- Pulley
Thermoset Pulley
- Pulley
Thermoset Pulley
HUTCHINSON® Thermosets molded pulleys in phenolic thermoset resins are the lightest and strongest solution for automotive applications.
Main Benefits
Heat resistance
Mechanical strength
Cost & Weight reduction
Characteristics
Pulley Structure
Material
The specific thermoset phenolic resin offers equivalent mechanical strength and heat resistance to steel. Its low density allows a product up to three times lighter.
Tailor-made design
Hutchinson development team performs dedicated and optimized design through Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Definition of optimal thickness and rib reinforcement
- Integration of specific functions such as steel inserts or stretchy belt fitting
Performances
Mechanical resistance
- Heavy loads up to 4000 N
- Guaranteed screwed assembly over time
- Temperature environment -40 to +140° C
Weight reduction
- 4 times lighter in density (2 g/cm³ vs steel at 8 g/cm³) and around 3 times lighter after design
- Fuel consumption & CO2 emission reduction
- Optimized NVH behavior of the belt drive (inertia reduction)
Environment friendly
- No treatment required against corrosion
- Resistant to liquids: oil, coolant, chemicals, water, moisture, etc.
- Contains neither Lead (Pb) nor Chrome (Cr6)
High precision
- ISO 9981 compliance
Services
Automotive