SSAB Partners with Trelleborg to Supply Fossil-Free Steel for Noise-Reducing Brake Pads in Electric Vehicles

SSAB Partners with Trelleborg to Supply Fossil-Free Steel for Noise-Reducing Brake Pads in Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has entered into an agreement with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to supply fossil-free steel for the production of brake pad shims, crucial in reducing noise, especially in electric vehicles. This partnership responds to the increasing demand for sustainable components in the automotive industry, where electric vehicles contribute to lowering carbon emissions. SSAB’s fossil-free steel offerings, such as SSAB Zero™ and SSAB Fossil-free™, significantly reduce CO2 emissions. Trelleborg’s use of this steel in its noise-dampening products will further enhance their market-leading position in noise and vibration reduction technologies.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 19-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — SSAB has partnered with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to supply fossil-free steel for use in brake pad shims, also known as anti-squeal plates, which are crucial for reducing brake noise, particularly in electric vehicles. The growing demand for sustainable automotive components, especially in the electric vehicle market, has driven Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to seek materials with a lower carbon footprint. This collaboration supports their goal of producing brake shims with significantly reduced emissions.

Stefan Lundström, President of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB, emphasized that the use of fossil-free steel will bolster their market leadership in noise and vibration reduction technologies for cars. Meanwhile, SSAB’s Head of Europe, Olavi Huhtala, welcomed the partnership, noting that it will help the automotive industry meet the increasing demand for more sustainable vehicle components.

SSAB’s innovative steel offerings, SSAB Zero™ and SSAB Fossil-free™, are key to reducing global CO2 emissions from steel production. SSAB Zero™ is made from recycled steel scrap using fossil-free electricity and biogas, while SSAB Fossil-free™ is produced through HYBRIT® technology, which utilizes hydrogen instead of fossil fuels, leaving water as the only byproduct.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a leader in sound-dampening brake shims since 1988, supplies major vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The shims, made from a combination of rubber and metal, play a vital role in reducing noise and vibrations during braking.

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SOURCE: SSAB