Micro expanded metals are widely used in Automotive manufacturing and aftermarket. The micro expanded metal has versatile choice and configuration variability to be used as supporting material, protective material and lubricating material and filter screens to enhance automotive performance and extend spare part service life.
Brake Pad Mesh:Micro expanded metal is spot welded or full welded to the backing plate of brake pad. This type of brake mesh is called steel mesh back plates or weld mesh steel plates. They are widely used as backing plate for medium, heavy duty brake pads of commercial vehicles. It can help provide mechanical retention for friction material. And the unique opening pattern can increase shear strength and pad life.
Air Inlet Screen :Micro expanded metal is an important protective material in automotive inlet system on commercial automobiles and high performance race cars. Precious openings can filter out debris, small particles and guarantee the normal airflow. Micro expanded metal is widely used in radiator, brake cooling inlets, engine air intakes. Besides, it can be used in the bumper, body kit, fender hood vent, vehicle openings as the protective material.
Cab & Truck Dividers: These dividers, made from carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum expanded metal, separate the cab, rear seat, and compartments in cars and trucks, providing safety and durability.
Airbag Filter Screen: Micro expanded metal is used as a support and filter material in airbag systems to ensure operational reliability under fluctuating conditions. It compensates for thermal expansion, dissipates heat, filters debris, and distributes airflow.
Bushing: Phosphor bronze micro expanded metal is used as a support structure for PTFE bushings, which are low friction, oil-less, and can withstand extreme loads. These bushings are used in trunk, hood hinges, seat backs, door hinges, and light suspension components.
Compare to the typical extruded metal mesh, sintered metal mesh or woven wire mesh, the expanded metal adopts unique slit and stretch technology, which is no waste material and will not unravel during processing to make it be economical and cost-effective alternative choice. Additional, wide ranges of opening, structures, thickness, open areas configurations make it possible to be used more applications.
Post time: Dec-23-2024