Nye Automotive News - April 2017
Case Study: Automotive Seat Manufacturer
An automotive tier supplier that manufactures seating support systems approached Nye about their new lumbar assembly. The company needed a grease to lubricate the internal gear components of the small actuator motor that adjusts the lumbar and bolster supports on the front driver and passenger seats. The company was successfully using a Rheolube® product on similar applications, but wanted to reduce interior noise from the actuators at ambient and elevated temperatures. They also required a lubricant that satisfied their low temperature dynamic performance requirements and standard automotive interior operating ranges of -40°C to 85°C.
Improving Suspension with the Right Lubricant
A strut is an integral part of a vehicle’s suspension, supporting the vehicle while also absorbing impacts from bumps, potholes, and other road disturbances. Lubricating the upper isolator, jounce bumper and utilizing the correct internal strut/shock oil will help reduce friction, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) in the suspension. Nye has proven success lubricating all three of these strut components, and can suggest the ideal grease or oil for your design requirements.
