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ContiTech makes new lightweight & protective vehicle parts

24 Jun '15

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ContiTech Vibration Control has developed two new products for use in the automotive industry, a protective gaiter for premium-class passenger cars and torque clutch.

Attached inside the wheel arch, the protective gaiter protects the elements of the vehicle’s air suspension against stone impact, thereby extending the service life of the sensitive area. The main component in the gaiter is thermoplastic polyurethane. It is much more flexible and has greater rebound strength than the standard material made from thermoplastic polymers. This gives it more resistance capability.

ContiTech’s new torque clutch weighs less than half that of previous variants. This helps to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle, driving down fuel consumption further as a result.

This is possible because of the materials used. One important element is carbon-fibre-reinforced polyamide. A similar material is already used for other vehicle components such as transmission crossbeams and torque rod supports.

The assembly also contains components made from thermoplastic polyurethane. This combination makes the torque clutch particularly abrasion-resistant. The material reduces wear throughout the entire service life of the component. In passenger cars with electronic steering assistance, it links the engine with the transmission at the steering and protects the transmission by compensating for the axle offset in the event of wear, the company said in a statement.

Kai Peters, head of the Sealing Systems Chassis segment said, “Both new developments offer significant added value for our customers in the automotive industry. They deliver innovative solutions for extending the service life of the vehicle components and further reducing weight. Consequently, they fulfil the requirements of the automotive industry of today and tomorrow.”

ContiTech Vibration Control produces various components for the automotive industry, such as axle boots, convoluted air springs, and, clutches. (GK)

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