Air conditioning seals

AIR CONDITIONING GASKETS

The sealing of all parts of a vehicle is essential. Humidity and dust are the main enemies of the mechanisms and motors of vehicle components. Among its mechanisms there is that of air conditioning. To ensure that your air conditioning functions optimally and without leaks, remember to have the condition of your air conditioning seals checked.

The usefulness of air conditioning seals

The seals are secondary parts, but very useful. If a seal is missing, your air conditioning system will no longer be 100% efficient. They allow you to have a system that is impervious to all tests and external attacks. Good air conditioning is only possible if all the rooms are protected, and if the connections between the rooms are well connected. Air conditioning seals are diverse, of different sizes, but also of different roles. They are located on the main axes of the air conditioning system. Air conditioning joints are located at each axis of the air conditioning system (compressor, condenser, holder, pipes and filters).

Role and operation of air conditioning seals

A/C gaskets are strategically placed to prevent leaks. The role of air conditioning seals is to prevent leaks of gas, air or refrigerant liquid, thus preventing the air conditioning from functioning properly. The refrigerant fluid leak can thus come from the connection between the compressor and the lubricating liquid reserve. Refrigerant leaks are very corrosive. Each leak can slow down the air conditioning system and in the long run cause the system to fail completely.

Installation and installation

Air conditioning gaskets are strategically installed throughout the air conditioning mechanism. Before installing them, if you need to change them, you will need to remember to oil them. It is not easy to install them, the connection of joints and parts must be done to the nearest millimeter. Unless you have mechanical knowledge, call a professional. As all the air conditioning parts are difficult to access, it will be difficult to find your way if you carry out the operation alone.The joints that make up the air conditioning system are contact, compression and crush joints. Aside from their role which serves to seal the mechanism, they also facilitate the movement of parts.

Poor condition of air conditioning seals

It is possible that the air conditioning system no longer performs its role. The malfunction can come from a poor condition of a seal or from the loss of a seal. The causes leading to deterioration of the joints are heat, cold, but also repeated shaking which will shift the part. The gaskets making up the air conditioning system come in different sizes. Depending on the seal you want to replace, you will need to know the reference and size. However, they are standard, so it will be easier for you to find the right joint. The joints will then break or crumble into small pieces over time.

Types of air conditioning seals

Air conditioning seals are specially designed and meet certain safety and resistance standards. However, you will need to choose good brands and good materials. It is mainly fitting joints and joints in cylindrical form of different sizes. The air conditioning system can contain up to a hundred joints. The joints must be resistant to a series of tests. The seals must therefore withstand high temperatures up to 80° C, this is the temperature of the refrigerant gas once it is decompressed. Conversely, they must resist a very low temperature of the refrigerant liquid.