Press Release
ContiTech
Hannover Messe: ContiTech Presents Technological
Highlights for Industrial Applications
 SafeTrap scaffolding hatch ensures safety on the construction site
 Flexo printing plate with microstructure enables cost-effective printing of conductor
paths
 Fuel lines with conductive liner for industrial machinery
 Fire-retardant plastic engine mount makes household appliances safer
Hanover/Berlin, February 3, 2015. New technologies, new materials, new products: ContiTech will
be bringing numerous innovations to the 2015 Hannover Messe trade fair, where it will have two
stands this year. At the corporate stand in Hall 6 (Stand F18), it will be all about the process and
materials expertise of the rubber and plastics specialist and its added-value partners. At Stand B18
in Hall 25, the focus will be on products such as drive belts, hoses, hose lines and air spring
systems as part of the leading trade fair, Motion, Drive & Automation.
The Highlights from Hall 6
Highlights from the stand in Hall 6, which will bear the slogan "Engineering Next Level," will
include the SafeTrap scaffolding hatch; printed electronics, with which electric conductor paths can
be printed cost-effectively; and a vehicle component made of plastic that opens up new
performance classes. The SafeTrap scaffolding hatch has passed fall tests and is now being
used for the first time by our development partner ALTRAD plettac assco, one of Germany's
leading one-stop suppliers of façade, modular, and mobile scaffolding systems. The self-closing,
flexible scaffolding hatch offers maximum safety. Whereas conventional solutions are flexible only
to a limited degree, SafeTrap is based on a combination of an aluminum profile and a vulcanized
rubber layer with fabric reinforcement. Workers on scaffolding can open the hatch with their heads
when climbing. This means that they do not have to put down tools, building materials, or other
materials in order to open the hatch. The hatch then closes by itself or with a push from the
worker's foot.
Printed electronics are becoming ever more significant in industry. The term "printed electronics"
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specialists and full-service providers in the printed electronics segment, ContiTech and
SAUERESSIG FLEXO together offer their customers an easy means of access to this market.
Instead of printing ink, electrically conductive materials are printed, thereby producing RFID
solutions, sensors, displays, or solar cells. The opportunities for cost-efficient, sustainable, and
environmentally friendly production in flexo printing are far from exhausted, according to experts in
the industry.
ContiTech uses its expertise in lightweight construction to conquer other areas of application
where metal once dominated. For the first time, the bearings specialist has developed a
transmission crossbeam from fiberglass-reinforced polyamide BASF Ultramid for the rear axle,
which is used in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The new variant is about 25 percent lighter
compared with diecast aluminum versions, and represents a milestone in the use of polyamides in
the chassis segment. It is used in Mercedes-Benz vehicle models with all-wheel drive – with the
exception of the AMG range. The component boasts optimum strength, good NVH performance,
and high crash-protection. As a central component of the rear axle, it supports forces and torques
of the rear axle transmission.
A new engine mount made of halogen-free plastic, fire-retardant up to 220°C, provides greater
safety around the house. Among other things, it meets the requirements of the U.S. fire protection
standard UL 94 V0, which is identical in content to the European standards DIN EN 60695-11-10
and -20 and the Canadian standard CSA C 22.2. Further advantages for the appliance user: The
domestic appliances are noticeably quieter when running due to the professional mounting. At the
same time, wear and tear on components such as the drive train in the motor is reduced. This
increases the service life of the domestic appliance. Maintenance periods and costs can be
considerably reduced. The new ContiTech engine mount is already being used in high-end clothes
dryers in the U.S.A.
The Highlights from Hall 25
The products on display in Hall 25 will include drive belts, hoses, hose lines, and air spring
systems from ContiTech. ContiTech has broadened its range of eco-friendly drive belts marketed
under the BlueConcept label. The label stands for environmentally compatible and healthful
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CONTI® SYNCHROBELT PIONEER contains no carbon black and is free of allergens, making it
the alternative drive solution for the consumer goods industry. With the CONTI® POLYROPE,
ContiTech has made further developments to the successful flat belt technology that was
introduced to the elevator industry in the late 1990s. The CONTI® POLYROPE is certified
according to the 95/16/EC Lifts Directive, and offers numerous advantages over conventional steel
cord. The coating is abrasion-resistant and resistant to hydrolysis, and has excellent traction
characteristics – reliable power transmission is ensured even at maximum load. The CONTI®
POLYROPE is available in widths of 25 mm and 50 mm and with both a flat and a ribbed rear side.
Fuel lines with electrically conductive liners have been used in series production in the automotive
field for some time now. And this application is now becoming increasingly interesting for industrial
vehicles as well – not least due to the relevant regulations in the U.S.A. The conductive inner layer
made from FPM (fluoropolymer rubber) prevents a static charge from forming at high flow rates,
which – in the worst case scenario – could lead to flying sparks and the spontaneous ignition of the
vehicle. The ultra-flexible fuel lines from ContiTech are suitable for gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel,
and permanently withstand operating temperatures from -40°C to 160°C. Projects with sustained
temperatures of 180°C are currently undergoing final testing.
The CONTI® CLEANJET – FDA is the multi-purpose hose for the food industry and is suitable for
both the thorough cleaning of machines and systems as well as for the hygienic processing of
liquid foodstuffs containing oil and grease. Thanks to a specialized, highly resistant rubber
compound, the CONTI® CLEANJET – FDA can even handle corrosive chicken fat. The robust
brand-name hose also reliably delivers hot water up to a temperature of 80°C and an operating
pressure of 90 bar, which sets this high-quality universal hose apart from all other cleansing and
food hoses available on the market.
In the past few years, the special Value-Adding Partner (WeP) show has become a fixed feature
of the ContiTech presence at the Hannover Messe. In collaboration with ContiTech at the stand in
Hall 6, select suppliers show how important it is for industrial partners to interact with one another
and trust one another when manufacturing a high-quality product. They also highlight the latest
technical trends. The technologies of the value-adding partners extend from high-performance
plastics and fabrics through to systems solutions in mechanical engineering.
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The SafeTrap scaffolding hatch is self-closing and flexible thanks to its combination of an
aluminum profile and a vulcanized rubber layer with fabric reinforcement.
Photo: ContiTech
CT_VC_Getriebequerträger_Hinterachse.jpg
New performance class with lightweight technology: The new ContiTech transmission crossbeam
for the rear axle is used in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Photo: ContiTech
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The CONTI® POLYROPE composite cord consists of steel cords embedded in a polyurethane
coating. As a means of suspension for elevators, it offers numerous advantages over conventional
steel cords.
Photo: ContiTech
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The CONTI® CLEANJET – FDA is extremely resistant to grease and high temperatures, and can
also operate at pressures of up to 90 bar. This hygienic high-pressure and cleansing hose is
therefore ideal for the food industry.
Photo: ContiTech
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Fire-retardant and efficient: The new engine mount by ContiTech reduces vibrations in domestic
appliances and meets U.S. fire protection standard UL 94 V0.
Photo: ContiTech
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Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner,
the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe,
comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated preliminary sales of
approximately €34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tire, and ContiTech.
Continental currently employs approximately 190,000 people in 49 countries.
The ContiTech division is one of the world's leading suppliers of technical elastomer products and is a
specialist in plastics technology. It develops and produces functional parts, components, and systems for the
automotive industry and other important industries. ContiTech currently has a workforce of approximately
31,400 employees. In 2013, it recorded sales of about €3.9 billion.
Continental commenced its business in China in 1994 and has built successful partnership with all major
customers in China. So far, Continental has expanded its presence in 25 production locations and 13 R&D
centers, representing a workforce of over 23,000 in the country. Continental offers market specific solutions to
the Chinese market with all of the corporation's five divisions.
Contact for journalists
Antje Lewe
Spokeswoman
Head of Media & Public Relations
ContiTech AG
Vahrenwalder Strasse 9
30165 Hanover, Germany
Phone: +49 511 938-1304
Cell phone: +49 160 476-7260
E-mail: antje.lewe@contitech.de
www.contitech.de
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