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  • One out of four tires around the world is reinforced with Bekaert tire cord
  • Thanks to the technology of coated high carbon flat spring wire a next generation window wiper was developed based on 6 parts instead of 23 parts with 50% weight reduction and better aerodynamic behavior.

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Heating Cord

Situation

Cut emissions of Nox Nitrogen oxides in diesel engines, which involves injecting a urea-based liquid into the exhaust.

Solution

Bekaert heating cord is a special plastic-coated stainless-steel cable with a specific electrical resistance, reinforcing the injection hose.

Result

Today, Bekaert heating cord is fitted as standard to about a quarter of all the trucks in Europe.

Business news

Joint development for injection molded plastic parts with steel cord reinforcement

21-Mar-2012
Summary
Joint press release from BASF, voestalpine Plastics Solutions and Bekaert