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In Germany the Volvo FH16 is on the road as a high-torque 40-ton rig. In other countries, it loses none of its power as a 60-ton rig, and even the heavy-duty version can easily move 200 tons. The super truck is powerful and at the same time, clean: Despite its high horse power, it guzzles no more fuel than its predecessor, and its nitrogen oxide emissions are even down 40 percent. This is made possible by the SCR process (selective catalytic reduction), for which ContiTech Fluid Technology developed the hose lines. The truck thus complies with the Euro 5 standard that goes into force in October 2009.

The enormous engine output places stringent requirements on the supercharging: Accordingly, this means a higher pressure load for the compressor and turbocharger lines, which were also developed by ContiTech Fluid Technology. The charge air lines connect the charge air cooler, which is bolted to the vehicle body, with the turbocharger on the engine, compensating the relative movements between engine and body.

But Volvo also relies on ContiTech rubber technology for other things in the record-breaking truck. The specialist from Hanover supplies silicone hoses and cooling water lines, oil and clutch hoses as well as compressed-air lines and brake lines for the FH16. Other product used include durable EPDM V-ribbed belts with extremely high temperature stability from the ContiTech Power Transmission Group, air springs for the front and rear axle suspension as well as sleeve air springs for cabs and seat suspension from ContiTech Air Spring Systems.