EANS-News: IAA 2009: ElringKlinger focuses on engine downsizing and CO2 reduction

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Dettingen/Erms (euro adhoc) - Germany, September 14, 2009 +++ Under
the heading "Going for Green", ElringKlinger's activities at the IAA
2009 motor show will be centered around new technical solutions aimed
at significantly reducing CO2 emissions. The focus at Stand B 07
(Hall4.0) will be on the three central issues facing today's
automobile industry - lower fuel consumption, reduced emission levels
and new drive technologies. With newly developed products such as an
SCR injection module for automobiles and a diesel particulate filter
coating aimed at soot reduction, the company will be showcasing among
other products its latest range of solutions for exhaust
after-treatment, presented in a specially designed glass exhaust
tract.

Downsizing: small is the new big
With a view to scaling back fuel consumption and meeting future
carbon dioxide targets, the majority of vehicle manufactures have
been turning their attention to charged engines with lower
displacement. This so-called "downsizing", in combination with the
use of more lightweight materials, increased injection and
combustion pressures as well as higher temperatures, is seen as a
promising way of cutting CO2 emissions. Armed with a portfolio of
state-of-the-art products in the area of sealing and shielding
technology, ElringKlinger is providing manufacturers with valuable
support when it comes to meeting the above-mentioned goals.

Elrotherm® shielding systems for engine, transmission and exhaust
tract
Modern temperature management is becoming increasingly complex. As a
result of the higher packing density of automotive components,
together with the trend towards engine encapsulation, the reduced
flow of cooling air as well as the deployment of catalytic converter
technology and turbochargers, the engine compartment, vehicle
underbody and exhaust system are being exposed to ever increasing
temperatures. At the same time, vehicles are being fitted with a
growing number of highly temperature-sensitive components that have
to be protected against heat. Deploying a range of technologies,
ElringKlinger is tackling this "hot topic" with the help of tailor-
made shielding systems that are designed to protect against both
heat and noise. As one of the few manufacturers worldwide,
ElringKlinger offers all-embracing shielding solutions for the
engine compartment, underbody and exhaust tract. In parallel,
various acoustic shielding systems reduce noise levels and thus help
to create an improved driving experience.

Emission reduction: stricter emission standards place higher demands
on sealing technology
Modern vehicle exhaust systems comprise a growing number of
components aimed at scaling back emission levels. Oxidation
catalytic converters, NOx adsorbers, particulate filters and AdBlue®
injection systems all have to be incorporated and sealed under
challenging temperature conditions. ElringKlinger has defined this
area as a focal point of its R&D activities. Committed to emission
reduction, the company will be presenting a range of specialty
gasket solutions at this year's IAA motor show.

New generation of metal-layer cylinder-head gaskets with stopper
technologies for elevated injection pressures The latest generation
of ElringKlinger-produced cylinder-head gaskets is designed to
deliver optimized sealing of engine components even at very high
injection pressures and under extreme thermal conditions. The use of
specially designed meander, honeycomb and segment stoppers has led to
more even pressure distribution, as well as reducing the level of
stress exerted on individual engine components. The company will be
presenting its technology of partial elastomer coating, which offers
optimized stability and is thus capable of meeting the advanced
performance specifications of high-tech internal combustion engines.
In parallel, sealing technology is having to address the specific
challenges associated with synthetically and biologically produced
fuels such as bio-ethanol. In response to the introduction of these
alternative fuels, which are becoming increasingly important in the
North and South American markets, ElringKlinger has launched a range
of specifically modified gasket products.

Weight reduction: lower CO2 levels with lightweight plastic housing
modules Vehicle weight reduction plays an integral part in scaling
back carbon dioxide emissions. Lower weight translates directly into
lower fuel consumption. Developed for use in passenger and commercial
vehicles, the lightweight plastic modules produced by ElringKlinger
incorporate a number of add-on functions and are designed to replace
heavy metal components. Among the solutions presented at this year's
IAA are new cam cover modules with an integrated oil trap system,
multifunctional oil pan concepts as well as gearbox covers with
integral gasket technology and decoupling system.

ElringKlinger presents nano coating development project for diesel
particulate filters Under the Euro 5 statutory emission standards
that came into force in September 2009, diesel-powered automobiles
will have to meet even stricter requirements when it comes to
reducing the emission of soot particulates. In the vast majority of
cases, the more than seven million diesel vehicles newly registered
in Europe each year are equipped with particulate filter technology.
A large proportion of the costs associated with such technology is
currently attributable to the catalytic precious-metal coating of the
filter body, which plays an important part in filter regeneration.

At this year's IAA motor show, ElringKlinger will be presenting a
newly developed coating material for ceramic diesel particulate
filters. The new coating is designed to significantly improve the
process of soot burn-off in the filter body. The coating material
delivered good results during laboratory testing, and the company has
now commenced endurance testing and the phase of system trials. The
coating material is applied during production using a special coating
process. The reactive layer is produced on the basis of
environmentally friendly silicate technology, without the use of
heavy or precious metals, and is suitable for ceramic substrates such
as silicon carbide, aluminum titanate and cordierite. Modified
specifically for automotive applications, the coating material, for
which ElringKlinger holds an exclusive license, is to be marketed as
a cost-effective, alternative to conventional precious-metal filter
coatings.

Interesting growth prospects for technology-driven suppliers in Asia
Dr. Stefan Wolf, CEO of Elringklinger AG, sees interesting growth
opportunities in the coming years for automotive suppliers who have
positioned themselves strongly within the areas of exhaust
technology, engine downsizing and alternative drive systems and are
capable of supporting manufacturers by contributing innovations that
embrace fuel efficiency and are environmentally friendly.
Furthermore, Dr. Wolf believes that automotive suppliers are likely
to make an ever growing contribution to technological development and
the entire value creation process. "In future, the bar will be set
considerably higher when it comes to the reduction of emissions and
lower fuel consumption, and this applies in particular to growth
markets such as China, India and the ASEAN member states. Benefiting
from its significant investments in Asia during the last two years
and a new- generation product range centered on CO2 reduction,
ElringKlinger has what it takes to expand its market position
substantially in the Asian region," says Dr. Wolf.

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ElringKlinger AG Corporate Communications

Max-Eyth-Straße 2, 72581 Dettingen / Erms

Phone: +49 (0)7123-724-640 / 137

Fax: +49 (0)7123-724-641

E-mail: stephan.haas@elringklinger.de

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Branche: Automotive Equipment
ISIN: DE0007856023
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