Smart, Stackable Sensor Cleaning Valve Solution in Autonomous Vehicles Level 2+ to 5
In the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous vehicles, KENDRION is leading the charge with its innovative stackable electromagnetic 2/2-way valve concept. Designed to meet the increasing demand for efficient sensor cleaning systems, this groundbreaking solution revolutionizes the way LiDARs, sensors, cameras, screens, and headlamps stay clean and reliable on the road.
With the ability to host up to six valves on a single manifold, KENDRION's smart valve concept offers unmatched flexibility and efficiency for OEMs and system designers. This solution optimizes pressure loaded sensor cleaning systems, ensuring optimal flow rate and minimal power consumption. By swiftly switching pressures up to 5 bar, this valve system delivers precise cleaning processes for both air and water systems, enhancing overall cleaning efficiency.
Safety is paramount in the automotive industry, and KENDRION's valve setup meets rigorous standards with an IP65 or higher rating. The benefits are manifold:
Flexibility and Economy: From one to six valves per manifold, the platform's adaptability caters to diverse needs, ensuring efficient power consumption and economic viability.
Effortless Installation and Connectivity:Featuring quick-connector compatibility for hydraulic and pneumatic configurations, integration becomes seamless, simplifying operations.
Sustainability All-Round: The stacking concept promotes compact integration, reduced weight, and fewer wires, embodying a holistic sustainability approach. Moreover, individual valve replacement, signaled by the ECU, reduces waste and energy consumption, eliminating the need for full manifold replacements.
KENDRION's smart stackable valve concept sets a new standard for autonomous vehicle cleaning systems, combining innovation, efficiency, and sustainability to drive the future of automotive technology forward.
