Recently, the composite thrust rod developed by TMT performed well in the real vehicle road test of customers and successfully passed the test. This product is the first time in the industry to introduce composite material as the main material of thrust rod, replacing the traditional metal thrust rod, and it is a new generation in material, process and structure system.
For the first time, composite materials are used as the main material, and the overall weight reduction is over 30%.
The composite thrust rod developed by TMT is deeply modified from the traditional metal thrust rod, with composite material as the main production material, circumventing the poor lightweight effect, low dimensional stability, corrosion resistance and other characteristics inherent in the metal main material. The thrust rod assembly has a very high cost performance in the industry, in the same cost, compared with the traditional metal thrust rod, weight reduction of more than 30%; in the lightweight effect is comparable, compared with the popular forged aluminium lightweight thrust rod, the cost is reduced by more than 30%.
Mimics the structure of human arm joints to improve strength and durability.
Compared to traditional thrusters, composite thrusters have an innovative bionic design with a structure inspired by the human arm structure. The overall structure is a hybrid steel-plastic design, where the steel skeleton is similar to the humerus in the arm structure and the composite material is similar to the muscles in the arm structure. TMT’s R&D team has made the two work together to replace the original metal structure through the ingenious composite design, which has greatly improved the strength and durability of the product.
Introducing a number of manufacturing processes for the first time to enhance vehicle safety.
In addition, the R&D team has introduced for the first time in the field of composite thrust bar the hybrid structure design technology of steel-plastic interface, rubber ball hinge and bar body integrative moulding and pressure-free mounting technology, composite hollow topology optimization design technology, rubber ball hinge integrative downsizing moulding technology and steel-plastic hybrid analysis and simulation technology. With the support of multiple technologies and techniques, the composite thrust bar has excellent energy absorption capability, which can absorb energy more effectively in the event of a collision or extreme driving conditions, thus improving the overall safety of the vehicle. Its optimised suspension response provides more precise control and improves vehicle handling and ride comfort.
In addition, thrust rods made of composite materials have enhanced corrosion resistance to maintain stable performance and extend service life, even under harsh environmental conditions. The new generation of lightweight design and enhanced durability means lower maintenance costs and less frequent replacements, resulting in greater savings for vehicle manufacturers and owners.
