Automotive Industry

In the automotive industry, valves and ejectors play a critical role in a variety of manufacturing operations. Given the high safety and quality standards to which automobiles are subjected, it is essential to utilize the best equipment and tools to ensure the necessary specifications are met.

That’s why automotive professionals choose Baelz NA for their valve and ejector needs. Our products offer superior safety and unmatched quality and integrity, so customers can rely on them for their most critical applications. We offer an extensive selection of products suitable for use in the automotive industry.

Function of Control Valves in Thermal Management Systems

Valve design is fundamental to a robust, leak-free thermal management system. Some key functions of control valves include:

• Directing cooling fluids. Control valves can effectively direct coolant to specific areas where it is needed most, helping maximize Transportation Management System (TMS) efficiency.
• Priority control. Programmable valves can prioritize heating or cooling as needed for specific components.
• Valve blocks. Control valves are often arranged in valve blocks, playing a vital role in diverting coolant flow to specific battery packs or modules.

Valve and Ejector Applications in the Automotive Industry

At Baelz North America, we offer control valves and water ejectors for use in a wide range of standard and specialized automotive industry applications, such as:

• Paint pretreatment washing operations. Before painting, the automotive parts must be washed to remove any surface contaminants or residues that can affect the quality of the paint job. Valves and ejectors from Baelz NA can be used to control the flow of the pressurized and heated water streams.
• Painting operations. Automobile painting operations utilize various thermal equipment, such as electrostatic paint baths and thermal fluid-heated ovens. Valves and ejectors from Baelz NA can help regulate the flow of thermal fluid through these systems, allowing manufacturers to create and maintain the proper thermal conditions.
• Tire manufacturing operations. One of the stages of the tire manufacturing process is curing, which utilizes heat and/or pressure to give tires the desired properties (e.g., shape, hardness, and tread pattern). Using our valves and ejectors helps ensure curing occurs under the right temperature and pressure conditions.
• Steam/liquid mixing operations. There are many steam/liquid mixing operations involved in the automobile manufacturing process. Our specialized flanged water ejectors ensure operations proceed efficiently and safely, eliminating the need for pumps in explosion-prone applications.

Control Valves in EV Battery Thermal Management Systems

Control valves from Baelz North America can be used in modern EV battery thermal management systems to effectively direct coolant to specific areas where it is needed most, such as specific battery packs or modules.

Supporting Overall Efficiency

Most thermal management systems currently used to enhance EV performance are suitable for hot or cold climates, but not both. Additionally, if the operating temperature of a system significantly rises above the optimal temperature during long trips (referred to as the “thermal domino effect”), it can compound the system’s inefficiency.

An effective TMS must have the capability to simultaneously maintain the optimal temperature in multiple systems. Using a secondary loop liquid cooling with control valves from Baelz NA can proactively address these issues to improve efficiency.

Secondary Loops with Control Valves

Adaptive secondary loop systems can adjust to various driving scenarios and weather conditions, optimizing the battery temperature and improving overall EV performance by controlling factors such as:

• Heating and cooling. To prevent performance degradation, these loops can effectively heat batteries in cold weather and cool batteries in hot weather.
• Temperature control. Secondary loops can efficiently regulate the temperature of EV batteries, which is vital for achieving long-lasting safety, lifespan, and performance.
• Waste heat management. Secondary loops can facilitate the recovery of waste heat generated by an EV battery, potentially offsetting the vehicle’s overall energy consumption.

Using secondary loops with control valves from Baelz NA can result in the following benefits:

• Enhanced range and performance. Maintaining optimal battery temperature ensures better charging rates, improving overall EV performance.
• Improved battery life. Accurate temperature control can reduce the risk of thermal runaway and extend the battery’s lifespan.
• Increased energy efficiency. Precise temperature control and waste heat recovery contribute to the vehicle’s overall energy efficiency.

Contact Baelz North America Today

Established in 1896, the Baelz Automatic brand has long served as a prime example of high quality. Today, our team remains fully committed to providing customers with industry-leading products at a competitive price. In addition to our automation (control) valves and ejectors, we offer a range of other parts and products that support process heating and cooling applications, including, but not limited to, the following:

At Baelz North America, we provide our customers with local representation and shorter lead times, ensuring a better customer experience and greater customer satisfaction.

To learn more about our product offerings and how they can benefit your automotive industry applications, contact us today. For specific product or pricing details, you can also request a quote and our team will get back to you shortly to address any questions you may have.