Freudenberg Group, founded in 1849 and headquartered in Weinheim, Germany, is a diversified family-owned global technology company. The group's extensive portfolio includes products and services in sealing technologies, vibration control, filters, nonwovens, surface treatment products, release agents, specialty lubricants, medical and mechatronic products, and IT services. Freudenberg serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, mechanical engineering, chemical, oil and gas, and medical technology. Known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, Freudenberg operates in around 60 countries, delivering solutions that enhance performance and efficiency.
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies developed a profiled metal spring mechanism to manage thermal runaway through adjustable trigger pressure and rapid gas venting.
The elastomer-based design targets CO2 refrigerant compressors operating above 100 bar while addressing leak resistance and electrical insulation requirements.
For Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, the global market leader for sealing solutions, the advantages of in-wheel motors (IWM) extend beyond the passenger car segment.
Technology supplier Freudenberg and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have signed a long-term strategic agreement for the development of a hybrid fuel cell/battery drive system for trucks and coaches that is sustainable and emission-free. The first prototype vehicles are expected to hit the roads by 2023 at the latest, using a high-performance fuel cell/battery system that completely replaces conventional diesel drives. The start of series production is scheduled shortly thereafter.