Dana Holding Corporation Introduces New Linear Stopper(TM) Sealing Technology
By Dana Holding Corporation, PRNEMonday, September 20, 2010
HANNOVER, Germany, September 21, 2010 - Following the success of Dana Holding Corporation's (NYSE: DAN)
proprietary Wave-Stopper(R) gasket design, the company has introduced an
innovative sealing component for light- and commercial-vehicle applications,
the Victor Reinz(R) Linear Stopper(TM) sealing technology.
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Developed for use in exhaust manifold and turbocharger cylinder-head
gaskets, the new generation of sealing technology is available in both
single-layer and multi-layer steel designs. Offering increased stiffness and
optimal distribution of sealing forces across gasket surfaces, the Linear
Stopper feature of the gasket includes a trapezoidal shape that allows for a
highly uniform seal. The resulting seal offers improved reliability and
durability, as well as reduced oil consumption and bore distortion
surrounding gasket bolt holes. In addition, the unique design of the product
increases customer design flexibility within gasket installation space.
Due to its air-gap insulating properties, the Linear Stopper technology -
when compared with competitor solutions - eliminates heat transfer of up to
100 degrees Celsius between engine block, seal, and cylinder head. Associated
with this substantial temperature difference are potential fuel savings,
leading to reduced carbon emissions over a vehicle's lifecycle.
"A modern sealing solution, the Linear Stopper technology achieves much
more than an exceptional seal," said David Nash, chief engineer for sealing
programs in the Dana Power Technologies Group. "It improves design
flexibility, reduces heat transfer, and contributes to potential fuel
savings. With every product, Dana engineers seek to create innovative and
sustainable solutions to meet market demands."
See this product and other new technologies from Dana at the IAA
Commercial Vehicle Expo, Hall 17, Booth B27 through Sept. 30, 2010.
About the 63rd IAA Commercial Vehicles Expo
The IAA Commercial Vehicles Expo is the most established and longest
running commercial vehicle trade fair for mobility, transportation, and
logistics around the world. Held bi-annually in Hannover, Germany, by the
German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), the theme for this
year's conference is "Commercial vehicles: efficient, flexible,
future-proof."
About Dana Holding Corporation
Dana is a world leader in the supply of driveline products (axles and
driveshafts), power technologies (sealing and thermal-management products),
and genuine service parts for light and heavy manufacturers. The company's
customer base includes virtually every major vehicle manufacturer in the
global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. Based in
Maumee, Ohio, the company employs approximately 22,000 people in 26 countries
and reported 2009 sales of US$5.2 billion. For more information, please visit
www.dana.com.
Jeff Cole, +1-419-887-3535, jeff.cole at dana.com
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