Mexican Company Brings CuproBraze Charge Air Cooler Production to North America
NEW YORK--The International Copper Association announces that Mexico-based Climex World is preparing for the production of CuproBraze radiators and charge air coolers (CACs), which will be manufactured in a 53,800-square-foot facility to be dedicated later this year. Climex World, a spin-off of radiator manufacturer Proveedora de Herramientas y Accesorios para Radiador (PHAR), becomes the first company in North America to manufacture brazed copper-and-brass charge air coolers in volume.
With its prior expertise in manufacturing frames and fittings, Climex World can match its heat exchanger cores to a variety of original equipment part numbers. It can produce ready-to-install CuproBraze radiators as exact replacements parts, corresponding to part numbers used in heavy-duty, on-road trucks.
Climex World will distribute CuproBraze products through PHAR’s network of more than 30 distribution centers in major Mexican cities, from Tijuana to Mérida. (PHAR owns seven of those warehouse facilities). Additionally, U.S. and Canadian Customers will be serviced through the network of knowledgeable distributors located in these countries.
Climex chose the CuproBraze technology based on key advantages like durability and reparability. Brazed copper-brass is superior to soldered copper-brass radiators with respect to fatigue, thermal properties and corrosion resistance. In addition, CuproBraze products are easily repairable in the field since the application of solder can quickly fix leaks that may develop in heat exchangers.
CuproBraze products are also suited to aid engine/vehicle manufacturers in complying with stringent environmental legislation in Europe, Japan and the United States. New laws call for a dramatic reduction in the oxides of nitrogen released from heavy-duty truck engines and off-road diesel engines. CuproBraze offers an alternative material system to aluminum. Clean diesel engines can be designed to work with CuproBraze CACs operating at higher temperatures and pressures than was previously possible.
For more details, contact the International Copper Association, (212) 251-7245 or write to ICA at 260 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10016-2401. For more information about CuproBraze, also see the website for the CuproBraze Alliance at www.cuprobraze.com. ICA is a member of the CuproBraze Alliance.
The International Copper Association, Ltd. is the leading organization for the promotion of the use of copper worldwide. The Association’s twenty-nine members represent about 80 percent of the world’s refined copper output, and its six associate members are among the world’s largest copper and copper-alloy fabricators. ICA is responsible for guiding policy, strategy and funding of international initiatives and promotional activities. With headquarters in New York City, ICA operates in 28 worldwide locations through a network of regional offices and copper development associations.