case files automotive - rilsan® fine powders · 1 1. spline / drive shafts 2. steering shafts 3....

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1. Spline / drive shafts2. Steering shafts3. Gear box forks4. Sliding door rails5. Strap bands for trucks6. Roof racks7. Parts for “under the hood” environment8 to 11. Interior parts - Seat components (1 to 4)12. Sun roof cables13. Handles in public transportation14. Anti-theft device15. Nudge bars16. Wheel weights17. Metal tube / fuel lines coating18. Functional Parts19. Trucks – Brakes element20 Door Closing Systems21. Seat Belt Components22. Spring for Sunroof Segment23. Load Restraints

CASE FILES Automotive

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Qualified for : Medium/Heavy & Light trucks transmissions

Tractors power take-off

OEM(s) : CHRYSLER, FORD, GM, ISUZU, MACK, MERCEDES, NISSAN, SCANIA, TOYOTA, VOLVO, ….

Grades : T Nat BHV2, T colored BV/HV

ES Black 820 MAC

1. Spline / drive shafts

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan® :

• Solution homologated since 40 years

• Outstanding abrasion resistance. Chemical resistance to oil & fluids

• Noise and vibration control

• Excellent creep resistance under load

• Easy processing (no saging, good edge covering) & easy machinability

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2. Steering shafts

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan® :

• Low coefficient of friction, over a large range of temperature

• Decreases the motor effort required for electrical steering systems

• Noise and vibration control

• Easy machinability to achieve the desired thickness

• Flexible technology: applicable to any kind of design (competes with cost advantage vs. injection molding)

Qualified for : Telescopic passenger cars steering columns

OEM(s) : ALFA (Spider 939), FORD, FIAT, HONDA, MAZDA, PSA (407, C8) NISSAN, ISUZU, TOYOTA (Corolla)

Grades : T Nat BHV2, T colored BV/HV

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3. Gear box fork

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Outstanding abrasion resistance (no wear)

• Good mechanical (compression) resistance, over a large range of temperature

• Chemical resistance to oil & fluids

• Less expensive solution :• - 2 X less expensive vs. Flame Sprayed Molybdenum Wire

• - 10 X less expensive vs. Plasma coating with Molybdenum

Qualified for : Tractors and Light trucks gearing boxes

OEM(s) : FIAT-CNH, GM, MASSEY FERGUSSON,

RENAULT

Grades : T Nat BHV2

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4. Sliding door rails

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Resistance to compression and abrasion

• Low coefficient of friction : vibration & noise control

• Protection against corrosion, chemical resistance

• Good weathering properties (UV, temperature)

• Nice surface finishing

• Cost competing solution vs. stainless steel

Qualified for : Minivans/passenger cars opening door sliding systems

OEM(s) : FIAT (Ulysse), GM (Opel Combo, Vivaro), PSA (Berlingo, Expert/Jumpy, 807, 1007), RENAULT (Kangoo, Trafic, Master), TOYOTA (Estima, Sienna)

Grades : ES Black 625 MACA, ES Black 710 MAC

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5. Strap bands for trucks

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Durable anti-corrosion protection (protects the tank)

• Stone chipping resistance

• Bending ability

• Good weathering properties (UV, temperature)

• Chemical resistance (brake liquid, fuel grease, salts…)

• Cost competing solution vs. stainless steel

Qualified for : Heavy trucks straps for air / diesel & gaz tanks

OEM(s) : VOLVO, RENAULT VU

Grades : ES Black 710 MAC

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6. Roof racks

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Softness

• Attractive surface finish

• Weathering Resistance

Qualified for: Roof racksOEM(s) : VW

Grades: T Black 7450 AC

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7. Parts for “under the hood” environment

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Resistance to wear and “micro-vibrations”

• Good impact resistance

• Coating process productivity (maxicoat)

• Active surface finish

Qualified for : Release and Safety systems (hood support, hood release)

OEM(s) : RENAULT, FIAT, FORD, VW, GM, TOYOTA, ….

Grades : T Black 7450 AC, T Jaune 7473 AC, T Jaune 7379 MAC

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8. Interior Parts - Seat components (1)

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Vibration and noise reduction

• Coating process productivity (minicoat)

• Attractive surface finish

Qualified for : Seat memory & sliding systems

Seat belt anchors. Hooks, clips, springs

OEM(s) : EURAMAX, JOHNSON CONTROLS, …

Grades : T Black 7450 AC, MC Black 820 MAC

ES Black 625 MAC

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Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Vibration and noise reduction

• Attractive surface finish

• Competitive solution

Qualified for : Seat structure

OEM(s) : EURAMAX, JOHNSON CONTROLS, …

Grades : T Black 7450 AC, T vert 223 AC

9. Interior Parts - Seat components (2)

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Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Vibration and noise reduction

• Attractive surface finish

Qualified for : Seat regulation screw, springs

OEM(s) : FORD new Ka, Currier, Ecosport

Grades : T Black 7450 AC

10. Interior Parts - Seat components (3)

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Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Vibration and noise reduction

Qualified for : Seat regulation screw

OEM(s) : FAURECIA, Peugeot

Grades : T Black 7450 AC / T noir SP

11. Interior Parts - Seat components (4)

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12. Sun roof cable

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Low coefficient of friction

• Long term wear resistance

• Performance over a wide range of temperatures

Qualified for : Roof opening mechanisms

OEM(s) : WEBASTO

Grades : ES black 625 MAC

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Qualified for : Public transportation (buses, trains, subways) equipments

OEM(s) : DEANS, CAF, ALSTOM

Grades : ES colored MAC

13. Handrails

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Smoothness, warm-to-the-touch surface

• Abrasion resistance

• Impact resistance

• Cleaning agent resistance

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14. Anti-theft device

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Mechanical resistance

• Smooth, warm-to-the touch surface

Qualified for : Safety locking systems

OEM(s) : AUTOLOCK

Grades : T colored MAC

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15. Nudge bars

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• High performance anti-corrosion solution

• Stone chipping resistance

• Resistance to outdoor exposure (UV resistance)

Qualified for : Vans & 4WD pick-up trucks front protection systems

OEM(s) : LAND ROVER, OPEL, …

Grades : T Black 7450 AC

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16. Wheel weights

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• High corrosion protection

• Stone shipping resistance

• Coating process productivity (minicoat)

Qualified for : lead-free wheel weights, spared parts of all types

OEM(s) : ITALMECANICA, …

Grades : MC Grey 49 MAC, ES Grey 49 MAC

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17. Tubes / fuel line

Qualified for : “under the hood” fuel line tubing

OEMs : FIAT , RENAULT, TOYOYA

Grades : ES(Y) Black MAC

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Stone chip resistance

• Finished tube processability (bending, flaring, etc...)

• Chemical resistance (brake liquid, fuel grease, salts, etc….)

• Competes with cross-head extrusion

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Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Vibration and noise reduction

• Coating process productivity

Qualified for : Gearing Box, Horn springs

OEM(s) : Fiat, Peugeot

Grades : MC Black 820 MAC

T Black 7450 AC

18. Functional Parts

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Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Vibration and noise reduction

• Chemical resistance

Qualified for : ASA DELTA

OEM(s) : Scania (Argentina), Volvo (Brasil)

Grades : T Black 7450 AC

19. Trucks – Brakes Element

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Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Vibration and noise reduction

• Corrosion protection

Qualified for : Door closing systems

OEM(s) : Renault

Grades : T Black 7450 AC

20. Door Closing Systems

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Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Vibration and noise reduction

• Coating process productivity

• Attractive surface finish

Qualified for : Seat Belt Anchorage system

OEM(s) : Autoliv

Grades : T Black 7450 AC, T noir SP

21. Seat Belt Components

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Qualified for : Spring for sunroof sytems

Customer : Inalfa (BMW, Volvo etc..)

Country : Holland

Grades / Process : ESY black 7298

22. Spring for Sunroof Segment

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Flexibility and noise reduction

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Qualified for : LOAD RESTRAINTS

Primarily for Land Rover but manufactured for most (estate) cars

Customer : ASG GROUP

Country : UK

Grades / Process : T GREY 7452

23. Load Restraints

Main reasons for choosing Rilsan®:

• Abrasion resistance

• Very good surface finish