Comprehensive Thermal Management Solutions

Discover the future of vehicle efficiency with our Thermal Management System, a holistic and highly coordinated solution for managing all heat sourcing and syncing components within your vehicle. Designed to unify both coolant-based and refrigerant-based circuits into one intelligent system, our approach ensures seamless thermal regulation for PHEVs, HEVs, and BEVs.

By enabling optimal heat pump performance of BEVs, it directly addresses fundamental challenges related to battery longevity, range anxiety, charging speed, and passenger comfort. Additionally, Schaeffler possesses extensive expertise in system architecture, offering a distinctive in-house solution with an intelligent controller that integrates hardware and software capabilities for the entire system.

Introducing our Integrated Coolant System, a state-of-the-art thermal management solution designed to seamlessly unify the cooling and often heating needs of essential vehicle components. Perfectly suited for PHEVs, HEVs, and BEVs, this sophisticated system addresses the complex demands of multiple heat-generating sources—each with distinct optimal temperature ranges—by offering a more comprehensive and interconnected approach.

Schaeffler's in-house development of pumps in various sizes, valves, and advanced plastic technologies, supported by diverse material and welding techniques, stands out as a core strength. We offer multi-port coolant control valves with a variety of sealing types, including disk, ball, and cylindrical, tailored to packaging requirements. By streamlining these factors, our Integrated Coolant System elevates efficiency and enhances vehicle performance, ensuring that your driving experience is smooth and sustainable.

Our Integrated Refrigerant System (IRS), a cutting-edge thermal management architecture specifically designed for BEVs. This advanced system utilizes a unified refrigerant loop to effectively manage the temperature of multiple critical vehicle components, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Currently in production, the system is expertly optimized to minimize package space, cost, and weight of the thermal management components.

Its innovative design provides a streamlined approach to maintaining ideal temperature conditions, enhancing the overall functionality of your electric vehicle. Schaeffler's system development capabilities are finely tuned to meet diverse regional and global refrigerant demands, such as R1234yf, R290, and R744.

Our Thermal Management Module is at the forefront of efficient vehicle performance, expertly managing the flow and distribution of engine coolant throughout the vehicle. Its primary role is to regulate the circulation path and volume of the coolant through essential components such as the engine block, cylinder head, radiator, and heater core. When it comes to hybrid and electric vehicles, the module extends its capabilities to the battery, power electronics, and electric drives, ensuring optimal performance across ICE, PHEV, HEV, and BEV, Fuel cell applications.

The benefits are numerous: our advanced coolant valves contribute to a reduction in CO₂ emissions by up to 4%, offering a greener drive. Additionally, the module enhances cabin warmup and minimizes the total number of thermal components needed, leading to improved overall vehicle performance. Schaeffler has successfully delivered more than 12 million modules worldwide and possesses in-house expertise in precision sealing and mechatronic systems for both smart (LIN) & non smart (SENT) actuator systems. Whether you're at the wheel of a conventional or electric vehicle, our Thermal Management Module is designed to deliver an unparalleled driving experience.

Discover cutting-edge efficiency with our Electric Coolant Pump, a device expertly engineered to circulate coolant throughout the engine and other vehicle systems, powered by an electric motor. Utilizing coolant as its medium, this pump is currently in production, meeting industry standards and demands. Crafted for exceptional performance across all vehicle types, our design is validated for an impressive 70,000 hours of usage, ensuring NVH, durability and reliability. Various hydraulic and electrical (12 - 48V) capacities of next-generation pumps are available, featuring both intelligent and conventional communication protocols. Schaeffler’s Electric Coolant Pump offers tailored optimization for BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, and ICEs, enhancing the efficiency of your vehicle’s thermal management system.

Elevate your vehicle's performance with our Electric Oil Pump, a crucial device designed to circulate lubricating and cooling oil to vital drivetrain systems, including the electric axle and transmission. With a production-ready design, our Electric Oil Pump is finely tuned for superior performance across all vehicle types, whether conventional, hybrid, or electric. Its optimization ensures the efficient cooling and lubrication needed to maintain the health and functionality of your drivetrain systems, supporting the longevity and reliability of your vehicle no matter your driving preference.