ZF: Innovative Low-Emission Air Disc Brake Unveiled

ZF has unveiled the MAXX Low-Emission Air Disc Brake concept as part of the EU Project AeroSolfd initiative. This groundbreaking innovation is poised to revolutionize sustainable mobility, especially in urban settings.

Key Highlights:

  • Emission Reduction: Passive filtration technology significantly reduces brake dust emissions.
  • Retrofittable: Easily adaptable to existing vehicles, ensuring a smooth transition to zero-emission.
  • Innovative Design: Fits a wide range of commercial vehicles with a pioneering single-piston design.
  • Superior Performance: Provides brake torques up to 30,000 Nm (22,000 ft lbs) with improved wear compensation.

Developed with ZF’s expertise in collaboration with MANN+HUMMEL‘s filtering technologies, this concept is designed to halve emissions, as shown in preliminary test bench trials.

Next Steps:

  • Vehicle Tests: Moving to public road tests and controlled environment tests on various tracks.
  • Performance Validation: Testing under diverse weather conditions to ensure reliability.

Customer Benefits:

  • Improved Air Quality: Contributes to cleaner air and reduces health hazards.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet current and future emission regulations.
  • Reliable & Efficient: Offers superior reliability and reduced maintenance.

The MAXX Low-Emission Air Disc Brake concept is designed to be an easily adaptable solution for existing commercial vehicles, requiring no extensive modifications. This innovation represents a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of commercial road transportation.

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