2014 Automechanika Frankfurt
Federal-Mogul Makes Some Big Announcements
The planned separation will be implemented
through a tax-free distribution of FederalMogul’s Motorparts division to shareholders
of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (see
related article in aBr September 2014 issue,
page 72).
Another big announcement was that
Federal-Mogul Motorparts is supplying
the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class with
ecological low-copper Eco-Friction® brake
pads.
➲ Rainer Zeitlow on the road in his world record attempt
This is the first vehicle equipped with the company’s
innovative brake pads before the new low-copper
legislation, which takes effect in 2025.
As part of its continued commitment to the environment,
Federal-Mogul developed the lead-free bearings nine years
ahead of legislative requirements.
Ferodo’s dedication to keep customers in control of their
range and coverage means that the aftermarket product
will be launched simultaneously with the OE product.
In addition, the new Nüral Elastothermic® piston was
launched. Nüral’s latest generation of Elastothermic pistons
for petrol engines have been developed specifically to
withstand high temperatures and the harsh thermal cycles
of today’s downsized turbocharged engines.
The launch of low-copper pads on the new MercedesBenz C-Class is also the first time that a technology has
been made available simultaneously to the OE market and
the aftermarket.
These pistons have an oval-shaped skirt, which features
a reduced boss gap and a smaller distance between the
inclined side panels.
Of interest to South Africans was the announcement that
Federal-Mogul Motorparts was supporting Challenge4,
a specialist in worldwide automotive projects with
Volkswagen vehicles, in its world record attempt to drive
from Nordkapp, Norway (the northernmost point in Europe)
to Cape Agulhas, South Africa (the southernmost point in
Africa) in less than 28 days.
➲ Ferodo Eco-Friction
Brake Pads
Another environmentally friendly move was the launch
of the range of Glyco® lead-free engine bearings for the
aftermarket, which makes Federal-Mogul the first company
to offer a comprehensive portfolio of lead-free bearing
products to the aftermarket.
| words in action
➲ Nüral’s Elastothermic piston
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november 2014
2014 Automechanika Frankfurt
At the Automechanika, Federal-Mogul
confirmed its plans to separate its
Powertrain and Motorparts divisions
into two independent, publicly-traded
companies serving the global original
equipment and aftermarket industries.