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- bis zu 40 % Gewichtsreduktion - Lebensdauerverlängerung bis zu 30 %
Fabricated manifold in stainless steel K44X
One way to respect the Euro Depollution Norms is the downsizing of the engine, which leads to more severe in-use operating conditions especially an increase of the exhaust gas temperature. Consequently, the hot part of the exhaust system, i.e from manifold to the catalytic converter, could be submitted to maximal temperature up to 1000-1050°C. Moreover, an improved durability and longer life guaranties are required for such part.
In this context, ArcelorMittal Stainless Europe has developed a new ferritic Stainless steel grade, the K44X (AISI 444, EN 1.4521), which fulfills these new specifications and that could be applied for both fabricated manifold and turbocharger shells. The K44X, with chromium content of 19% (in weight), an addition of 2% molybdenum and 0,6% of niobium, offers excellent high temperature properties like cyclic oxidation, creep and thermal fatigue resistance, a low thermal expansion coefficient and keeps a very good weldability and formability at the same level as ferritic grades.
Moreover, the molybdenum content warranties also a high corrosion resistance that makes this grade an optimized solution for turbocharger application.
One more advantage, the K44X, with its high mechanical properties, could bring lightweight solution by substituting casted manifold traditionally used for the manifolds.
Deep drawn shell from a manifold produced by Benteler Automotive and composed with K44X, thickness
2mm (Ford engine 2.0L GTDI, 4 cylinders currently produced)
- Lightweight: up to 40 %.
- Durability gain up to 30 % offered by the K44X
Antoine Acher Support - Exhaust Market | Technical Customer ArcelorMittal Isbergues Stainless Europe | BP 15 62330 Isbergues - France T +33 3 21 63 20 54 | M +33 6 22 45 75 86 | F +33 3 21 63 21 45 antoine.acher@arcelormittal.com www.arcelormittal.com
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