Components and Systems for Cars - Chassis Technology
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ZF Friedrichshafen AG Car Chassis Technology 49447 Lemförde Germany Phone +49 5474 60-0 Fax +49 5474 60-902000 www.zf.com COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS FOR CARS

Contents Car Chassis Technology from a Single Supplier Lightweight Construction, Ideal Form More Driving Dynamics and Comfort Safety even in Extreme Situations Fields of Expertise in Car Chassis Technology Research and Development to Secure Mobility The demands placed on suppliers in the automotive sector are changing dramatically. Increasingly, suppliers are being called upon to integrate components into complex systems – a development task that can only succeed on the basis of close partnerships with vehicle manufacturers. The future will bring continued demands for reduced fuel...

Car Chassis Technology from a Single Supplier ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. The Car Chassis Technology division pools the group’s expertise in chassis technology for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. This is necessary, not least because the complete axles for automobile manufacturers produced by ZF, are delivered to the manufacturers’ assembly lines just-in-sequence. Close cooperation also brings the best results when it comes to developing chassis. Around the world, ZF enjoys excellent reputation as outstanding development partner. To ensure that...

Lightweight Construction, Ideal Form A lightweight suspension strut wheel carrier module (Sheet Metal integrated Control Arm). The control only weighs half as much as a conventional steel- With each new model generation, cars become safer, more comfortable, and more dynamic – but they also tend to get heavier. The goal in the future will be to reverse this spiraling weight. Working with new materials and innovative designs, ZF makes car chassis lighter. arm requires no rivets or screw connections. This aluminum module. It is made of a mix of GRP, high- makes it lighter than conventional...

More Driving Dynamics and Comfort Driving a car is supposed to be fun, but few things are as subjective as the enjoyment of driving. Depending on the type of person the driver is, and the mood he or she is in, either high speed or gentle cruising may be fun. Driving dynamics and driving comfort are two sides of the same coin. ZF products in the chassis release a vehicle’s potential. safety considerably. This effect is enhanced further for prototype construction, first tests, coordination when it works together with ARS® roll stabilization and the active kinematic adjustment system AKC®. the...

Safety even in Extreme Situations Cars are becoming safer all the time. And that is good. With slippery roads, bumps, and obstacles challenging drivers daily. With its wide product range, ZF makes an important contribution to ensure safe driving everyday. A common problem with a fully loaded trunk is Nowadays, airbags are an integral part of the passive a “sensitive” rear-end due to the one-sided weight safety systems in modern vehicles. The focus at ZF is on contributing to these safety requirements by developing airbag housings made of plastic which Components without electronics are...

Fields of Expertise in Car Chassis Technology Chassis Components ■■ Suspension ball joints ■■ Cross-axis joints ■■ Tie rods ■■ Stabilizer links ■■ Control arms ■■ Knuckles and Hubs Suspension Technology ■■ Monotube damper ■■ Twin-tube damper ■■ Suspension struts ■■ Suspension strut modules ■■ Pre-loaded valve technology ■■ Vario – Stroke-dependent damping ■■ Sensitive Damping Control ■■ Nivomat® – leveling system ■■ CDC® – Continuous Damping Control ■■ ARS® roll stabilization Chassis Systems ■■ Front axles ■■ Rear axles ■■ Corner modules ■■ Active Kinematics Control (AKC®) Rubber & Plastics...

Research and Development to Secure Mobility Innovations are not a purpose in themselves for ZF; they must pay off, for manufacturers, fleet owners, and drivers, but also for the environment and society. Each new development must prove itself among the conflicting priorities of these criteria. Customer focus as the key to our success In the end, everyone from the manufacturer to the The development work of ZF’s Car Chassis Technol- end customer benefits from this approach. ogy division consistently follows customer demand. The most modern development tools guarantee an Whether it’s a...

Shaping the future responsibly Our enthusiasm for innovative products and processes and our uncompromising pursuit of quality have made us a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. We are contrib- uting towards a sustainable future by producing advanced technology solutions with the goal of improving mobility increasing the efficiency of our products and systems, and conserving resources. Our customers in the automotive and industrial sectors welcome our determined focus on products and services, which provide great customer value. Improvements in energy efficiency,...