Elrotherm™ shielding systems: acoustic and thermal protection for passenger cars and commercial vehicles

Elrotherm™ shielding systems are used wherever heat and/or noise protection is of paramount importance, e.g. in engines or the exhaust tract, in the vehicle underbody or in the steering gear and transfer case. In fact, ElringKlinger has established itself as a global technology leader in the field of shielding systems.

Thermal management in modern-day vehicles has become increasingly complex: catalytic converter technology, turbochargers, the reduced flow of cooling air, the higher packing density of automotive components, fuel-efficient engine management and engine encapsulation contribute to higher temperatures within the engine compartment and the vehicle underbody. At the same time, vehicles are being fitted with a growing number of highly temperature-sensitive components that have to be protected against heat. What is more, noise reduction and aerodynamics have become increasingly important.