Rubber-to-metal components

Modern vehicle construction is characterized by a high degree of safety and riding comfort as well as through low noise emissions. This is only rendered possible with complete vibration optimized concepts. For this, specifically designed elements are applied at "vibration critical" points; these elements are called rubber-to-metal components.

Cockpit

The main functions of a rubber composite component in a vehicle are:

to connect components and units
to carry out defined vibrations
to dampen vibrations
to absorb sounds conducted through solids

Under normal use, the rubber composite components are designed to last for the life of a vehicle. They can cope relatively well if overstrained occasionally. They connect components and units: for example, a suspension strut top bearing with the bodywork or a cross-steering rod with the chassis. The rubber composite component dampens vibrations, e.g. of driving motions thanks to its elasticity thus guaranteeing an almost vibration-free ride for passengers in the car. In order to dampen vibrations caused by components such as engine and gears in the interior of the vehicle, the units are mounted on the frame with rubber composite components.

Passenger Car	Commercial Vehicle
Bearing for Engine & Gearbox	Bearing for Engine & Gearbox
Control Arm Bush	Control Arm Bush
Anti-roll Bar Bush	Anti-roll Bar Bush
Underframe Bearing	Underframe Bearing
Steering Rod & Coupling Plate	Steering Rod & Coupling Plate
Special Bearing	Special Bearing
Strut Top Bearing

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Cockpit

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