Engine materials

New gasoline engine family

The new Hyundai gasoline engines generation

Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged petrol direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. Both engines – 1.0-liter and 1.4-liter units which are part of a new generation of engines from the Kappa family – meet growing demand for small capacity, turbocharged engines to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emission without […]

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Opel 2.0l CDTI engine

The new Opel 2.0l CDTI diesel engine

Making its debut in the Insignia and Zafira Tourer at “Mondial de l’Automobile 2014” in Paris (October 4 – 19), the Opel’s new-generation, 2.0l CDTI turbo diesel engine is a major step in the roll-out of Opel’s new powertrain portfolio. Packing 125 kW/170 hp and torque of 400 Nm, it will replace the current 120 kW/ 163 hp

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Federal-Mogul’s advanced casting techniques and local reinforcement significantly improve the structural stability of aluminum pistons

New developments in heavy-duty diesel pistons

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has developed a range of piston technologies designed to support heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers in reducing fuel consumption and meeting the emission requirements of Euro-6 and beyond. Advanced piston architectures, manufacturing processes, materials, and treatments that increase durability and reduce friction have been applied to both steel and aluminum pistons. Federal-Mogul will present

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Centrifugal pump with different rolling bearings

The rolling bearing misalignment explained

Rolling bearing misalignment is a frequent cause of failure. It can cause cage fracture, which will result in seizure of the bearing, centrifugal pump failure and costly downtime. It can also cause edge loading, which will result in early bearing failure. Typical bearing-life calculation tools assume that the bearing’s inner and outer rings are well

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2015 Chrysler 200 2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4 engine

Engine Stop-Start and MultiAir technologies for the Chrysler 200 and Jeep Cherokee

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. Chrysler 200 customers who opt for the 2.4-liter Tigershark I-4, and Jeep Cherokee customers who choose the available 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6, will experience estimated fuel-economy improvements

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