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(USGovernment-News.Com, February 26, 2019 ) Developed road infrastructures enable for smoother rides however, a rocky road causes numerous movements between the metal components. A need for smoother rides on the roads thus creates demands for products that help in isolation of the noises and vibrations caused by the metal components. Automotive bushings drastically reduce the transfer of vibration and noise to the passengers of the car as they dampen and absorb this energy. Bushing manufacturers are presented with certain Noise Vibration Harshness standards to meet and thus enable a pleasant and smoother ride for the car occupants.
The bushings are used for every application where two components are mounted against each other and vibration arises. Some of the bushings used in the passenger cars include alternator bushings, control arm bushings, shock absorber bushings, sway bar link bushings, transmission bushings, motor mounts and sub frame mounts. Typically, rubber bushings are being widely used by automakers across the globe for damping the nose and vibrations however, the discovery of polyurethane bushings and its effectiveness in cars where cost and installations are a concern have helped in the rapid proliferation of these types of bushings. Furthermore, the bushings are also classified on the basis of design and material. Depending upon the requirement of smoothness of ride, cost effectiveness, ease of installation different types of bushings are being used.
Even when the suspension systems form one of the most crucial components inside a vehicle for a smoother and enjoyable ride in a car, they haven’t been too popular and publicized components since earlier times. Automakers have been putting in continuous efforts and capitals in refining the designs of suspension systems. Automakers today are looking for a perfect tradeoff for the vehicle suspension system that offers a smooth an enjoyable ride as well as a race-worthy handling to the driver of the car. Some of the recent innovations such as magnetic dampers, active curve tilting and hydraulic roll control in the field of suspension systems would influence the bushing market over the next few years.
Magnetic dampers operate by varying electric current through a ferrous fluid that enable adjustments of their stiffness in response to driving conditions. General Motors has been at the forefront in bringing up this technology into market. The third-generation magnetic ride control by GM has witnessed improvements in the prior designs by integration of a second wire by which the fluid can be actively switched from form to compliant. This technology helps in overcoming a flaw where there was a lag as particles returned to their relaxed states naturally. With magnetic dampers integrations, cars can adjust for each inch of the road even at high speeds.
Some of the global key players operating in the Automotive Bushing Technologies Market are Continental AG, Vibracoustic GmBH, Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., Federal Mogul LLC and Tenneco Inc. Also, BOGE Rubber & Plastics, Hyundai Polytech India, Nolathane, Paulstra SNC and Sumiriko AVS Germany GmBH are other key companies in the Automotive Bushing Technologies market.
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