. The integrated compressor approach replaces a distributed air supply arrangement with a consolidated system, reducing the need for multiple separate components. According to ASIMCO (Nanjing) Limited, the resulting architecture reduces weight, improves vehicle NVH performance, and lowers costs while maintaining the airflow capabilities required by the vehicle's integrated functions.

Integrated Architecture Targets Lower Weight and Cost

The move from a distributed setup to a centralized compressor architecture represents the system's primary engineering advantage. Instead of using separate air supply solutions for individual applications, the system coordinates air generation through one integrated unit. This can simplify the overall vehicle architecture while reducing component requirements and associated weight. The design also targets improved noise, vibration, and harshness performance, an important consideration for vehicles incorporating air suspension and pneumatic cabin functions. At the same time, consolidating the air supply architecture is intended to lower costs. The combination of centralized air management, multiple supported functions, and volume delivery demonstrates the system's application as an integrated vehicle subsystem rather than a standalone compressor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What applications does ASIMCO's centralized air supply system support?
The centralized air supply system supports four vehicle applications: dual-chamber air suspension, pneumatic seat massage, active seat side bolsters, and onboard oxygen generation. It provides more than 62 L/min of high-pressure airflow at 10 bar and 120 L/min of low-pressure airflow at 2 bar, enabling different functions to operate through one integrated air supply architecture. The system also supports diffuse and nasal oxygen delivery inside the cabin and provides an external air supply function, while its centralized compressor is designed to reduce weight, improve vehicle NVH performance, and lower costs.