The Automotive Air Conditioning System Cutaway provides exceptional visual learning for automotive AC compressor technology by showcasing the internal construction and operation of four different compressor designs. Students examine professionally sectioned compressors to understand how each type compresses refrigerant through different mechanical principles. The rotary scroll compressor cutaway reveals the spiral scrolls that trap and compress refrigerant in a smooth, continuous motion, the technology increasingly used in modern vehicles for quiet, efficient operation. The variable displacement compressor cutaway demonstrates how internal mechanisms adjust pumping capacity based on cooling demand, improving fuel economy and system efficiency. Two axial alternative compressor designs show piston-based compression, including a simple effect piston configuration, helping students understand traditional reciprocating compressor operation. This hands-on display eliminates the guesswork of compressor operation by allowing students to physically see pistons, scrolls, valves, and internal passages that are normally hidden inside sealed housings. Understanding compressor types and their operation is essential for proper AC diagnosis, as different designs have unique failure modes, service requirements, and performance characteristics.
Features:
- Four different AC compressor types in one display
- Rotary scroll compressor cutaway showing spiral compression elements
- Variable displacement compressor revealing capacity adjustment mechanisms
- Axial alternative compressor with visible piston operation
- Axial alternative compressor with simple effect piston design
- Professional sectioning provides clear view of internal components
- Durable construction suitable for hands-on student examination
- Compact display format for classroom or lab bench use
- Visual learning eliminates confusion about compressor operation
- Supports ASE A7 certification preparation




