25% — so became less weight plastic cross member rear axle sedan Mercedes S-Class, compared with aluminum analogs. Equally interesting plastic proposed development companies ContiTech Vibration Control and BASF.
Company officials claim that the reason for concern about the fragility of this construction there. For the manufacture of parts they used a special plastic Ultramid.
«The product is Ultramid A3WG10 CR („crash-resistant“- shock resistance — approx. Ed.), Reinforced with 50% glass fiber has the optimum strength and rigidity, and also differs sufficiently low tendency to creep under continuous stress,» — They noted developers. Thus, the plastic is able to withstand static and dynamic loads.
The ContiTech Vibration Control and BASF believe that their products are perfect for the Mercedes S-Class. This is not the first experience with a similar material. For example, engineering plastic from BASF is used in the construction of electric BMW i3.
In general, companies are confident that their plastic — is the future trend in the automotive industry.
