Recently, Ningbo Zhimei
Plastic products Co., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as "Ningbo Zhimei"), which specializes in the research and development and manufacturing of plastic products, announced that its independently developed Elegant Left Panel series of HVAC control unit decorative panels have achieved batch application. With the design concept of "coexistence of function and aesthetics", It provides brand-new solutions for the interior upgrade of automotive and household air conditioners, which has attracted widespread attention in the rubber and plastic products industry.
Founded in 2016, Ningbo Zhimei has been deeply engaged in the manufacturing of plastic products, molds and hardware parts for nearly a decade. With solid technological accumulation and acute market insight, it has accurately captured the industry trend of HVAC systems transforming from "practical tools" to "quality carriers". The core products launched this time include Modern HVAC Control Panel Left Trim (Modern HVAC control panel Left Trim), Decorative Left Side
Air Outlet Cover (Decorative left air outlet cover) and Left and Right Air Outlet Trim Pieces (Left And right Air Outlet trim pieces) Three major categories precisely target the
Air Conditioning Control Panel And Air Outlet niche markets.
In terms of product design, Ningbo Zhimei has broken the traditional perception that plastic decorative parts are "cheap", taking detailed craftsmanship as the breakthrough point for quality. All products in the series are made of low-gloss matte materials. Through the treatment of carbon fiber imitation technology texture and fine texture, the plastic surface presents a warm and smooth texture close to the matte finish of metal, while effectively reducing fingerprint residue and scratch marks. The edges of the trim panels adopt a large rounded corner transition design, which not only meets the ergonomic touch requirements but also harmoniously matches various interior styles, successfully achieving an "plastic-free" upgrade. In response to the special requirements of mobile scenarios such as automobiles, the main body of the product adopts a continuous bending structure design. The connection strength is enhanced through "L" -shaped reinforcing ribs, and an invisible flow guide structure is integrated inside the air outlet cover, effectively avoiding air flow disorder and liquid overflow problems, while balancing decorative and practical aspects.
"As the 'brain' of the air conditioning system, the HVAC control module's peripheral accessories are not only the visual focus but also directly affect the user's operation experience and system safety." " Xia Bo, the person in charge of Ningbo Zhimei, said, "Our design team has integrated the core functional requirements of the HVAC system, such as temperature regulation and air flow control, into the development of the decorative panels. For instance, we reserve precise sensor installation positions in the air outlet decorative parts to ensure that the temperature control signal transmission is not interfered with. Meanwhile, through modular design, we adapt to control units of different brands, significantly enhancing the installation efficiency."
At present, this series of products has been successfully matched with many automotive interior suppliers and household air conditioning enterprises, and its application scenarios cover new energy vehicle cabins, high-end household central air conditioning and commercial building air conditioning systems. In the practical application of a certain new energy vehicle model, this trim panel kit has enhanced the visual refinement of the HVAC control area by 40%. At the same time, due to the use of high-strength modified plastic material, it has achieved a 30% lightweight effect compared to traditional metal trim parts, indirectly contributing to the optimization of the vehicle's energy consumption. Its excellent weather resistance and anti-aging performance have been tested by a third party to meet the long-term usage requirements in extreme environments ranging from -40℃ to 80℃.
Facing the future market, Ningbo Zhimei stated that it will continue to increase its investment in research and development. It plans to integrate intelligent touch feedback functions into its existing products, develop integrated decorative components that are compatible with intelligent HVAC systems, and achieve the coordinated adaptation of "decorative parts - control modules - smart home". At the same time, relying on the production base advantages in Xiangshan, Ningbo, we will further enhance the precision of mold processing and production capacity scale, providing more competitive HVAC interior solutions for global customers.
Industry insiders point out that as consumption upgrades drive the iteration of interior quality demands, the market potential for HVAC trim parts that combine design and functionality is huge. Ningbo Zhimei has established a competitive edge through breakthroughs in niche products this time. This not only opens up a new growth curve for its own development but also provides a valuable reference for the transformation of the plastic products industry from "processing and manufacturing" to "design and innovation".
