BorgWarner supplies its latest wet friction technology for ZF’s new 8- and 9-speed automatic transmissions. The 8-speed transmission features BorgWarner’s multi-segment friction plates with intricate groove designs, and the torque converter for the 9-speed transmission utilizes a piston plate with BorgWarner proprietary friction material. For ZF’s 8-speed transmission, BorgWarner’s multi-segment wet friction plate technology features full-depth grooves between segments of friction material to increase oil flow. Using advanced production techniques, grooves can be molded and/or cut into the friction material to disperse heat during engagement, reduce drag and improve shift feel. Fuel economy is also improved by reductions in spin loss. BorgWarner’s multi-segment process uses smaller sections to significantly reduce material waste.
BorgWarner supplies its latest wet friction technology for ZF’s new 8- and 9-speed automatic transmissions. The 8-speed transmission features BorgWarner’s multi-segment friction plates with intricate groove designs, and the torque converter for the 9-speed transmission utilizes a piston plate with BorgWarner proprietary friction material. For ZF’s 8-speed transmission, BorgWarner’s multi-segment wet friction plate technology features full-depth grooves between segments of friction material to increase oil flow. Using advanced production techniques, grooves can be molded and/or cut into the friction material to disperse heat during engagement, reduce drag and improve shift feel. Fuel economy is also improved by reductions in spin loss. BorgWarner’s multi-segment process uses smaller sections to significantly reduce material waste.
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