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ArvinMeritor Inc.
Light Vehicle Systems
2135 West Maple Road
Troy, MI 48084 USA
ArvinMeritor GmbH
Albert-Einstein-Strasse 14-20 Litho in UK
D63128
Dietzenbach, Germany Issued 09-2001
© Copyright 2001 SP98132
www.arvinmeritor.com ArvinMeritor Inc. FELTON COMMUNICATION
Commercial Vehicle Systems Light Vehicle Systems Exhaust Systems
Aperture Systems
Roof systems and modules
Door systems and modules
Access control systems
Motion control systems
Undercarriage Components
and Systems
Modular suspension systems
Suspension products
Ride control systems
Wheel products
Exhaust Systems
Exhaust products
ArvinMeritor engineers are trained in the Our technologies enable us to offer Filtration products
latest technology and have the expertise customers advanced solutions never
to serve customers around the world. Our before used in the automotive industry,
engineers provide cutting-edge solutions making us a leader in world-class
to design, prototyping, validation and innovation. In addition, we have the ability
manufacturing. In addition we use to tailor systems to manufacturers’
intensive computer simulation and individual needs.
computational analysis to increase the
speed and quality of product development. Along with our technology, we also have
the expertise to cost-effectively produce
Some examples of our technology include complete integrated systems for customers
linear motor applications, tribology and throughout the world. Our modularity
multiplexing. We also support Web and advances include roof, door and suspension
electronic data interchange, allowing our modules that incorporate several
customers and suppliers to efficiently ArvinMeritor systems. This approach to
transfer data both internally and externally. complete systems allows us to offer
customers a single source for all their
automotive aperture, undercarriage and
exhaust systems needs.
aperture systems
roof and door modules, access and
motion control systems
To this end, we are unique in our technical expertise to design, validate and
manufacture aperture systems. ArvinMeritor’s own electric motor and electronic
control capabilities complete the integration of these aperture systems.
roof systems
roof modules, multi-panel systems and sunroofs
ArvinMeritor roof modules
consisting of molded
headliner and outer “skin”
made from composite,
plastic, steel or aluminium,
available with or without
sunroofs
Roof modules will revolutionize the This new approach to car roof design
modern automotive assembly line process. is particularly appealing to vehicle
ArvinMeritor’s newly developed product manufacturers because the car interior is
range of roof modules includes the fully accessible from the roof opening. In
headliner and the roof “skin” made from the past, interior assembly and installation
composite, plastic, steel or aluminum with were restricted solely to the window and
or without a sunroof. door openings.
This development allows the integration We can supply a wide variety of roof
of parts such as grab handles, sunvisors, modules and if necessary, just-in-time and
ventilation systems, interior lighting and in-line sequence. For example, modules
antennae into the roof itself. can be supplied with spoiler, canvas-top,
T-top or sliding/tilting sunroofs.
ArvinMeritor’s spoiler roof
system consists of four glass
panels. The front and rear
panels are fixed and non-
transparent. The second and
third panels can be moved to
the back to provide a large
double spoiler roof opening
Canvas-top sunroof
Single-arm window Single-lift regulator Single-lift drum & cable Compatto-type push-pull
regulator (manual version) (power version) regulator (manual version) regulator (power version)
Arm and sector window
regulator (power version)
ArvinMeritor is a world leader in the supply In a single year we design and manufacture
of aperture latching solutions for the over twenty million manual and powered
automotive industry. latches and a similar number of electrical
actuators for use in modular power
We've achieved this position by leveraging locking, electrical door release, powered
our 70 years of experience to place the closure and electrical fuel flap operation.
highest importance on leading edge
technology, product robustness, Examples of our world-class products
crashworthiness and customer service. include the integrated S1 latch fitted to the
first vehicle ever to achieve full marks in
Euro-NCAP crash tests and the modular
Corporate Latch that provides brands with
multiple feature levels through advanced
modular design.
ArvinMeritor is a global leader in the Our counterbalancing technology has been Lift gas springs in Stainless
manufacture and supply of climate control responsible for innovative gas spring steel (high corrosion resistant)
and standardized springs in
actuators and counter-balancing systems systems that meet customers’ demanding black nitrate rod
for the automotive market. As the world assembly and performance needs. Another
standard in actuator application new feature is our patented Temperature
specification, we have produced more than Compensating Module, which provides
one billion vacuum actuators. consistent gas spring performance in all
temperatures.
Gas spring systems supplied include
integrated gas springs and connectors for Our innovations continue to make the
deck lids, hoods, gates and many other vacuum actuator the preferred choice of
lift-and-support-type applications. automakers. Climate control products
include two-and three-position actuators,
in all plastic, plastic and metal, and all
metal. These offer engineers time-tested
failure-proof and cost-effective solutions
to any climate control system design.
In addition to our supplier partners, the ArvinMeritor Ride Control is a worldwide Left-hand wound coil
spring to improve steering
Modular Suspension Systems business organization that provides OEM customers
also utilizes the resources of the Meritor with struts, shock absorbers and ride
Suspension Systems Company (MSSC) and control equipment. Its ride control products
the ArvinMeritor Ride Control business. have been consistently recognized as
industry leading. The business unit
MSSC, a joint venture with Mitsubishi Steel achieves success by applying hydraulics
Manufacturing Company of Japan, supplies in carefully selected markets, monitoring
virtually every North American OEM. The customer requirements and developing
company manufactures coil springs, innovative solutions.
stablizer bars and torsion bars. It has
produced more than 100 million coil No matter which modular suspension
springs in the past ten years. systems our customers choose, they can
expect top quality. All our products are
made using world-class production
methods that ensure consistent quality and
Torsion bar, for low on-time sequencing at competitive prices.
profile suspensions
Everything we make is designed for use in
the most demanding automotive
environments. Variable rate rear
coil spring
Fabricated aluminium
wheels for optimum
weight savings
From drop-center-base and spare wheels, We continue to develop new capabilities for
to bead-seat and full-face design, to fully stronger, lighter materials, procedures in
cladded wheels, ArvinMeritor is positioned basic material production, and concepts
to answer all of our customers’ needs for protecting the environment through
with the highest quality and workmanship. advanced research programs.
Plant and equipment design permit the
production of a wide range of wheels in The results of our flexible approach
volumes consistent with today’s varied demonstrate our commitment to supplying
OEM product market segments. customers with high-quality, lightweight,
Full-face design wheels
low-cost, high-performance products.
provides greater styling
flexibility
Titanium silencer
Many suppliers can meet emissions This know-how drives ArvinMeritor’s ArvinMeritor is taking a fresh approach to
standards, but sacrifice mileage. Other excitement about leveraging what we do managing engine air flow processes with
suppliers can meet sound requirements, best in the light vehicle market to develop Air2Air™, a full-system concept that
but at the expense of increased weight. We next generation air and emissions optimizes air flow from air induction to
are the world’s largest supplier of exhaust management solutions for the commercial exhaust tailpipe. This innovative
systems, with the experience and proven vehicle and recreational industries. At a atmosphere-to-atmosphere solution
full-system expertise to balance time when market forces are demanding optimizes engine air flow, noise, vibration
performance and acoustic control against new levels of emissions management, we and harshness (NVH), emissions
weight restrictions. know how to meet durability and weight management, and overall engine
objectives without losing peak performance performance, while reducing vehicle
and cost effectiveness. development time and expense. Simply
stated, Air2Air™ redefines value.
Maniverter
Mexico Germany
Puebla Augsburg ASIA/PACIFIC
Queretaro Bremen
San Luis Potosi Dietzenbach Australia
Eschborn Melbourne
United States Finnentrop
Brighton, Michigan Gifhorn India
Columbus, Indiana Lilenthal Chennai
Dexter, Missouri Wolfsburg
East Fayette, Alabama Japan
Farmington Hills, Michigan Hungary Hiroshima
Franklin, Indiana Gyongyos Yokohama
Gordonsville, Tennessee
Hopkinsville, Kentucky The Netherlands Peoples Republic of China
Madison, Indiana Hoofddorp Jiangsu
Merced, California Sittard Shanghai
Pulaski, Tennessee Roermond
Spartanburg, South Carolina South Africa
Taylor, Michigan Italy Cape Province
Troy, Michigan Asti Ga-Rankuwa
Como Rosslyn
Mosciano
Terni Thailand
Turin Bangkok
Rayong
For full contact details for any of these locations please call our
World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan on (1) 248 435 1000
or visit our website www.arvinmeritor.com.