TEXA has received recognition of the quality of its KONFORT range of A/C system recharge stations in the form of homologation by the Volkswagen Group for Europe and the Middle East.

The automotive equipment and diagnostic specialist developed its KONFORT VAS 581 003 especially to cater for the needs of the Volkswagen Group service centres. The new station is configured for the R1234yf refrigerant that EU legislation has mandated as a replacement for the old R134a.

In addition to functions required by all German carmakers, the KONFORT VAS 581 003 also incorporates special characteristics requested by Volkswagen's own engineers, especially in the fields of safety and ease of use. One of the station's many important features includes a refrigerant identifier to avoid potentially dangerous mixing of refrigerants.

The KONFORT range of recharge stations, which includes nine different models, is protected by various patents and has been very well received by customers on a global basis. The success of the KONFORT range was confirmed in 2015, when TEXA produced a record number of over 7000 units, including around 3000 configured for use with R1234yf refrigerant.

Homologation by the Volkswagen Group for the KONFORT line is the latest in a series of recognitions that TEXA has obtained from leading car manufacturers.