Modern Autogas Systems

Modern Autogas Systems
automotive gas systems
MISSION:
To constantly improve our products in order to meet the expectations of our customers and the global market in
the area of advanced systems using alternative energy sources.
VISION:
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To become a leading global supplier of complete alternative energy systems.
company history
AC S.A. has a strong position in the global market for products for automotive gas systems due to our twenty years of experience in producing our own
innovative products and selling them on demanding markets.
1986 - the establishment of the automotive parts man-
2003 - AC is awarded the ISO 9001:2000 quality
automotive gas systems of its own design – the AC
ufacturer AC Wytwórnia Części Samochodowych (AC
management system certificate by BVQI, a recog-
reducer.
WCS), the legal predecessor of AC S.A.. Its primary
nised certification body in the automotive industry.
business is the production of oil heaters for diesel
2004 - AC designs and begins manufacturing of se-
engines and spare parts and accessories for motor
quential electronic controllers for automotive gas sys-
vehicles.
tems STAG-200.
1992 - AC expands its product range to include plas-
2006 - AC improves its sequential systems and de-
tic products for the automotive market (fuel lines, insu-
signs and launches the production of an innovative
lation jackets and fuses) and electronic components.
product in an aluminium casing STAG-300.
1993 - in cooperation with engineers from the Stara-
2008 - the STAG range is expanded to include a re-
chowice factory, AC develops and launches the pro-
duced size product designed for four-cylinder engines
duction of a new complete central unit for Star trucks.
STAG-4; AC significantly increases its production ca-
Soon afterwards, the company achieves the posi-
pacity by purchasing two properties with a total interior
tion of a major supplier of electrotechnical automotive
floor space of 5,500 m2 and modern machines and
components (both own and imported) to Polish truck
equipment; it also implements an MRP/ERP class in-
manufacturers.
tegrated IT system for supporting management.
1995 - AC launches the production of electric wiring
2009 - AC introduces STAG-300
harnesses for towing hooks for foreign markets.
graphic map and a new generation of controllers for
1999 - AC designs and begins manufacturing vacu-
STAG-300
um pressure systems for automotive gas systems (the
communicate with every OBD automotive system.
STAG range: E, G, W, L, 50 and 100).
Also AC begins selling mechanical components for
premium
plus
with a 3D
automotive gas systems able to
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about us
Located at the meeting point of four national parks
in north-east Poland, AC S.A. is a rapidly developing company with more than 20 years’ experience
in designing and manufacturing highly advanced alternative energy systems for vehicles. It is a leading
Polish and a significant global manufacturer and supplier of high quality components for automotive gas
systems.
Another important area of AC’s operations is the production of electric wiring harnesses for the automotive industry. Our policy focuses on the main goal,
which is to ensure the full customer satisfaction, by
supplying innovative products of the highest quality.
We supply safe solutions which represent good value
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for money and are environmentally friendly.
Thanks to its bold development plans, AC S.A.
hope that this will enable our customers to enjoy the
now:
satisfaction that comes with using innovative land reliable
products of the highest quality. AC’s strong market position
· has 13,000 m2 of floor space,
is evident by increase in workforce as well as its revenues
· employs 300 full-time personnel,
by 400%, as shown in the charts below:
· employs a team of 30 engineers in its research
and development division,
· develops and launches the mass production
of dozens of designs and prototypes of new
products every year,
· has a modern machine park,
· has a highly-developed distribution network,
· works with several hundred automobile
workshops which specialise in installing its
products,
· is a recognised brand in more than
30 countries.
Workforce in 2005-2008
350
350
350
300
350
250
300
200
250
150
200
100
150
100
120 mln
2005
2006
2007
2008
2005
2006
2007
2008
Sales increase in 2005-2008
All products manufactured in our factory meet strict
quality control requirements, while our production
procedures are based on the ISO 9001:2000
system. The safety of our products has been
confirmed by homologations issued by the globally
20 mln
2005
2006
2007
2008
2005
2006
2007
2008
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recognized TUV institute in Czech Republic. We
100 mln
120 mln
80 mln
100 mln
60 mln
80 mln
40 mln
60 mln
20 mln
40 mln
wide product range
AC S.A. offers a wide range of products available in a number of material and design variations, as well as consulting and aftersales services.
Our range includes over 200 innovative products, the most important of which are microchip controllers, reducers and injection rails for automotive gas systems. We have
developed STAG gas injection microchip controllers which are now the most recognizable and most frequently purchased brand of electronic components for LPG/CNG
systems.
Our wide range of products for the autogas system market includes:
· gas injection controllers,
· injection rails,
· reducers,
· emulators,
· testers,
· switches,
· fuel level indicators,
· timing advance processors,
· interfaces, including a Bluetooth interface,
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· scanners.
new generation of controllers
AC S.A. aspires to become a global leader in implycation of modern technologies and production of technically
SAS - Smart Autocorrecting System, operates on
advanced and innovative controllers for LPG/CNG autogas systems.
the basis of monitored short- and long-term STFT
STAG-300 premium is our latest sequential gas injection controller, with its unique Smart Autocorrecting System
and LTFT corrections.
(SAS). The controller ensures full control of engine performance by integration with the vehicle’s ECU. STAG-300
premium is easy to install and allows drivers to be sure that their vehicle’s engine will always operate at optimum
The advantages of the STAG-300 premium se-
parameters by ensuring appropriate dosage of LPG/CNG fuel.
quential gas injection controller are:
· permanent connection with the vehicle’s OBD
which does not affect the performance of the
OBD system and allows testers, diagnostic
devices, etc. to be connected,
· independent adaptation for BANK 1 and
BANK 2 (software option to assign gas
injectors belonging to BANK 1 or BANK 2),
· reduces the risk of malfunctions resulting from
inaccurate manual calibration of the system,
· maintains key engine performance parameters:
power and torque are exactly the same as for
a petrol powered system,
· meets the requirements of the Euro 5 exhaust
emission standard,
· three-year manufacturer’s warranty.
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automotive gas systems
Gas injection controllers, injection rails and reducers are the most commonly used products when installing a gas system in a car.
The installation of an LPG gas system in a car does not interfere with the engine’s basic operation. Petrol is replaced with an alternative fuel, i.e. gas mixture. The gas fuel
is delivered in a vaporized form and fed into a combustion chamber (cylinder) as a mixture, through intake valves. The point where the mixture is delivered depends on the
engine type and it’s technological advancement.
1
Tank
2
Lambda Sensor
1
3
STAG-300 premium controller
4
Gas injectors
6
2
5
7
3
Solenoid valve
8
9
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strona 08
4
6
P/G (petrol/gas) switch with indicator
7
OBD adaptor
(for STAG-300 premium)
8
PS 02 pressure sensor
9
Gas filter
10
Reducer
(vaporized phase)
10
5
3. Gas Injection Controllers – a modern, highly technologically advanced electronic design which is compatible with the most
demanding petrol controllers; controls gas injection on the basis of sequential or non-sequential petrol injection.
The most important advantages of the controllers are:
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smooth and safe driving,
designated for cars with engines with 1 to 8 cylinders, including turbocharged engines,
compliant with the strict Euro 5 exhaust emission standards,
easy to install and calibrate,
3D graphic map,
the performance of vehicles equipped with STAG electronics is nearly the same as when they run on petrol.
AC S.A. offers the following controller models:
STAG-300 premium, STAG-300 plus, STAG-4, STAG-200, STAG-150, STAG-100,
STAG-50, STAG-XL, STAG-L plus.
4. Injection Rail
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The purpose of the injection rail is to ensure precise dosage of LPG/CNG in the vaporized phase into the engine cylinders.
The Injection Rails used by AC S.A:
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Valtek,
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Magic Jet.
Valtek typ 34,
Rail Apache,
10. AC R01 Reducer
The reducer is designed for automotive sequential gas injection systems and is compatible with engines up to 250 HP. It converts
the liquid gas into vaporized form.
The advantages of the reducer:
modern design solutions,
small size – easy installation,
rotary connection terminals,
working pressure can be finely adjusted,
fast switching to gas mode.
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stable performance parameters,
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autoparts
AC S.A.’s wide product range also includes parts
and components used in the automotive sector,
which allows us to cover a wide range of needs
of automobile workshops and end users. We try
to ensure that AC products are present in every
vehicle on the road.
The automotive parts offered by AC S.A. include the following product groups:
· fuses,
· band clamps,
· band clips,
· wiring harness accessories,
· MTA pliers,
· insulated and non-insulated tips,
· connector kits,
· warning lamps and signals,
· accessories for tachographs,
· sockets and plugs,
· connection wires,
· car adaptors,
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· spiral cables.
wiring harnesses
The production of wiring harnesses for the automo-
Our wiring harnesses contain connectors made by
The parameters of our wiring harnesses comply with
tive industry and other industrial sectors related to
companies like KET, SUMITOMO, TYCO (AMP),
applicable quality and technical standards. The wires
electronics, automation and robotics is one of the
YAZAKI, MOLEX, FCI, BOSCH and MTA and other
are made according to the DIN 72551-6 standard
key areas of AC S.A. operations. We specialise in
connectors selected for individual car brands and
and tip bending is compliant with PN-EN 60352-2.
processing wires with a cross-section of 0.35 mm2
models or according to the customer’s wishes.
We cut wires within a section range of 0.22 mm2 to
to 2.5 mm2 and a length of 60 mm to 10,000 mm.
6.0 mm2.
The maximum size of the wires we process can be
We are able to supply approx. 30,000 wiring harnes-
increased by adding further transporters to ampo-
ses, each made up of over 55 wires, per month.
AC manufactures wiring harnesses using top class
mators.
automatic wire processing machines (TYCO), we-
Wiring harnesses are made of wires available in abo-
aving machines, reeling machines and jacket cutting
ut 50 colours, of which 32 are the primary colours
machines. Wires are connected using spot welders.
in the separator. The selection of colours in a wiring
The fact that we use these machines makes us one
harness depends on the customer’s individual pre-
of the leading companies in the industry.
ferences. We make wiring harnesses for:
· towing hooks,
· battery (ground) cables,
· automotive gas systems,
· tractors,
· fork-lift trucks and motorcycles,
fire trucks).
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· special-purpose vehicles (including ambulances and
AC S.A. in the world
Our products are supplied to the largest automotive wholesalers and renowned automobile workshops all over the world.
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Our export sales account for more than 50% of our revenues, which is the best proof of our customers’ confidence in our products.
Export
AC S.A. in Poland
AC S.A. DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
Name
Street
Town/City
Telephone
number
AC S.A. is also well known among domestic customers for electronic circuits for the automotive indu-
ul. Słowackiego 1
Biała Podlaska
083 342 24 39
stry.
ZAG
ul. 27 Lipca 64
Białystok
085 743 81 44
Polish automobile workshops appreciate AC S.A.’s
A.MAX
ul. Elewatorska 17A
Białystok
085 664 49 00
products, particularly our range of products for au-
AUTO GAZ CZECH
ul. Motelowa 18
Cieszyn
033 479 37 64
tomotive gas systems under the STAG. brand. The
PALACAR
ul. Warszawska 102
Częstochowa
034 360 40 35
number of automobile workshops in which our logo
EURO-MAX HANDEL
ul. Żwirki i Wigury 2
Gdańsk
058 344 25 05
is visible grows every year.
PALACAR
Al. Na stadion 23
Kielce
041 361 65 08
Our distribution network consists of more than 15
PALACAR
ul. Powstańców 1/15
Kraków
012 418 02 19
outlets located all over the country.
PEGAS
ul. Lindego 5
Kraków
012 638 15 43
FROMAR
ul. Chemiczna 7
Lublin
081 444 22 55
NAGAZ
ul. Aleja 1-go Maja 47
Łódź
042 638 05 01
PALACAR
ul. Szczecińska 81
Łódź
042 682 38 95
AUTOGAZ DOMAŃSKI
ul. Kłosowa 1
Poznań
061 823 04 91
ROCAR
Nowe Boryszewo 10/1
Płock
024 265 35 05
PALACAR
ul. Warszawska 93E
Radom
048 333 26 96
PE-GAZ
Parznice 90A
Radom
048 384 68 29
PALACAR
ul. Cmentarna 21
Skarżysko-Kamienna
041 252 57 55
DAKO GAZ
ul. Jagiellońska 55
Warszawa
022 811 07 78
MIMAR
ul. Kościuszki 159
Węgrów
025 792 22 99
AGS POLSKA
ul. Grabiszyńska 231 E, F
Wrocław
071 333 00 41
PARTNER
Siedlin 53
Płońsk
023 662 83 93
Inter Cars S.A.
ul. Powsińska 64
Warszawa
022 714 19 16
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training and technical advice
Customers of AC S.A. can benefit from the knowledge and experience of our top class experts, designers and
technical consultants, who are always ready to provide necessary support.
We share our knowledge and experience with our customers through specialized publications and Internet sites,
as well as regular training sessions and seminars.
The website www.ac.com.pl contains specially prepared forum where qualified employees of AC S.A. provide
advice on the best ways of solving problems related to gas systems in cars and assistance in choosing the most
suitable device.
AC S.A. also organises numerous training sessions for STAG brand customers on using gas injection controllers, which are very popular and highly-rated by installers.
All employees of AC S.A. systematically develop their
qualifications and professional expertise in order to
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provide customers with top quality service.
research and development division
AC’s highly qualified and experienced team of 30
electronics, mechanical and IT engineers ensure that
our products are innovative and enable us to regularly launch new products incorporating innovative
technological solutions.
We also cooperate with technical institutes and universities, including Bialystok Technical University, with
regard to the development of new solutions.
We are a global leader in using cutting edge technologies and manufacturing technically advanced products for the autogas market.
The devices developed by our company comply with
global quality and safety standards confirmed by international homologation bodies, as well as applicable technical and environmental standards.
Every year our Research and Development Division
carries out dozens of research and development
projects, most of which go into mass production
and sales.
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modern machine park
AC S.A. has an advanced machine park.
two-sided mounting of electronic compo-
Most of our components are made using
nents as well as spray soldering and glue
high-output, fully automated precision pro-
mounting.
duction lines.
Casings for electronic components are
In order to maintain our position as an in-
made of aluminium or plastics. AC S.A.
dustr y leader, we continually up grade our
uses modern ENGEL tiebarless inje ction
machines and equipment. Production is
machines with an injection capacity of 40,
carried out in four main production depart-
60 and 90 tons and volume of 100 to 250
ments: Electronics, SMD, Wiring Harnes-
cm3. We also manufacture injected parts
ses and the Mechanical Department.
made of polypropylene, polyamides, ABS
Electronic components are assembled by
and reinforced plastics, both for our own
two different methods – Thru-Hole Tech-
production and for other customers. The
nology and SMT technology. AC S.A. has
department also uses extruding machines
two modern lines for SMT surface moun-
for plastics and rubber pressing machines
ting with a total capacity of 80,000 units
with a load of 220 bars and maximum vul-
per hour.
canisation temperature of 190 °C.
The processing lines are equipped with latest generation fully automated machines
and equipment, including ERSA N-Wave
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330, Speedline MPM Accuflex and Momentum, FUJI NXT and ERSA HOTFLOW 7.
The technologies we use allow one- and
AC S.A. manufactures electrodes and injection mould
cavities using modern, numerically controlled Swissmade MIKRON HSM 500 machine tools. These machines provide a ver y high rate of repeatability of manufactured parts and have mapping precision of up to
1 micron. The AC S.A. tool shop is equipped with
electro-erosion machines and wire electro-erosion
machines supplied by the Japanese company SODICK. Erosion can be carried out on any type of steel
and also on non-ferrous metals.
The Wire Harnesses Department prepares wiring harnesses 60 to 10,000 mm in length and with a crosssection of 0.35 to 4.0 mm 2 . Production is carried
out on a utomated production lines: Komax Zeta 633,
Komax Alpha 477, TYCO Ampomator, Komax Kappa
220 and 225, STRUNK and Onda-Taper, which operate in the TOPNET network.
All the machines have full crimping and seal application control as well as integrated tools for measuring
the tip crimp height and tensile strength. All the wiring
harnesses that we manufacture are computer tested.
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awards and distinctions
The awards and distinctions which we continue to receive attest to the high quality of our products, our excellent
The most important are:
financial performance and our rapid development.
· „Good products from Podlasie” Quality Certificate for
Stag-300 Premium in the category of „New IT technology
and service” in the November 2009 ranking
of The Morning Currier newspaper
· „Innovative Product” title awarded at the regional edition
of the ‘’Domestic Innovational Leaders”
2009 competition
· „Innovative Company” ititle awarded at the regional edition
of the ‘’Domestic Innovational Leaders” 2009 competition
· first place in the “Business Ambassador
– Podlasie 2008” competition,
· third place in the “Innovations 2008” ranking (the
“Manufacturing” category) prepared by Kurier Poranny,
· sixth place in the “Business Gazelles 2008” ranking of
the most dynamic companies in the Podlaskie Province, · first place in the “Innovations 2007” ranking
(the “Manufacturing” category) prepared by
Kurier Poranny, · third place in the “Business Ambassador
– Podlasie 2007” competition, · distinction in the second edition of the “Business
Cheetahs 2007” ranking (“the most dynamic
company in the Podlaskie Province” category),
· the Podlaskie Province Governor’s Award
for “The largest share of export in total sales in 2006”,
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“Business Ambassador – Podlasie 2007”,
· the title of “EuroCompany” awarded in the
“European Union Award EuroCompany 2006”
programme,
· the title of “Eurofirma 2004” awarded by the
Minister of Economy and Employment.
technical and sales consultants
Andrzej Dębek
tel. +48 669 994 942
[email protected] Manager ds. Rozwoju Rynku
Mariusz Jezierski
tel. +48 669 991 433
Pomorskie
[email protected] REGION 2
Warmińsko - Mazurskie
Zachodniopomorskie
Podlaskie
Kujawsko
- Pomorskie
Daniel Kosowski
tel. +48 669 995 230
[email protected] Mazowieckie
Paweł Ścibisz
tel. +48 669 999 492
[email protected]
Lubuskie
REGION 4
Łódzkie
Lubelskie
Dolnośląskie
Świętokrzyskie
Opolskie
Janusz Kosowski
REGION 3
Wielkopolskie
Śląskie
Podkarpackie
tel. +48 669 999 493
[email protected] page 19
REGION 1
Małopolskie
contact details
AC Spółka Akcyjna Sales Department, Autogas - Poland
Sales Department, Autoparts
ul. 27 lipca 64, 15-182 Białystok, Poland
tel.: +48 85 743 81 17
tel.: +48 85 743 81 11
tel. (reception) +48 85 743 81 00
fax: +48 85 653 86 49
tel.: +48 85 743 81 46
fax (reception) +48 85 653 93 83
fax: +48 85 653 86 49
e-mail: [email protected]
Sales Department, Autogas - export
LPG installation and aftersales service
tel.: +48 85 743 81 48
tel.: +48 85 743 81 54
tel.: +48 85 743 81 68
fax: +48 85 653 86 49
tel.: +48 85 743 81 58
fax: +48 85 653 86 49
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