AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The
51st annual Louis
Schwitzer Award has been presented to engineers Don Burgoon, James
Borner, Darin Cate,
Paul Rankin and Mark Wagner from PFC Brakes for the PFC carbon
disc brake system. Featuring a patented mounting mechanism, the
carbon disc and pad assembly provide a uniform matrix which reduces
vibration and tire wear. Considered the founder and visionary for
PFC brakes, Don Burgoon (1955 –
2015) received the award posthumously along with the rest of the
team during a ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
"The spirit of innovation drives progress. If you glance in the
rearview mirror, you'll see that past award winners have improved
performance, efficiency and safety for generations of racecar
drivers. The engineers we acknowledge today will take their place
in history, inspiring new innovations in the future," said
James R. Verrier, President and
Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner. "We are proud to sponsor the
Louis Schwitzer Award and
congratulate the engineers who worked tirelessly to bring this
technology to the racetrack."
The PFC carbon disc brake system consists of a carbon disc and
pad assembly made from single continuously wound strands along with
a patented mounting mechanism. The material and manufacturing
process of the disc and pads provide a uniform matrix which reduces
unwanted vibration and tire wear by improving the overall balance
of the assembly. The disc is mounted to the hat with a novel, yet
simple, retaining mechanism consisting of a double rolled ring and
locating bobbins. The patented hat assembly greatly reduces stress,
bending moments and distortion while the friction behavior exhibits
excellent modulation, cold bite and uniform heat distribution.
Presented by engineers to engineers, the Louis Schwitzer Award recognizes individuals for
innovation and engineering excellence in racing technology
associated with the annual Indianapolis 500. The award memorializes
Louis Schwitzer, who won the first
auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in 1909 and
designed the "Marmon Yellow Jacket" engine that powered the Marmon
Wasp to victory at the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. After working in the
automotive industry for many years, Louis founded Schwitzer
Corporation, which produced innovative cooling fans, water pumps
and turbochargers. Schwitzer Corporation joined BorgWarner in 1999.
Throughout his career, Louis achieved numerous technological
accomplishments, supported higher education, led the IMS technical
committee and maintained a strong association with SAE.
BorgWarner continues Louis
Schwitzer's legacy of technology leadership as the official
turbocharger supplier of the Verizon IndyCar Series. The engine of
every car in the Indianapolis 500
will be boosted by BorgWarner's line of EFR™ (Engineered For
Racing) turbochargers. Built for reliable and powerful performance,
EFR turbochargers feature Gamma-Ti (titanium aluminide) turbine
wheels, ceramic ball bearings and stainless steel turbine
housings.
A $10,000 award is sponsored by
BorgWarner and presented to the winning engineers by the Indiana
Section of SAE International.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 62 locations in 17 countries, the
company employs approximately 27,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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