Development of Lightweight Composite Suspension Components

Completed

Energy Efficiency(Transport)
Not Energy Related

Applied Research and Development

PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Metallurgy and Materials)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)

Not Cross-cutting

Project Contact
Tinsley Bridge Limited

Collaborative Research & Development

Innovate UK

01 July 2015

31 December 2016

18 months

£199,231

Yorkshire & Humberside

Competition Call: 1409_CRD_LCV_IDP11 - Adapting cutting-edge technologies - IDP11. Activity Adapting cutting-edge technologies -IDP11

Project Contact, Tinsley Bridge Limited

Project Contact, Performance Engineering Solutions
Project Contact, University of Sheffield ( AMRC)

The objective is to design and manufacture a range of high performance lightweight suspension components for heavy commercial vehicles. Use of composite materials unlocks the potential for significant weight reduction compared to existing steel designs. This project aims to deliver strong technical and environmental benefits such as components with increased strength and durability in addition to significant weight reductions which lead to improved vehicle performance, fuel efficiency and a reduction in carbon emissions. Low weight, high performance products are becoming increasingly essential for commercial vehicles, as the drive for increased payloads and greater fuel economy continues. The project aims to demonstrate innovative designs of lightweight suspension components as a commercial alternative to steel parts.The objective is to design and manufacture a range of high performance lightweight suspension components for heavy commercial vehicles. Use of composite materials unlocks the potential for significant weight reduction compared to existing steel designs. This project aims to deliver strong technical and environmental benefits such as components with increased strength and durability in addition to significant weight reductions which lead to improved vehicle performance, fuel efficiency and a reduction in carbon emissions. Low weight, high performance products are becoming increasingly essential for commercial vehicles, as the drive for increased payloads and greater fuel economy continues. The project aims to demonstrate innovative designs of lightweight suspension components as a commercial alternative to steel parts.The objective is to design and manufacture a range of high performance lightweight suspension components for heavy commercial vehicles. Use of composite materials unlocks the potential for significant weight reduction compared to existing steel designs. This project aims to deliver strong technical and environmental benefits such as components with increased strength and durability in addition to significant weight reductions which lead to improved vehicle performance, fuel efficiency and a reduction in carbon emissions. Low weight, high performance products are becoming increasingly essential for commercial vehicles, as the drive for increased payloads and greater fuel economy continues. The project aims to demonstrate innovative designs of lightweight suspension components as a commercial alternative to steel parts.

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