Airworks Cooling Solutions is now in a distribution partnership with Unicla International Limited. The companies will be working together to supply a new range of compressors to both the North and South American regions. 

“We will be distributing a broad range of compressors from 45cc to 675cc capacities, including all belt drive models and a new range available in hydraulic and electric drive capabilities," says Alton Poole, Airworks president. "Unicla is a pioneer in the development of 10-cylinder and 14-cylinder swashplate technology, and we are proud to be a partner.”

Mark Mitchell, Unicla global technical director, notes what a great opportunity this is to deliver alternative technologies to meet the market's growing demand. The changing nature of diesel engines and drive systems in general, size, and space availability make alternative drive mechanisms such as hydraulic systems more viable. Combine this with vehicle electrification and it’s plain to see that the traditional way of doing things is changing rapidly.

“We certainly need to maintain the traditional belt drive units which will be our mainstay for some time yet, but new H-Drive (hydraulic) and E-Drive (electric) models will become more and more necessary in the coming years,” Mitchell says.