Correctly maintain air conditioning systems in vehicles: priority for hygiene & clean air
Air conditioning systems in vehicles are much more than just a popular comfort feature. With pleasantly tempered and clean air, they also help to ensure that the person at the wheel remains focused and attentive at all times. Air conditioning therefore plays a crucial role in safety - provided that the requirements for cleanliness and hygiene are met! New directive on hygiene requirements Hygiene deficiencies in the ventilation system of motor vehicles can endanger health. The Association of German Engineers (VDI) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (ZDK) point this out. The jointly developed new hygiene requirements for air conditioning systems in motor vehicles (guideline VDI/ZDK 6032, cars/trucks) are intended to provide a remedy. A smelly air conditioning system is not only unpleasant, but can also make vehicle occupants ill, emphasized the VDI and ZDK at a joint press conference. If maintenance and cleaning are neglected, bacteria and mold can spread in the ventilation system. The cabin air filter should therefore be replaced at least once a year or every 15,000 kilometers.
Cleaning and maintaining air conditioning systems correctly Health risks can only be eliminated by regularly changing filters and cleaning system components. According to the directive, a service that concentrates on functional testing, leak testing and checking the refrigerant is not sufficient.
It is also clear that the hygienically perfect maintenance and cleaning of vehicle air conditioning systems places special demands on specialist companies. The vehicle workshop personnel themselves can also be at risk from contamination that is hazardous to health.
The new VDI/ZDK Guideline 6032 is therefore intended to fulfill two purposes at once:
to enable the automotive trade to clean vehicle air conditioning systems according to the state of the art
and at the same time to implement and improve health protection during operation.
Great climate at the wheel - with the Blue.care+ cabin air filter Hengst Blue.care+ cabin air filters filter almost 100 percent of pollen, dust, bacteria, viruses and unpleasant odors such as exhaust fumes out of the air. The result: a clean and hygienic climate in the vehicle. Convincing arguments for your customers:
Nitrogen oxides, viruses and allergens are almost 100% bound
Viruses are rendered harmless directly in the filter medium
Ideal protection against hay fever triggers in the ambient air
Resistant to molds, bacteria and viruses
Fine dust pollution in the interior is virtually stopped
Increases safety and well-being while driving
Available for all leading vehicle manufacturers and current series models
Independent testing institutes have comprehensively tested the functionality of Blue.care+ cabin air filters in accordance with DIN ISO 846 and ISO 18184
More information about the Blue.care+ cabin air filter on our website.
Cabin filters for almost every vehicle Hengst supports you with an extensive range of cabin air filters for electric vehicles. We currently have 103 cabin air filters with different filtration properties as pollen filters, activated charcoal filters and biofunctional filters in our range for electric cars and vans. The different filter variants are linked to 358 models from a total of 33 vehicle manufacturers. You can find more information in our online catalog.
Save the date: Automechanika Frankfurt
It's that time again: In less than three months, Automechanika will be taking place in Frankfurt - and we are in the midst of preparations for the trade fair. In addition to our well-known filtration solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, agricultural and construction machinery, this year we will also be presenting a large number of our new products for transmission oil pans, crankcase ventilation systems and lubricants. We look forward to getting a taste of the trade fair again, to stimulating discussions with you and a unique time with our trade fair team. So: Save the date from September 10 to 14, 2024 in Hall 4.0, Stand A71.
Hengst Filtration acquires Canadian-American hydraulic filter specialist Main Filter
Three years after acquiring the hydraulic filter business of Bosch Rexroth, Hengst Filtration is further expanding its activities in this area. In this context, the filtration specialist from Münster has taken over the North American hydraulic filter manufacturer Main Filter.
Main Filter has been a respected manufacturer of hydraulic filters for more than 35 years and is based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, and Lincolnton, North Carolina, USA.
Main Filter has a wide range of products and is key to Hengst's ability to supply local customers in North America through local production. In this way, Hengst Filtration ensures rapid availability of its products.
