SinterCast: Ford Launches New F-Series Super Duty® Trucks With
Compacted Graphite Iron Cylinder Bloc
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - * New 6.7 litre V8 diesel engine based on SinterCast-CGI cylinder block * Cylinder block production already underway at the Tupy foundry in Brazil * Increased power; reduced weight and noise; US 2010 emissions compliant[Dallas, Texas, 24 September 2009] - Following the unveiling ofFord's all-new 6.7 litre V8 diesel engine on 31 August, Ford MotorCompany has today launched its 2011 F-Series Super Duty® trucks atthe Texas State Fair. Available from early next year, the newvehicles represent the first use of a Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI)engine in the high volume North American Super Duty® pick-upsector. The state-of-the-art 6.7 litre V8 diesel engine is based ona SinterCast-CGI cylinder block produced at the Tupy foundry inBrazil. Production of the cylinder block has already begun. Theengine will be available in Ford's F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550Super Duty® trucks, North America's best selling trucks for more than30 years.The use of a Compacted Graphite Iron cylinder block provides thebasis for significant improvements in power and torque relative tothe 6.4 litre F-Series diesel predecessor, establishing the newF-Series trucks as the class leader for payload and towing. Mostsignificantly, the use of a SinterCast-CGI cylinder block, based onnovel design concepts developed by Ford and Tupy engineers, enabled a70 kg (160 pounds) reduction in the total engine weight, despite thedisplacement increase from 6.4 to 6.7 litres. The strength andstiffness of the cylinder block also allowed Ford to mount theturbocharger directly in the V-valley of the block, providing furtherimprovements in engine packaging and NVH (Noise, Vibration andHarshness). The robustness of the engine design provides 250,000mile (400,000 km) durability, while satisfying 2010 US federalemissions regulations - the most stringent NOx emissions requirementsin the world. "We are pleased that Ford's positive production experience with the2.7, 3.0 and 3.6 litre CGI cylinder blocks at Tupy has secured ourrole as the engineering development partner and production source forthe new 6.7 litre V8" said Mr Luiz Tarquínio, President and C.E.O.of Tupy. "We look forward to expanding our collaboration with Fordand SinterCast as we continue to support the development, launch andseries production of environmentally friendly CGI diesel engines.""Ford Motor Company was the first OEM in the world to introduce ahigh volume CGI engine, with the launch of the 2.7 litre turbodieselin Europe in 2002. Ford is currently the CGI industry leader withsix CGI engines - all based on SinterCast-CGI cylinder blocks" saidDr. Steve Dawson, President & CEO of SinterCast. "As a replacementprogramme for an existing engine, we look forward to supportingFord's transition to the new 6.7 Litre V8, providing the potentialfor more than 400,000 Engine Equivalents per year at full volume,effectively doubling our current series production volume."Mr. Luiz Tarquínio S. Ferro Dr. Steve DawsonPresident and C.E.O. President & CEOTupy S.A. SinterCast AB (publ), CI No: 556233-6494Tel: +55 47 4009 8231 Tel: +46 8 660 7750e-mail: tarquinio(at)tupy.com.br e-mail: steve.dawson(at)sintercast.comLocated in Joinville in southern Brazil, Tupy has more than 7,500employees and a production capacity of 500,000 tonnes per year ofcast iron components in its two manufacturing facilities located inJoinville, State of Santa Catarina and Mauá, State of São Paulo.With sales and engineering offices located in Brazil, United States,Germany, Mexico and Japan, Tupy's main customers include Chrysler,Cummins, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, Audi,Perkins, MWM, International Truck and Engine, Mack Trucks, MAN, WuxiDiesel, DAF Iveco, Komatsu, Kubota, John Deere, Bosch, Akebono,Renault, Peugeot and many other premier automotive and diesel enginemanufacturers. Tupy is listed in the São Paulo, Brazil stockexchange (Bovespa).SinterCast is the world's leading supplier of process controltechnology for the reliable high volume production of CompactedGraphite Iron (CGI). With at least 75% higher tensile strength, 45%higher stiffness and approximately double the fatigue strength ofconventional grey cast iron and aluminium, CGI allows enginedesigners to improve performance, fuel economy and durability whilereducing engine weight, noise and emissions. SinterCast produces avariety of CGI components ranging from 2 kg to 17 tonnes, all usingthe same proven process control technology. The end-users ofSinterCast-CGI components include Aston Martin, Audi, Caterpillar,Chrysler, DAF Trucks, Ford, Ford-Otosan, General ElectricTransportation Systems, General Motors, Hyundai, Navistar, Jaguar,Kia, Land Rover, MAN, MAN Diesel, Porsche, PSA Peugeot-Citroën,Renault, Rolls-Royce Power Engineering, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo andWaukesha Engine. The SinterCast share is quoted on the Small Capsegment of the Nordic Exchange, Stockholm (Stockholmsbörsen: SINT). ENDThe press release (including pictures) can be downloaded from thefollowing link.http://hugin.info/1205/R/1343493/321842.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 24.09.2009 - 17:19 Uhr
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