AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, July 31, 2017 (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) -- Constellium N.V. (NYSE:CSTM) and (Euronext Paris:CSTM)
has introduced a new generation of high-strength 6000-series
alloys, Constellium HSA6TM, to help automakers meet growing demand
for lighter weight vehicles. Constellium HSA6TM is in
production for several 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles, including
the MINI Countryman.
Ideal for extrusion-based Crash Management
Systems, Body-in-White structural components and battery
enclosures, Constellium HSA6TM allows designers to optimize
extrusion shapes and reduce wall thickness to achieve weight
savings of 15-30% compared to conventional aluminium alloys. With
ultimate tensile strength (UTS) higher than 400MPa, Constellium
HSA6TM also provides enhanced recyclability, machinability and
corrosion resistance.
Alternately, Constellium HSA6TM can provide
15-30% additional strength to reduce intrusion in the event of a
crash, thereby enhancing protection of batteries, cooling systems
and other critical vehicle systems. Aluminium is the ideal material
for absorbing energy in a collision to protect occupants,
pedestrians and vehicle integrity.
"With Constellium HSA6TM, we are able to offer
automakers a family of the highest strength
6000-series aluminium alloys available on the
market for extruded automotive components," said Martin Jarrett,
Operational Excellence and Technology Director for Constellium's
Automotive Structures and Industry business unit.
According to a new study by Ducker Worldwide,
aluminium extrusions are expected to increase 65% for Crash
Management Systems and 100% for Body-in-White components between
2015 and 2020, with continued growth through 2028.
Earlier today, Constellium HSA6TM was
recognized by the Altair Enlighten Awards for innovation in vehicle
lightweighting, receiving the award for Runner Up in the Enabling
Technology category.
"It is an honor for Constellium to be celebrated
as a leader in technology that helps reduce vehicle weight," said
Paul Warton, President of Constellium's Automotive Structures and
Industry business unit. "As automakers continue to make vehicles
lighter and electric vehicles become more prevalent, Constellium is
uniquely positioned to offer superior materials, as well as the
design, simulation, testing, prototyping and production expertise
to bring advanced solutions to market."
In addition to its existing extrusion plants in
Europe, Constellium created a new joint venture, Astrex, in
Ontario, Canada, to produce its proprietary alloy for components
supplied from Constellium's Automotive Structures plants in North
America.
About Constellium
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) and (Euronext Paris:CSTM)
is a global sector leader that develops innovative, value added
aluminium products for a broad scope of markets and applications,
including aerospace, automotive and packaging. Constellium
generated €4.7 billion of revenue in 2016.
www.constellium.com
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