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Bonded Pistons

Aftermarket

  • Reciprocating Seals

Bonded Pistons

Aftermarket

Pistons are essential components of complex systems such as automatic transmission or switchable water pump, converting hydraulic pressure into linear motion. Thanks to Hutchinson extensive know-how on material and adhesion systems, overmolded pistons offer optimum performance and reliability while maintaining a compact design.

Main Benefits
  • Compact solution to save space and weight

  • Easy assembly

  • Long service life

Key features

Applications

  • Thermal Management
  • Transmission: AT / DCT / CVT

Characteristics

  • Lip design optimized to reduce friction
  • No "stick-slip" effect
  • Low hysteresis
  • Low impact of temperature changes
  • Very good tolerance for dimensions, surface roughness
  • Oil compatibility of the rubber

Strengths

  • Finite elements simulations and validations through functional tests
  • Fully integrated in-house design, production, and validation process
  • Full customization
  • Expertise in fatigue of metal inserts
  • High bonding performance

Benefits

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Compactness

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Lightweight

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Low friction

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Durability

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Easy installation & assembly

Industries

Automotive

Trucks & Buses