Aluminium extrusions for automotive engine mounts

Aluminium plays a pivotal role in the design and build of modern vehicles. The materials unique properties and versatility enable many applications to benefit from using aluminium, with engine mount assemblies being no different. While we often associate aluminium with large structural components or decorative trims, vital parts like engine brackets and cradles can be perfectly suited to aluminium and the extrusion process.

The role of aluminium in engine mounts

Engine mounts and engine assemblies play a critical role in securing the engine to a vehicle’s chassis while reducing vibrations and noise, absorbing shocks during driving and increasing vehicle handling. To achieve these requirements, the parts must be durable and strong with high resistance to corrosion – without adding too much weight to the vehicle.

Why choose aluminium

Aluminium’s highly appreciated strength to weight ratio allows for strong and durable engine mounts all while adding minimal weight to the vehicle with many benefits:

Vehicle performance running economy

Keeping vehicle weight low helps improve fuel efficiency and allow for a better driving experience through improved handling and reduced noise and vibration.

Strong and durable

Despite its light weight, aluminium provides robust strength, ensuring engine mounts can withstand the dynamic forces encountered during vehicle operation.

Corrosion Resistance

The natural oxide layer on aluminium surfaces offers excellent resistance to corrosion, extending the lifespan of engine mounts even in harsh environments.

Cost efficiency

Due to its high strength, engine mounts can be produced with less overall material when using aluminium resulting in lower costs. When using extrusion as a production method, parts can become even more cost efficient due to the ability of producing many parts in a streamlined production system with minimal waste material.

Enhanced products through extrusion

The extrusion process itself plays a critical role in improving modern vehicles. From design flexibility to functionality and cost efficiency, there are many benefits that vehicle designers can utilize.

Simplified manufacturing

Aluminium extrusions can be formed into complex, near-net shapes, reducing the need for secondary machining and minimizing scrap.

Faster assembly

Extruded profiles can reduce the number of required joining components, streamlining production and reducing labor costs.

Design flexibility

Increased versatility for creating shapes and profiles that meet functional requirements, while incorporating vehicle integration needs.

Shaping the future of engine mount applications

Applying the benefits of aluminium extrusion to vehicles is our expertise. Our technical and extrusion experts are ready to work with you from initial design concepts through to final products with our plants offering the full production cycle.

Starting with standard or bespoke profiles, we have robotic capabilities for CNC Machining, Bending, Forming, Punching, Surface Treatment and Assembly for efficient, reliable production. From cradles and subframes, to mounting brackets and isolation components, consider aluminium extrusion for your next engine mount project.