TPi September 2019

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Major order to equip 1.8mn vehicles with cooling water tube systems

field of electromobility,” said Bernd Kleinhens, CEO of Norma Group. “Winning this major order underscores the confidence that renowned automobile manufacturers place in our expertise and innovative strength.” Norma Group is working closely with the client to develop the tube systems, which will be tailored to the customer’s specific requirements. The cooling water tube systems

Engineered joining technology firm Norma Group has received an order from a British car manufacturer for the development of cooling water and ther- mal management tube systems. The cooling water tube systems will be used in cars with conventional combustion engines, while the tube systems for thermal management will be used in cars with electric drives. Production will commence in 2020 and a total of around 1.8mn vehicles will be equipped with systems from Norma Group. “I am delighted that our customer is relying on the products and expertise of Norma Group, both in the area of conventional combustion technology and in the innovative

A cooling water tube system consisting of multilayer thermoplastic tubes and PS3 quick connectors

electric motor, the electronic control unit (ECU) and the driver’s cabin, saving energy, reducing the load on the battery and increasing the range of the electric vehicles. The tubes have high chemical resistance and are securely connected by connectors, ensuring the reliability and longevity of the entire systems. The cooling water and thermal management tube systems will be manufactured at the Norma Group plant in Pilica, Poland. An in-house test laboratory at the site allows for specific quality and stress tests, and supports the rapid product development process. Norma Group SE – Germany www.normagroup.com

designed for vehicles with conventional drive systems include weight-reducing thermoplastics and plastic connectors for quick and reliable assembly.

Multilayer thermoplastic tubes and plastic connectors are also used in the thermal management tube systems for electric vehicles. The flow- optimised line systems ensure optimal flow conditions for the coolant; sensors monitor the uniform temperature distribution. The thermal management tube systems ensure the ideal operating temperature of the

Production workplace in the Norma Group plant in Pilica, Poland

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