The synchronizer system will still be an important part of the gearbox. The technical expertise of the Schaeffler Group and Diehl Group is being closely integrated-the economical and compact system product portfolios offered by the two companies now include both standardized and proven components with optimized design space A brand new solution without sacrificing performance.
Synchronizer ring and synchronizer assembly are key components in automobile gearboxes, which determine the comfort of manual gearboxes, automatic gearboxes and dual-clutch gearboxes. The synchronizer assembly will still play a role in future hybrid transmissions, and some have added new functions.
The Schaeffler Group and Diehl Group are cooperating in the field of synchronizers. The production and R&D facilities of the two companies are closely adjacent in many countries and regions. Now, the two parties can manufacture synchronizer assembly products in Germany, Brazil, China, India and Thailand, while providing customers with localized services.
Jürgen Geise, CEO of Diehl Group, explained: “The Schaeffler Group has extensive expertise in automotive systems and transmissions and is the ideal partner for Diehl Group in the field of synchronizer assemblies. The cooperation between the two parties can meet the increasing demand of customers for synchronizer assembly products." Schaeffler Group Product Line Manager Gunter Hirt added: "This cooperation with Diehl Group is a natural fit. Not only because the two companies have similar layouts around the world, but also because our products can form complementary advantages, of course, it is also due to our professional development and manufacturing technology. By combining the technical expertise of the two companies, we can provide current and Technical solutions for future gearboxes."
Complementary product advantages
The Schaeffler Group and Diehl Group provide two customized solutions, an economic system and a compact system. Economical systems provide the best efficiency and system performance through standardized and tailor-made designs.
The compact system gives full play to the maximum potential of parts and technology optimization, saving assembly space without affecting performance. The Schaeffler Compact Synchronizer System (STSS) can save up to 25% of the axial assembly space by taking full advantage of the molding technology. The smaller spline module and innovative solutions in detail can maintain performance The width of the friction cone, the load-carrying capacity of the meshing spline and the gap important for low drag torque remain unchanged! If the axial length is reduced in the gearbox design, up to 3.5kg of weight can be saved. According to different applications, the obtained assembly space has many uses, such as improving the meshing torque to improve performance, and the increased length of a few millimeters can be used for functional expansion, and even provide the possibility of realizing hybrid power.
Technology alliance from Germany
The Schaeffler Group is a leading technological innovation leader. The Schaeffler Automotive Division develops and produces forward-looking products, covering three major areas: engines, transmissions and chassis systems. As the world's leading supplier of auto parts, Schaeffler Group provides comprehensive expertise for the entire transmission system. Its products and system solutions are used to optimize internal combustion engine powertrain, hybrid power and electrification.
As a successful development partner in the global automotive industry, Diehl Group is the global market leader in manual transmission synchronizer systems, with technical solutions covering the entire performance range, laying the foundation for the customized concept of advanced engine and powertrain technology solid foundation.
On April 20-21, 2017, Schaeffler Group and Diehl Group will present innovative products and technologies at the "Ninth International Automotive Transmission and Drive Technology Seminar (TMC)" in Shanghai. TMC is China's largest international transmission technology conference, which mainly discusses technologies in the fields of automotive drive systems, internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and electric vehicles.