Novelis disclosed the development of Novelis Advanz™ 7000 series of high-strength alloys designed for safety critical components of vehicle structures.
Two to three times stronger than any automotive aluminum used in high volumes today, Advanz 7000 series products can be used to manufacture components such as bumper systems, crash ring components and door intrusion beams. The new alloy series will offer a significant weight reduction when compared to current high strength steels in the marketplace, enabling automakers to further reduce the weight of vehicles while ensuring high levels of passenger safety.
“As more automakers look to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel economy, high-strength aluminum alloys are playing an increasingly critical role in vehicle design,” said Jack Clark, senior vice president and chief technical officer for Novelis.
Published in the September 2015 Edition of American Recycler News