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enhancing the driving experience through innovative vibration control technologies when you work with clevite elastomers not only do you get the industry s most advanced technology portfolio but also the strength of our experience clevite elastomer s products are proven over billions of road miles in thousands of applications tenneco world headquarters 500 north field drive lake forest illinois 60045 usa phone 1 847-482-5000 www.tenneco.com i.z.a schurhovenveld 1420 3800 sint-truiden belgium phone +32 0 11 703 474 fax +32 0 11 703 646

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custom solutions driving product innovations and premier technologies controlled torquetm bushings hydro ela challenge ings l-elastomeric bush do not work well w ith very short cont rol links used in today s high-perfo rmance suspension s traditional bushings limit susp ension travel whe n designed to provide precise control the design trade-o ffs of traditional al stry al indu vention oor they did of con p d rmance isolators was acity an e perfo th aust ing cap e complex ge d exh d carry challen standar e enough loa e today s mor lat vid not pro dequately iso to a travel s sion t system ter emis exhaus h its sis ative ly wit innov d close f e worke to develop an the loading o clevit ion ized red n divis ptim inee solutio control e that o he highly eng by not er shap s .t ctation elastom mer elements er expe ulating under o t m the elas ceeded custo ates ile artic or ex ility wh ter on-center r urab isolat d proving o created sof only im t als ds bu tion high loa ed noise isola v ro for imp u shear h b la aust iso exh tor the cu st dampe omer exper ienced d shoc s k additi onal d tuning in p haking with ampin ickup very h ride co tru gw ig nditio n know as needed ck applicat hly soluti ion to on n as c aliforn offset extre clevite m ia free worke way h e fluid h d op ydraul to develop ics in c a body the re on su -to-fra me mo able to lt was our h junction wi un th y c throug ontrol the t droelastictm elastomeric t utilizing ruck fr hout m deflec body m am ti reverb u eratio ltiple ride c e s first-ord ount which on ns from onditi er reso califo was ons n rn b custom ia freeway umps and m minimize ant mode h i i proble zable with t op hydroe nimize effec he abi m freq lastictm ts of th lit uencie e s and y to be tune mounts are to fit i d to da highly nto lim ited sp mpen speci fic ace pa ckage s challe nge stictm b ody m ount solution clevite has develo ped a line of controlled torque tm bushings that combine the best features of an idea l pivot point with th e isolation of an elastomeric bush ing the designs decouple the tors ional and radial performance of th e bushing and allo w the engineer to tu ne each aspect separately gripper tm ste r bar sy e stabiliz m slip w for a tors allo een the bar isola izer bar lip betw ic stabil the bar any s and results in omer st cy nd most ela efficien olator a llenge between the is creases system ering events cha e rn lators d nse during co ar and iso po bilizer b res ertm sta ing response nlinear a no gripp onse ith our d steer d slip w lude improve r steering resp inate inc elim nte clevite dded benefits hanced on-ce e-changing n a n ion e solut system roll stiffness r high-speed la te ed increas iness and bet o als tead xity is and s comple d as the e ability st ly reduc sa nificant stem arrives a sig sy tm bly gripper olt-on assem lar b tes the mina modu ertm eli e gripp ise caused by th l no abilizer potentia etween the st eb slippag olators is bar and

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your global partner located around the globe to support your local needs decades of experience clevite elastomers continues to build on our extensive history to ensure our customers receive the best quality products and customer service around for over 60 years the clevite elastomers group has been a leading industry resource for automotive commercial vehicle and specialty vehicle vibration control design engineering and manufacturing original equipment manufacturers oems such as ford general motors chrysler fiat nissan peugeot renault volkswagen toyota scania navistar john deere oshkosh paccar volvo daf vanhool and others have all selected clevite elastomer products for their outstanding quality durability and reliability our worldwide network of engineering manufacturing and distribution facilities coupled with our commitment to maintaining strict international standards allows us to support your efforts toward the development of global or localized automotive platforms advanced efficient flexible and environmentally safe manufacturing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and advanced optimization tools guarantee consistent levels of quality and improved efficiency lean manufacturing and six sigma have been adopted at each of our facilities to eliminate process variability product defects and waste all facilities are qs9000 iso14001 and ts 16949 certified a culture of continuous improvement is employed at every level with progress and success tracked utilizing a comprehensive business operating system bos a manufacturing cell approach enables us to be a price conscious supplier while maintaining high quality standards the elastomer manufacturing facilities are well-equipped to handle many standard and specialized processes to meet customers needs · · · · · · rubber mixing compound formulation injection and transfer molding chemical treatment adhesive application autophoretic paint automated assembly · · · · · · drilling milling stamping welding heat treat deep draw inspired engineering superior analytical capabilities result in superior products the clevite elastomer engineering group is a true partner delivering real value and unmatched customer service the collaboration between our customers and engineering staff reduces time-to-market and streamlines production implementation our noise vibration harshness nvh development experts work directly with the chassis and powertrain designers to provide elastomer products that are customized for the systems they must function within by tuning the characteristics in tandem with system requirements a distinct advantage in performance and packaging is obtained product assembly debugging review of product functionality and manufacturability are all part of the highly integrated review that takes place during new product development one of our keys to success has been the ability to respond quickly to the customers needs for prototype products clevite s engineering prototype laboratories are outfitted with the latest in modeling materials and assembly equipment the state-of-the-art tools and advanced cae/cam coupled with unparalleled experience in the area of vibration control enable us to provide the highest design confidence and the shortest development cycle the scope of our testing capabilities encompasses early experimental tests through final design validation at the component system and vehicle level our laboratories are fully equipped to perform validation tests for critical characteristics such as nvh attenuation static and dynamic spring rates fatigue and corrosion we are capable of designing and performing custom tests tailored to any unconventional requirements.

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engineered at all levels for exceptional performance and durability more to it than meets the eye optimized for mass stiffness and nvh isolation in order to exceed customer requirements and deliver the most durable product available the clevite elastomer engineering group meticulously controls the many chemical and physical variables for every component in the entire module full in-house assembly capabilities testing allow us to minimize our development time and respond more quickly to our customers requests our grippertm stabilizer bar system offers the most precise roll control and ride handling improvements of any stabilizer bar available the mechanically bonded design is reliable and does not allow any slip of the bushing to occur providing the driver with an enhanced on-center feel and a much improved high speed lane change stability due to the mounting efficiency a smaller diameter stabilizer bar can be used resulting in sufficient weight savings the grippertm is assembled in a fashion that makes the installation to the vehicle more efficient than traditional stabilizer bars suspension bushings a core competency for more than 60 years whether it s a bushing that becomes part of an arm bar link or shock absorber clevite elastomers offers the broadest range available from simple to complex bushings all are designed with the highest attention to detail achieving the required vibration control essential to your specific application these products are produced utilizing advanced materials forms construction and fastening methods and can incorporate multiple bushing technologies and end configurations silent bloc · multiple component mechanically bonded · excellent durability no chemical bonding · radial and conical tunability elastomeric ball joints self-sealed with nvh isolation capability no lubrication required multiple design options cleveballtm ball and socket rubberized ball stud cross-axis single bonded rp · mold bonded to one component inner or outer · assembles directly into control arms or links · spool design eliminates axial walk-out · simplifies multi-component assembly coulomb damping · attenuates noise and vibration through energy-absorbing impact media · attenuation over a range of frequencies · package size and shape can be customized for space and effectiveness · may be incorporated into other structures adjustable · turnbuckle or cam adjustment with locking feature · allows fine toe or camber adjustment · improves serviceability of suspension · overall length and degree of adjustment engineered for application mass damping · tuned for attenuation of a specific problem frequency · applicable for exhaust system frame or body issues · mass construction and shape options · mounting customized for attenuation effectiveness double bonded · exceptional multi-axis tuning ability voids/rate plates · rubber transferred with both inner and outer metals in the mold · improved dimensional control one feature that many of clevite bushings include are wrap-up inner sleeves wrap-ups incorporate inherent process work-hardening which enables stronger material properties than base steel a wrapup design also allows serrated or contoured end configurations that are difficult to attain using any other forming method duplex · mechanical or mold bonded assembly · high load carrying capability · increased torsional articulation for a given radial stiffness lightweight options by replacing heavy conventional metal outer inner and link components with plastic aluminum and high strength steel a significant component weight reduction of up to 60 can be achieved lightweight materials are corrosion resistant have lower unsprung mass and can be combined with hydroelastictm and/or controlled torquetm technologies controlled torque a premiere collection of advanced technology offering the broadest range of control possible · self-lubricating elastomer sletm advanced polymer formula providing a slippery surface enhanced performance compared to teflon lined bushings · ptfe minimal breakaway or parasitic running torque great durability with low-torque performance high degree of rate tunability · clevebloc® rubber and silicone grease interfaced with steel or plastic in a self-sealed package resistant to conical movement can include thrust axial load capability · cleveballtm self-sealed ball joint with nvh capability combines multi-axis freedom with vibration isolation bar pin ferrule · ferrules increase joint surface area and may be hardened and/or include ridges for improved lockup · ferrules can be used to tailor axial spring rates · bar pin designs improve assembly decking for space-limited joints and distributes load more evenly than tubular inner sleeves · bar pin designs may include contours for spring rate tuning hydroelastictm technology · combines both fluid hydraulics and elastomeric deflection technologies · tunable for broad range or focused damping · up to 10x damping ability compared to conventional products · smoother more quiet ride · can be combined with controlled torquetm and/or lightweight options

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true power of collaboration universal benefits working closely with tenneco s ride control and emission control divisions clevite elastomers is one of the few vibration control experts with the ability to optimize all components and produce the best possible elastomer isolation solution around by controlling and leveraging the isolator as a fully engineered part our innovative design proves its superiority in every aspect from engineering to assembly our exhaust isolators join the best-in-class technology of clevite elastomer vibration control products with the industry-renowned tuning expertise of walker emission control customer noise vibration and harshness engineers experience reduced program complexity because clevite has efficiently harmonized the nvh characteristics in advance using the cae expertise of our elastomer engineers we are able to locate and move critical stress peaks to non-critical zones non-linear static and dynamic analysis allows us to reduce stress concentrations generated by loads and thermal growth accomplished before prototype builds our virtual development tools and ability to predict and adjust isolator spring stiffness drives overall process efficiency and system optimization free rubber · simple flexible design · mounted using frame and system-side rods · available in different polymers to suite the temperature environment · used singly or in groups for desired mass and motion control perfectly synchronized tuned individually and as a system to provide an optimum level of performance clevite elastomer designed mounts help to reduce warranty issues by isolating sensitive systems and modules from damaging vibrations engineered to balance travel restriction load and nvh isolation the mounts work together as a system to provide the best protection and most comfortable ride body and subframe engine and transmission shock and strut shear hub · highly evolved patented elastomer shape · maximizes durability for high-articulation applications · includes a metal framework for load handling and failsafe · can be adapted to traditional rod-style hangers or custom mounting strategies multi-directional · the highest design capability of any isolator · articulation and spring rates tunable in multiple directions · mounting optimized for space and assembly decking · often can replace several simpler isolators all-elastomeric or hydroelastictm designs · response curves tuned over range of displacements · independently tunable in x y and z axes · shear compression and hybrid designs all-elastomeric or hydroelastictm designs · mounting strategies to fit difficult applications · tuned for best focused or broad-band attenuation upper and lower mounts pivots and bushings · steel or aluminum housings with custom mounting strategies · single and multiple load-path designs · jounce rebound and cornering independently tunable transmissibility comparison advance technology options hydroelastictm mounts are new-to-industry devices utilizing both fluid hydraulics and elastomeric deflection properties to minimize transmission of frame-to-body power trainto-body and suspension-to-body oscillations they feature 10x damping of a conventional mount and are tuned to focus peak damping characteristics on the problem frequencies hydroelastic technology is adaptable to any type of mount design clevite elastomer has patent-pending designs in this area and a dedicated advanced engineering team to furtherdevelop hydroelastic technology tr baseline epom tr baseline silicone tr tenneco p221 silicone tr tenneco p221 epom tr tenneco p221 hrnr supporting increased fuel efficiency through lightweight materials lightweight materials such as plastics composites aluminum and highstrength steel can be incorporated into any isolator or mount design to achieve the desired weight reduction without sacrificing durability clevite elastomers is dedicated to providing lightweight solutions and supporting our customers fuel economy initiates our exhaust isolators offer enhanced tunability including the option for lower transmissibility peaks when compared to existing exhaust isolators

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isolation for the entire vehicle custom vibration control products clevite elastomers is ready to work with you no matter what your vibration control need requires if we haven t already designed a product for your specific application our advanced engineering team can create a customized product to precisely solve even your most challenging issues custom products range from the elegantly simple to the technically complex · spare tire insulators · parking brake bump stops · dust boots · flexible heat shield covers · compression clamp mounts · bicycle seat isolators · exhaust stack standoffs superior isolation · seat isolators with occupant sensor · instrument torque couplers · equipment carriage isolators clevite s collection of premium vibration control products combine the best choice of elastomer materials with engineered shapes to isolate vehicle occupants from unwanted noise and vibrations springs · shape and polymer engineered for desired force control · customized for space load and travel desired · durable corrosion-free · mounting options for assembly convenience · increases load carrying capacity · provides roll control for front and rear suspension diversity generates ingenuity clevite elastomer produces many types of vibration control products for many different applications our decades of experience span many markets and applications from light passenger cars and trucks to rail heavy truck off-road agricultural construction and specialty vehicles regular collaboration among our engineers ensures that the experience gained from each application whether it be a small isolator for a subcompact car or a giant torque arm for off-road construction equipment can be applied to solve your new challenge bumpers · tunable to precisely control stop travel · profile engineered for specific force and energy control · bolt or bracket mounting with offset for assembly convenience · sizes range from very small to large depending on need spring seats · isolates spring from bracket for nvh attenuation and corrosion control · can use sletm material for additional noise attenuation · shaped for captivation · may include protective boot

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