The construction of modern chassis in automobiles is becoming increasingly complex. At the same time, owners of newer vehicle models also expect the best possible driving comfort, even on uneven roads. Thus, rubber to metal parts are becoming more and more important. They are especially used with multi-link axle constructions as elastic joints between chassis and body.
The suspension Strut Top Mounting is a bonded rubber bush, which is mounted to the top of the damper and fixed to the vehicles chassis. This is an integral part of the suspension strut assembly. Strut Mountings can also incorporate a bearing or a bearing plate which allows the strut to turn with the steered wheels.
Engine Mounts can adapt their characteristics depending on the induced load. The Engine Mount acts as a damper to ensure optimum insulation.
The Transmission Mount controls the lateral movement of the drivetrain during acceleration and deceleration of the engine and transmission. The precise and controlled movement is critical, because if a Transmission Mounting is failing to control this movement, the selection of gears will feel imprecise. The use of quality materials of the exact construction is therefore vital for a Transmission Mountings correct operation.
Vehicle design always evolves. The desire for non-intrusive suspension systems that do not impact on the vehicles interior require the use of a suspension subframe. These subframes are formed from tubular steel or aluminium and are mounted to the vehicles body using rubber-metal bushes.
The power impulses of the engine result in torsional vibration in the crankshaft, which as a result starts twisting back and forth at a high frequency, especially at low engine speed. Without a damping effect, the vibration would be transmitted through the accessory belt drive system and could lead to premature component failure.
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