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Pressing and forming technology
This is where various composite materials are combined in a sandwich design. These cost-effective and weight-optimized components have a high degree of strength, rigidity and toughness combined with low density and low wall thickness. They are used for thermal and acoustic shielding, as well as in areas with particularly high requirements. These include ElroSafe™ underbody shielding for battery or hydrogen-powered vehicles, as well as LWRT components (low weight reinforced thermoplastics), for example for the engine and underbody areas. There are also GMT components (glass mat reinforced thermoplastics) for areas with increased strength and crash behavior requirements. The main application areas for ElroCoustic™ shielding parts include the underbody cladding, the engine compartment encapsulation and all kinds of covers.
ElroSafe™ – the advantages
- High degree of strength, rigidity and toughness
- Low density, low wall thickness
- High damage tolerance and heat resistance (fuel-fire test, thermal propagation)
- Electrical insulation
- Recyclability
The underbody protection for battery systems must reliably withstand roadside impact loads and offer outstanding thermal and acoustic insulation. ElroSafe™ components made of thermoplastic fiber composites offer crucial advantages here compared with conventional aluminum battery bases. The potential of this material system can also be exploited for other lightweight applications, such as bulkheads and rear bumper brackets.
