The Filter Drier and Accumulator from
MAHLE (MPN: AD57000P) is sourced from Italy and has supplier-listed dimensions of 100 x 230 x 340 mm. It is typically used within the HVAC > AC Accumulators & Receiver Driers category of automotive replacement parts. Dimensions are provided by the supplier and may include packaging dimensions.
AC accumulators and receiver driers are critical components in vehicle air conditioning systems, positioned in the liquid or suction line respectively. Accumulators, used with TXV expansion devices, store excess refrigerant and prevent liquid slugging into the compressor. Receiver driers, paired with orifice tube systems, filter contaminants, remove moisture, and store refrigerant. Both utilize desiccant material to ensure system dryness and contain sight glasses for refrigerant condition inspection. Internal strainers and molecular sieves are standard features, maintaining system efficiency and compressor longevity.