and lighter compressors with reduced noise and vibration.

The
compressor is an indispensable component for maintaining cabin

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comfort. However, because it uses the engine’s power and is
located in the front of the vehicle, the more power-efficient,
compact, and lightweight it is, and the less noise and vibration it
produces, the better.
In terms of environmental impact, the vast majority of CO2
10SR Fixed-Displacement emissions caused by car air-conditioning compressors over their
Compressor life cycles are due to fuel consumption while the air-conditioning is
(Rotary Valve Type)
operating. Compressors therefore need to be made more

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power-efficient in order to reduce their fuel consumption.
Although CO2 emissions during the manufacture of
compressors are lower than during their use, the majority of
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Compressor emissions that occur during the manufacturing stage are due to
the manufacture of materials, especially aluminum die casts.
Consequently, by making the compressors smaller and lighter, we

Car Air-Conditioning can help to reduce CO2 emissions from the manufacturing
process. Looked at in these terms, making our products more

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compressor manufacturer both in social and environmental terms.
To achieve this, we use computer-aided engineering (CAE) to
In Pursuit of the Ultimate Lightweight Compressor— optimize basic specifications and the dimensions of each part.
for Comfort and the Environment Specifically, we have reduced excess thickness by optimizing die
cast shapes using flow analysis and shape optimization software.
Other efforts to reduce the size and weight of our compressors
include the development of die casting methods to cut oversize for
Environmental Responsibilities

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machining and increasing the number of “process-less” parts.
• To help curb global warming by reducing the amount of fuel consumed
during operation (low power consumption) Another important challenge is to prevent the leakage of CFC
• To help curb global warming by preventing leaking of CFC substitutes substitutes (greenhouse substances), which are currently used as
• To help curb global warming by conducting research into natural and refrigerants. We are also pursuing a range of research and
next generation refrigerants that will replace CFC substitutes and by development activities, including research into natural and next
complying with refrigerant regulations in each country or region
generation refrigerants to replace CFC substitutes.
Social Responsibilities
• To maintain and improve the reliability and durability of our products TOPICS New Electric Compressor ES34

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• To improve driver comfort and fuel efficiency by making compressors
more compact and lightweight and reducing noise and vibration In fiscal year 2007, we developed the ES34 inverter-integrated electric
compressor for large hybrid vehicles. This model is used for the Lexus
Sales Units of Compressor Weight to Cooling Capacity Comparison LS Hybrid in 2007.
Between the New Electric Compressor
(Million Units) The ES34 meets the high levels of quietness required for the Lexus
ES34 and the Previous Compressor
25 flagship series and also ensures the same installation capability as belt
20.45
20 18.21 19.11 driven compressors. The weight to cooling capacity has been
15 14% reduction reduced by 14% compared to the previous model (ES27), thanks to a
in weight
uniquely designed motor and a compact inverter.

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Innovations in Car Air-Conditioning

Drivers assume that their car air-conditioning system will not break ES34 electric compressor
(Hermetic scroll type)
down, and if the air-conditioning system is not working well, it can
reflect badly on the reputation of the car itself. As a specialist in
compressors for car air-conditioning systems, it has been Toyota
Industries’ unswerving goal to ensure that its compressors
continue to perform at a high level for as long as possible.
Towards this end, we have pursued more power efficient, smaller,

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