Lightweight automotive parts

Hollow kingpins and hollow cylindrical pins

Hollow kingpins for axles and hollow cylindrical pins for truck-body tailgates: hollow instead of solid, with strength set by heat treatment.

At a glance

  • Hollow kingpin: 0.39 kg lighter
  • Hollow cylindrical pin: 0.59 kg lighter per vehicle
  • Strength set by heat treatment
  • Replaces the original solid structure
Hollow kingpins and hollow cylindrical pins

These parts replace the original solid structure with a hollow one. Heat treatment controls the strength and service performance of the part.

The hollow kingpin is used as the kingpin on the axle and saves 0.39 kg. The hollow cylindrical pin connects the rear tailgate of the vehicle body and saves 0.59 kg per vehicle.

Weight saved per part

Weight saved per part
PartInstalled inWeight saved
Hollow kingpinHollow kingpin on the axle0.39 kg
Hollow cylindrical pinRear tailgate connection0.59 kg per vehicle

Figures as published in our catalogue. Ask us to confirm them for your vehicle or drawing.

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