Freudenberg offers solution to fight smoke & smog in China

For more than 50 years, Freudenberg has supplied innovative filter systems: solutions that make processes more economical, conserve resources, protect people and the environment, and help improve air quality. Filters protect people against fine particles and pollutants in the air. At production plants, they also make a key contribution not only to health and safety but also to process optimization and product quality.

For example, Freudenberg filters at paint shops prevent painted surfaces from being contaminated by dust and also keep the air suitable for breathing. In medical technology, where absolutely clean production rooms are needed, Freudenberg filters are used for controlling contamination. In cars, cabin air filters from Freudenberg make for clean air. Two out of three new production cars feature cabin air filters from Freudenberg. In addition, air intake filters for engines improve engine efficiency. A comprehensive portfolio of filters for room and cleaners rounds off the range.

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies has five locations in China. At Chengdu, Freudenberg invested CNY 36 million in a new plant to meet the growing demand for automobile filters in Western China.

“From Chengdu, we are supplying highly advanced filtration technology to the growing automobile industry in the region, including companies such as Volkswagen and Geely Volvo“, explained Hua Li, General Manager of Freudenberg Vilene Filter. “Thanks to this investment, we will be able to supply our local customers even faster and more efficiently.” Other facilities are located in Suzhou, Changchun, Guangzhou and Beijing.

Avoiding CO2 emissions

With many of its products, Freudenberg is playing an essential role in improving the efficiency and safety of plants for the production of renewable energy, such as wind farms and hydropower plants or through components for fuel cell systems.

The Group’s Low Emission Sealing Solutions – LESS – program includes effective products for CO2 avoidance. Special components minimize friction, making for lower energy consumption and lower emissions. At the production facility in Changchun, the NOK-Freudenberg Group China produces various components of the LESS program for the Chinese market.

Specialty lubricants for an improved energy balance

Specialty lubricants that improve the efficiency of machines are an effective approach to CO2 reduction at industrial plants and production facilities. For example the use of polyglycol oils instead of conventional oils can improve the efficiency of transmissions by up to 15%, resulting in similar energy savings.

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