New high-strength aluminium alloy
Hydro has developed a high-strength aluminium alloy that meets requirements for the application. We also designed a process layout that satisfies the demands from the brake system market.
Protection with Hycot® coating
To ensure protection against corrosion and stone impact, the aluminium brake lines are coated with HYCOT® PA12, which is a recognized coating in the automotive industry.
Connection design
We have also developed end forms and screws to obtain a durable connection between brake line and fittings.
Meet OEM specifications:
- Vibration
- Burst
- Torque
- Leak
- Coating adhesion
- Corrosion
Excellent energy absorption is one of the properties that carmakers, and insurance companies, value in Hydro’s range of aluminium specifically designed for cars and the automotive industry. Aluminium from Hydro can make your vehicles safer.
Using aluminium for a car’s structure can lessen weight by as much as 30% compared to steel. As aluminium is fully recyclable, a large percentage of the car of the future could be made from 100% recycled aluminium, a truly sustainable vehicle.
Hydro designs and manufactures aluminium components for all passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Components and systems include:
