AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- As the automotive industry evolves to hybrid and electric
propulsion, chain drive technology is a strategic
enabler. With more than a half-century's worth of experience
and success in developing and manufacturing HY-VO® (High
Velocity Chain on Involute Profile Sprockets) chain drive systems,
BorgWarner is leading the way in hybrid drive system solutions.
Commonly applied in transfer cases and transmissions, the
BorgWarner HY-VO chain – a patented, inverted-tooth, silent chain
technology that utilizes a high-efficiency rocker joint – is
being applied to P2 off-axis (the electric motor is located between
the engine and transmission), P3 (the electric motor is located
after the transmission output) and P4 (the electric motor is
located at the rear axle) hybrid
systems.
"BorgWarner invented the patented HY-VO chain drive technology
that has revolutionized chain drives, delivering millions of HY-VO
chain drives to the automotive market each year," said Joel Wiegert, President and General Manager
Morse Systems and Vice President, BorgWarner Inc. "We are excited
that our HY-VO chains can be a key enabler for hybrid and electric
vehicles. We look at it as a great example of how our long-standing
expertise can be a vital part of where the future of the auto
industry is going."
Generally chain drives are easily integrated into transmission
designs in P2 off-axis, P3 and P4 hybrid applications and offer
greater layout flexibility. Beyond easy packaging and reduced
mechanical complexity, chain drive systems are able to achieve a
large range of drive ratios and provide opportunities for reduced
manufacturing and assembly costs.
Through BorgWarner's random pattern technology, the HY-VO chains
also have the ability to minimize noise, vibration and harshness
levels, resulting in a better driving experience for the
customer.
Chain drives are already common in many systems in today's
vehicles including:
- Overhead cam and cam-in-block timing systems
- Engine and transmission oil pump drive systems
- Drivetrain Chains
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- Transfer Case Drives
- Transmission Final Drive
As original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) strive to increase
efficiency, reduce weight and create more compact systems,
BorgWarner continues to deliver the benefits of using chain
technology to meet these needs. The company's patented HY-VO chain
offers the benefits of the silent chain design and technology, and
improves the capability of the chain by adding a rocker joint
instead of the traditional round pin. The rocker joint, by design,
delivers improved efficiency, reduces noise, vibration and
harshness, generates less heat and delivers improved wear
performance compared with round pin joints, while enabling the
chain to perform at high linear speeds. In addition, HY-VO chains
in transmissions and transfer cases have proven to be more
efficient than two-mesh gear systems.
BorgWarner has extensive experience in providing durable,
high-quality HY-VO chains in the chain drive market. Beyond HY-VO
chains, BorgWarner also manufactures bush chains and roller chains
to meet a range of customer needs.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 68 locations in 19 countries, the
company employs approximately 30,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
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