Trump Orders Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
President Donald Trump said he plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum in a session with steel and aluminum industry executives.
Aluminum Suspensions: Knowing is Half the Battle
From 2012 to 2015, aluminum consumption for new vehicles increased by 28% in North America. While a lot of the aluminum has gone into the body recently, the use of aluminum in the suspension is also increasing.
Brembo Unveils Aluminum Brake Caliper
During the Geneva Autoshow, Brembo showcased a brand new ECS brake caliper made entirely of aluminum that will equip the new Alpine A110.
One-Piece Aluminum Wheel
Forgeline Motorsports has added the CV1 to its line-up of one-piece forged aluminum wheels.
Accuride Launches New Aluminum Wheels
Accuride Corp. introduced its new Accu-Flange aluminum wheels to reduce rim flange wear, the company said. Accu-Flange aluminum wheels feature a specially-treated rim designed that reduces the rim flange wear seen in heavy-haul, shifting-load and frequent stop-start applications, said the company. The treatment bonds to the aluminum substrate forming a barrier that reduces abrasion between
Accuride Introduces Accu-Lite Duplex Aluminum Wheels
Accuride Corp. presented two new 22.5×14 Accu-Lite Duplex aluminum wheels at the recent Technology and Maintenance Council 2014 annual meeting and exposition. The wheels, which are up to four pounds lighter than the earlier models they replace, means Accuride offers the lightest-weight range of standard aluminum wheels, the company said. “When it comes to giving
Aluminum ATV Wheels
Vision Wheel has introduced the 550 ATV/UTV wheels for 2014. The one-piece aluminum wheels feature 4-110 and 4-156 fitments, covered lug cap and are corrosion resistant, according to Vision Wheel. Front wheel sizes are 12×7 and 14×7 with 4-inch backspacing and load rated at 900 pounds each. Rear wheel sizes are 12×8 and 14×8 with
Accuride Offers New Accu-Armor Sealed Aluminum Wheel
According to the company, Accu-Armor aluminum wheels go through a multi-step, post-production treatment process that texturizes, anodizes and seals the surface of the wheel.
Alcoa Adds Lightweight Aluminum Wheel Series
At 58 pounds, the new wide-base wheels are the lightest 14-inch aluminum wheels on the market, which helps with vehicle weight and fuel economy. They are available in 0-, 1- and 2-inch offsets to fit all axle types.
Accuride Adds Aluminum Wheel Capacity in Mexico
Accuride Corp. completed its initial expansion of aluminum wheel production capacity at its Accuride de Mexico facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The expansion was first announced in November 2010, and involved the transfer of an existing machining line from Accuride’s plant in Erie, Pa., to its Mexico facility. The new line is now operating at full