Brake system pipelines are mainly used to transmit brake fluid or air pressure to ensure the normal operation of the brake system. They are composed of metal pipes, hoses, etc., and have layout forms such as front-rear distribution and diagonal distribution. Thermal management system pipelines are used in automotive air conditioning systems, powertrains, battery thermal management, etc. The thermal management pipelines of new energy vehicles are more complex and longer in length. The following is an introduction to some enterprises focusing on the R&D and manufacturing of these two types of pipelines:Henan Skate Automotive Pipeline Co., Ltd.: Located in Yuanyang, Henan, it is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the production of fluid system components for automobiles and electric vehicles. It mainly manufactures pipelines for vehicle brake systems, power systems, and thermal management systems, with an annual production capacity of 3 million sets and an output value of approximately 100 million yuan in 2024.

The main production equipment adopts internationally advanced automatic cutting machines, automatic heading machines, CNC pipe bending machines, pass-through heat shrink furnaces, etc. The experimental testing equipment includes high-precision testing instruments such as pressure leakage testing machines, burst testing machines, salt spray testing machines, tensile testing machines, full-spectrum direct-reading spectrometers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), image measuring instruments, and profilers. It is also equipped with a full set of cleanliness testing equipment and clean rooms. For every product of the company, from raw materials to finished products, the quality management system serves as the criterion, with lean production and refined management implemented throughout the process.