For some of our customers, fit is a constant challenge. In these situations, our design team strives to create a unique layout that allows us to provide each customer with the best installation and subsequent service of their part. No cutting corners, no quick fixes: our solutions are ideal from start to finish.
During the design phase, we use 3D models, and digital pictures and/or “napkin sketches” to determine the envelope requirements and then work our design magic to bring the part to life.
The above example utilizes a Haldex-Barnes pump. We remove the pump’s rear cover and replace it with a custom manifold. Special milling is provided to allow clearance for in-field replacement of a nearby filter element. We also designed a 90-deg bolt on the manifold to reduce the space required for a typical elbow fitting.
Thanks to the coordination between our design department and our customer, the assembly ends up fitting extremely well within the diesel engine compartment.
