AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After
leading the automotive industry in designing and producing wet
friction materials for more than 50 years, BorgWarner's advanced
technologies are gaining customers in the agricultural and
construction market. Building on its European market presence,
BorgWarner entered the North American market a few years ago. Since
then, BorgWarner has launched a variety of new friction plates for
John Deere and CNH America LLC with total volumes of nearly two
million parts a year. BorgWarner's friction plates are used in
transmissions, differentials, power take-off units and wet brakes
for drive axles on vehicles such as tractors, combines and
front-end loaders.
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"Driven by demand for BorgWarner's advanced technologies, we
anticipate more than 50% growth in BorgWarner's friction products
for the agricultural and construction market during the next five
years," said John Sanderson,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems. "With
our design, development and testing capabilities, BorgWarner
delivers custom engineering support for almost any application. Our
innovative materials, groove patterns and finishing techniques are
once again setting new standards in performance and
durability."
To address the specific performance requirements of the
agricultural and construction market, BorgWarner developed new
high-static coefficient friction materials. These new materials
boost break-away characteristics, allowing the friction plate to
hold higher torque without slipping. In addition to improving
torque capacity for better performance, higher static materials
reduce weight, which helps increase fuel economy.
In another innovation, BorgWarner combined molded and full-depth
groove patterns to disperse heat during engagement and help reduce
drag. Multi-segmented designs optimize material utilization and
lower costs, an important feature for friction plates that reach
outside diameters of up to 20 inches and inside diameters of 12
inches.
About BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems
BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems produces highly engineered
drivetrain technologies for the global vehicle industry. Key
product segments include: dual clutch modules; wet friction clutch
components and systems; mechatronic transmission control modules;
electro-hydraulic solenoid valves; mechanical clutch assemblies;
all-wheel drive couplings, transfer cases and software/controls;
and electric vehicle transmissions. These systems improve fuel
economy and performance while enhancing vehicle stability.
BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems is a trusted supplier to virtually
every major light vehicle and automatic transmission producer in
the world today.
About BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly
engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain
applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and
technical facilities in 60 locations in 18
countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota,
Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler,
Fiat, BMW, Honda, Deere and Company, PSA, and MAN. The Internet
address for BorgWarner is:
http://www.borgwarner.com.
The friction technology leader in the automotive industry,
BorgWarner has expanded its advanced expertise into the
agricultural and construction market, producing a variety of new
friction plates used in transmissions, differentials, power
take-off units and wet brakes for drive axles on tractors, combines
and front-end loaders made by John Deere and CNH America LLC.
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SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.