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PRODUCTS

Integral joints save weight

HQM SCHERDEL GmbH boosts the Group’s skills

C the production of coupling rods. A par-
apturing the benefit of synergies
Contact and innovation potential for all ticular advantage is that the integral
customers through strategic partner- joints can be installed directly in func-
ships has long been an integral part of tional parts, such as transverse control
HQM SCHERDEL GmbH
– NEWS AND INFORMATION Germany cooperation with a technology partner reduce production time and cut weight.
the corporate policy at SCHERDEL. If it
arms, without the need for additional
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makes good business sense, intensive
components. This obviously helps to
08058 Zwickau
can even lead to the formation of a
In addition to the said areas of applica-
new company. The latest example of
tion, the integral joints are also used to
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this is the establishment of a joint ven-
produce radial joints for steering links,
info@hqm-scherdel.de
ture firm called HQM SCHERDEL
for supporting links as well as for front
axle sliding joints. In contrast to tradi-
GmbH in Zwickau, Germany. Coopera-
Contact person
tion saw specialised knowledge of
Tube Technology Systems GmbH – a
press-fitted ball sockets are employed
Jürgen Strauch
subsidiary of HQM GmbH – in the field
in the housing – the integral joints from
Assistant to Plant Manager
HQM SCHERDEL GmbH use injected
of chassis components being integrat- tionally installed ball joints – where
MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES – LOCATIONS – TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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ed into the global activities of the plastic to encase and interlock the ball
SCHERDELGroup to enhance its capa- socket at or in the housing. The entire
Tel.: +49 375 5096-313
bilities and expertise for the develop- surface of the ball is utilised for power
Fax: +49 375 5096-199
ment and production of chassis compo- transmission which helps to guarantee
Email:
juergen.strauch@
hqm-scherdel.de

The patented integral ball joints are
used, for example, for the produc-
tion of coupling rods.

nents. The new company currently em- the aforesaid long service life of the
ploys 52 people and mobilises its inno- joint. The plastic injection method
vative strength for the further develop- varies depending on the load situation.
ment and manufacture of integral joints. The application of plastic components
leads, among other things, to tolerance
The patented integral ball joints of compensation for other components of
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ITG had already made a name for the joint. This also helps to save costs,
themselves among carmakers. The as there are less demanding precision
components are characterised by their requirements made on the housing.
outstanding durability, are effectively
maintenance free and satisfy all the de- The new company HQM SCHERDEL
mands made upon them by the com- GmbH ensures SCHERDEL is well pre-
plexity of today’s technical require- pared for the generational change fac-
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ments. They are used, for example, for ing the product design of integral joint,