The FLX7 is Sanden's flexible compressor series

 

We started with the SD7H15 compressor known throughout the automotive and mobile HVAC industries for its performance and durability. Then we added extra standard features:

• Pressure relief valve to guard against abnormal pressure conditions
• Field Coil Diode to prevent electrical damage to the clutch
• Heavy-duty clutch bearing to handle higher pressures and loads
• Then we gave each FLX7 model a pad style cylinder head ready to accept one of our forged steel port fittings.
• Next, we engineered 5 forged-steel port fittings, each designed to fit the FLX7 cylinder head. The port fittings are not assembled to the compressor at Sanden's factory, This allows the end user to adapt a single compressor to fit a variety of applications.

Model #	Orientation	Thread Size
4865-6340	Horizontal	3/4" x 7/8"
4866-6340	Vertical	3/4" x 7/8"
4867-6340	Vertical	1" x 14
4868-6340	Vertical	3/4" x 7/8" (Flare)
4869-6340	Horizontal	1" x 14

• We didn't stop there. We gave the FLX7 series a wide variety of clutch rotor configurations.

Groove Types	Sizes	Voltages	Sealed Heavy Duty
PV8, PV10	PV8 - 119mm, PV10 - 125mm	PV8 - 12v & 24v, PV10 - 12v & 24v	No
A2	125mm, 132mm, 152mm	125mm - 12v & 24v, 132mm - 12v & 24v, 152mm - 24v	No
PV8 SHD	133mm	12v	Yes
A1SHD	138mm	312v & 24v	Yes
C1	158 mm	12v & 24v	No

• Finally, we gave each FLX7 compressor two clutch lead wire terminal options right out of the box for application flexibility.

Sealed Packard Terminal is attached to the field coil on each FLX7	Jumper wire to convert field coil terminal to bullet-type is also included

 

FLX7 Features

Model Consolidation
Utilizing interchangeable parts, the FLX7 compressor series allows distributors to consolidate hundreds of unique part numbers into less than 20. This translates into lower costs, and increased customer satisfaction. The FLX7 doesn't just replace existing models, it also creates compressor configurations previously unavailable from Sanden.

 

Lower Inventory Costs
The consolidation of part numbers means customers can stock fewer models and still meet customer demand. Consider this example: A distributor who previously stocked twelve different Sanden model numbers can now stock one FLX7 compressor and six port fittings. The port fittings and clutch lead wire options give customers the ability to tailor their compressor inventories to satisfy a variety of A/C system configurations which, in turn, will translate into reduced slow-moving and obsolete stock.

 

Application Flexibility
Flexibility truly is the key benefit of this compressor series. Customers will be confident, as they experience seasonal demand, that the FLX7 compressor on their shelf can be adapted on-the-fly to satisfy a variety of applications. The two clutch lead wire options and six fittings are just the beginning. More options are in development. The result will be an even more adaptable and flexible FLX7 compressor series.

 

Added Value
Designing the FLX7 series to be compatible with hundreds of different A/C systems wasn't enough. We gave the FLX7 added value to make it clearly superior to other compressors. Each FLX7 comes standard with heavy duty clutch bearings, a clutch diode, and a pressure relief valve. The port fittings are also a superior value. Sanden's FLX7 port fittings are low-profile and made from forged steel, giving them superior durability and lower weight to cast-iron fittings.

 

Reduced Lead times
Sanden's customers are demanding shorter lead times for delivery of products, and we have the answer. The FLX7 can be delivered from our factory in days, not weeks. This reduced lead time means customers can stock less on their shelves and still have the ability to capture unforeseen market opportunities. Now more time can be spent taking orders instead of forecasting compressor needs.