Kamaz Pres and Frame Plant Advances Cabin Frame Production for the Compass Line
The Kamaz Press and Frame Plant (PRZ) has announced progress on a new cabin frame designed for the light vehicle Compass. After signaling the start of welding and assembly on the first booths, the company notes that localization remains gradual. Only three sample frames were submitted for testing in June, but the conditions required for full production have now been established within the booth assembly, welding, and painting workshops.
It is understood that the Russian automotive giant manufactures the cabins for the new family under a license from the Chinese firm JAC. The Compass represents the core of the custom JAC N-Series. The first cabin frame was welded on February 15 at PRZ, with partner-provided equipment comprising four main components. The logistics zone forms the initial stage, followed by the central assembly and welding jig where the frame is shaped, and then a post for additional processing, door hanging, and related tasks.
From the outset, PRZ set a clear objective: deliver cabinet frames of consistently high quality. The line has undergone diagnostics and programming to refine the process. A critical step involved ensuring tight geometric control of the experimental cabin frames, a check carried out in a Zeiss factory laboratory. After multiple measurements, the welding line was tuned, a meticulous effort that spanned roughly three months. [Source: Kamaz PRZ]
Concurrently, the workforce received training, the Durr paint line was adapted for coating the frames of the new truck family, and a shadow-free inspection chamber was installed. Logistics for component supply were reorganized, and the production facilities underwent reconfiguration. All of these tasks are targeted to be completed within the year. [Source: Kamaz PRZ]
Today, Compass has a presence on the market in a variant known as Compass-9. This version offers a payload of 3.4 tons and is powered by a Cummins turbo diesel delivering 154 horsepower, with a six-speed manual transmission. The frame uses a mix of partially localized components. Looking ahead, additional Compass models—Compass-12, Compass-5, and Compass-3—are planned to join the family in due course. [Source: Kamaz PRZ]
- Compass-9 continues to receive specialized enhancements, including the introduction of the first garbage trucks in May. [Source: Kamaz PRZ]
- The driving experience for Compass models can now be streamed on RuTube, extending access to the latest updates and demonstrations. [Source: Kamaz PRZ]