What is air suspension?

As a starting point, it is important to discuss what is air suspension and how does it differ from traditional suspension systems? The main difference between a traditional shock or strut is that they have a dampening mechanism set to a certain ride control feel while an air suspension system uses an air compressor in combination with air struts and suspension air bags to control the feel of the ride.

HONGGU Air suspension has several advantages over traditional shocks and struts. The first is that the ride quality is often controlled by the driver of the vehicle. Therefore, if you want a softer ride you can set your air suspension system to deliver that and vice versa if you are looking for a stiffer, rougher ride. The second advantage is that you can control ride height, some systems are advanced in that they automatically control this for you. The final advantage of an air suspension system is weight management. If you load the back of your SUV with a large amount of groceries from the store, the air suspension system either automotically adjusts to handle it or you can manually adjust it. For traditional shocks and struts the level of rebound is set and therefore no matter what the weight of your load is, you have to stick with it. This often creates a sagging rear end when carrying a heavy load.

Are air struts worth it?
So whether it's a manual or electronic air suspension system, the benefits can greatly improve the ride of the vehicle. ... Honggu Air suspension improves the ride height based on the load weight and a vehicle's speed. Higher corner speeds due to air suspension being better suited to the surface of the road.

Air Strut

A strut is a major structural part of a suspension. It takes the place of the upper control arm and upper ball joint used in conventional suspensions. Because of its design, a strut is lighter and takes up less space than the shock absorbers in conventional suspension systems.
A struts perform two main jobs. First, struts perform a damping function. A piston is attached to the end of the piston rod and works against hydraulic fluid to control spring and suspension movement. Just like shock absorbers, the valving generates resistance to forces created by the up and down motion of the suspension. Also like shock absorbers, a strut is velocity sensitive, so that the amount of resistance can increase or decrease depending on how fast the suspension moves.
A struts also perform a second job. Unlike shock absorbers, struts provide structural support for the vehicle suspension, support the spring, and hold the tire in an aligned position. Additionally, they bear much of the side load placed on the vehicle's suspension. As a result, struts affect riding comfort and handling as well as vehicle control, braking, steering, wheel alignment and wear on other suspension.

Air strut features:

1.Vulcanized, heavy-duty rubber air springs at each of the vehicle's wheels
2.An air compressor in the vehicle's trunk or under the hood of the vehicle
3.A storage tank for compressed air, which allows you to store air at around an average of 150 PSI
4.Valve blocks which direct air to the four springs from the storage reservoir through a set of solenoids, valves, and o-rings
5.ECAS computer that communicates between the vehicle's main computer to calculate where to direct air pressure
6.Air pipes connecting from the storage tank to the air springs that channel the flow of air throughout the suspension system
7.A desiccant-filled drier canister to keep the internal recesses of the system dry.

The Advantages of Air Spring
The two front tires bear the majority of braking and steering. Air spring ensures that weight is properly distributed to all four tires for optimal braking and steering. Progressive rate air springs significantly improve ride quality by better absorbing road inputs, while keeping your tires on the road for better handling.
The productive principle of Air spring
Honggu Air Springs are highly durable, precisely engineered and cost-effective for use in a wide variety of actuation and vibration isolation applications. With time-tested designs incorporating fabric-reinforced natural rubber flex-member construction and corrosion-protected end retainers, Air Springs provide superior quality and performance. As actuators, Honggu Air Springs can provide either linear or angular motion.