Variable Swashplate Compressors

Compressors are used to compress and move refrigerant through an air conditioning system. Variable swashplate compressors have the ability to vary its duty cycle (changing the amount of piston displacement) to meet consumer demands for cabin cooling and allow customers to reduce or eliminate surge and stumble during clutch cycling.

Visteon's Variable Swashplate Compressors are designed and engineered to offer superior performance, drivability and Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) across all operating conditions. This portfolio is available with a variety of displacement options and package dimensions that provide customers with a high-value choice for their compressor needs.

Benefits

• Provides smooth operation throughout the displacement range, eliminating the need for clutch cycling as a method of controlling compressor output and improving drivability due to its unique variable hinge mechanism.
• Improves efficiency (less mass) and Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) during air conditioning operation through its hollow-forged pistons.
• Offers superior functionality in a lightweight design (4.5kg.), which allows for a package-efficient design.
• Provides system integration flexibility and enables clutchless designs because it is available in both internally and externally controlled designs.