The steering & suspension sector is a rapidly growing and busy marketplace, so how is AISIN aiming to stand out?
Technical checks on vehicles are becoming increasingly rigorous in terms of limits and tolerances, resulting in faster replacements in order to ensure vehicle safety on the road. Add ageing vehicles and deteriorating road surfaces into the mix, steering & suspension issues together cause a significant amount of vehicle breakdowns, according to AISIN.
The need for steering & suspension components is just as much of an issue for hybrid and fully electric vehicles. AISIN said there is currently a trend towards switching to aluminium in order to reduce vehicle weight, thereby reducing CO2 emissions.
Air suspension is becoming “more popular for expensive vehicles”, but it only replaces the springs and shock absorbers.
Why AISIN?
Replacing worn or damaged steering & suspension parts with AISIN components gives motorists the reliability of an original equipment design that can be incorporated into a growing number of popular European passenger cars.
AISIN steering & suspension parts are built to last and have been tested to withstand corrosion for up to 10 years. Its parts are scrutinised for reliability and endurance, including 900 hours of salt spray testing to ensure that the parts work in even the most challenging weather and road conditions.
The company said it only uses the highest-quality raw materials for its parts, notably magnesium, resistant plastic moulded parts, forged aluminium and, when required, steel parts.
Offering a favourable durability/weight ratio, aluminium is a highly versatile and rust-resistant material and is used in most of its products. Light yet durable and robust, AISIN’s aluminium parts contribute to overall fuel savings by reducing vehicle weight.
AISIN concluded that with its steering & suspension parts, drivers benefit from shorter stopping distances, improved fuel economy and the confidence brought by active safety, allowing easier handling and more comfortable driving.
