ADVANCED COPPER-BRASS RADIATORS FOR THE CARS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OF TOMORROW

Objective

The main objective of the project is to adapt the results of recent research on the laser welding of thin-wall brass tubes, the development of a lead-free brazing alloy, and new structural alloys, to produce car and commercial vehicle radiators made of copper and brass. The technologies to be utilized offer both lower manufacturing costs and better in-service performance coupled with environmental benefits through improved recyclability. At least 50 new radiator assemblies will be constructed.

Programme(s)

• FP4-INNOVATION - Specific programme for the dissemination and exploitation of the results of activities in the field of research, technological development and demonstration, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 1 - Technology Transfer and Technology Validation project funding (TTP+TVP)

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

EUROPEAN COPPER INSTITUTE

Address

Lexham House, Hill Avenue
HP6 5BW Amersham (Buckinghamshire)
United Kingdom

Participants (7)

CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT S.C.P.A.

Italy

Address

Strada Torino 50
10043 Orbassano

DEGUSSA AB

Germany

MORGAN MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

United Kingdom

OUTOKUMPU COPPER RADIATOR STRIP AB

Sweden

RADIADORES ORDONEZ SA

Spain

SCHÖLER SPEZIALMASCHINENBAU GMBH

Germany

VALEO ENGINE COOLING AB

Sweden