ContiTech is First Manufacturer to Design Propshaft Boot with Splash Protection
The small system protects propshaft bearings from water and dirt
(PresseBox) - Water and dirt can have a permanent effect on vehicle components. The new propshaft boot with integrated splash protection from ContiTech Vibration Control protects the bearings of the propshaft. The small system can be delivered preassembled, in individual parts and also with clamps. It is secured over the greased propshaft joint on both sides with clamps. "ContiTech is the first automotive supplier to offer a propshaft boot with integrated splash protection," says Kai Peters, head of the Sealing Systems Chassis segment at ContiTech Vibration Control.
Manufacturers from the automotive industry often complain that the bearings of propshafts get dirty quickly from water and road dirt. The boots from ContiTech not only protect from water and dirt, they also have an exceptionally long service life. They are made of two different materials, depending on what is required: boots made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are characterized by their good abrasion resistance. ContiTech has made components out of TPU for years: "The material has firstclass characteristics and is replacing classic rubber products ever more often," says Kai Peters. On the other hand, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), as a particularly heatresistant and highquality material, is used when ambient conditions are harsh. Propshaft boots, which are mounted close to the catalytic converter, are subjected to high temperatures and are thus made of heatresistant TPEs.
The corresponding splash protection disc can be made of fiberglass reinforced polyamide for preassembly. ContiTech uses the ultrastrong material to make various engine mounts as well as other products. A further advantage of the polyamide is its low weight - a component weighs about 50% less than comparable components made of aluminum. If the components are to be made of the same material, the disc and the boot can then be supplied as one component made of TPE / TPU and PA.
With sales of approximately ?20 billion in 2009 Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently employs approximately 138,000 in 46 countries.
The ContiTech division holds a global market leadership position for many nontire rubber products and is a specialist in plastics technology in the nontire rubber sector. The division develops and produces functional parts, components and systems for the automotive industry and other important industries. The division has a workforce of approximately 22,000 employees. In 2009, it achieved sales of approximately ?2.4 billion.
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With sales of approximately ?20 billion in 2009 Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently employs approximately 138,000 in 46 countries.
The ContiTech division holds a global market leadership position for many nontire rubber products and is a specialist in plastics technology in the nontire rubber sector. The division develops and produces functional parts, components and systems for the automotive industry and other important industries. The division has a workforce of approximately 22,000 employees. In 2009, it achieved sales of approximately ?2.4 billion.
Datum: 08.07.2010 - 09:50 Uhr
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