EuroWire September 2022

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Customised spring cotter pins for electric snowmobile

Urgently needing spring cotter pins for the vehicle, a representative from MoonBikes contacted the Dutch Lesjöfors company Alcomex. The standard spring range did not cover the requirements, so a customised solution was requested. The spring experts at Alcomex’s factory in Brno in the Czech Republic were able to meet Moonbikes’ needs. Alcomex is now assisting in the manufacture of MoonBikes’main suspension springs. Marco Dekker, director technology at Alcomex, commented on the project, “It was a real challenge to overcome the technical demands and a real team effort. The super interaction between the MoonBikes team, the production in Brno and our engineers made it possible to design a functional solution.” Lesjöfors AB www.lesjoforsab.com Alcomex Springs www.alcomexsprings.com MoonBikes https://moonbikes.com

mobility in snow-covered environments is much more limited, expensive and polluting. The solution was an innovative and powerful snowmobile with an electric propulsion system.

MoonBikes is a manufacturer, located in the French Alps, that claims to be the first to develop 100 per cent electric snowmobiles. The idea for these snowmobiles came from a simple observation: in summer, the means of transportation are endless, while in winter,

Snow traversal without pollution

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In construction applications, from metal structures and frameworks through to building internals and woodwork, PPG’s durable coating systems are built to withstand heavy-duty impact and loads. In the extreme conditions in which they operate, industries such as oil and gas, renewable energy and power generation can benefit from the corrosion resistance and low-friction qualities that PPG’s fastener coating systems provide. PPG’s Xylan® 1000 is a solvent-borne, resin bonded high-temperature-resistant dry film, formulated to deliver a wide range of

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September 2022