AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner supplies its latest wet friction technology for
ZF's new 8- and 9-speed automatic transmissions. The 8-speed
transmission features BorgWarner's multi-segment friction plates
with intricate groove designs, and the torque converter for the
9-speed transmission utilizes a piston plate with BorgWarner
proprietary friction material. For several years, BorgWarner has
manufactured friction plates in Heidelberg, Germany, supporting ZF's production of 8-speed
transmissions in Germany. Friction
technologies for both transmissions are now also produced at
BorgWarner's plant in Bellwood,
Illinois, locally supporting ZF's manufacturing facilities
in South Carolina and Mexico.
"With 60 years of experience in wet friction technology,
BorgWarner continues to lead the market in creating sophisticated
designs and leading-edge friction materials," said Robin Kendrick, President and General Manager,
BorgWarner Transmission Systems. "Our advanced processing
capabilities allow unmatched design flexibility for outstanding
performance while optimizing material utilization for lower cost.
We are pleased to expand our long relationship with ZF with
localized production in North
America."
For ZF's 8-speed transmission, BorgWarner's multi-segment wet
friction plate technology features full-depth grooves between
segments of friction material to increase oil flow, improve cooling
and prolong clutch life. Using advanced production techniques,
grooves can be molded and/or cut into the friction material to
disperse heat during engagement, reduce drag and improve shift
feel. Fuel economy is also improved by reductions in spin loss.
Unlike traditional manufacturing techniques that cut a full ring of
friction material, BorgWarner's multi-segment process uses smaller
sections to significantly reduce material waste.
For the torque converter with ZF's 9-speed transmission,
BorgWarner's industry leading friction material delivers increased
power density and thermal capacity for superior launch control. The
proprietary materials reduce drag and resist extreme heat to
enhance shift feel with significantly less noise, vibration and
harshness (NVH).
For a complete list of specifications, visit borgwarner.com.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 58 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
BorgWarner's multi-segment wet friction plate technology for
ZF's 8-speed transmission features full-depth grooves between
segments of friction material to increase oil flow, improve cooling
and prolong clutch life.
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