Alcon specialist calipers on display with AxleTech at Bauma 2019

Alcon Components Ltd had one of their latest specialist calipers on display with AxleTech at Bauma 2019

Alcon Components Ltd, acclaimed global specialist brake and clutch company, had one of their latest specialist calipers on display with AxleTech at Bauma 2019.

Alcon’s CIR55 caliper was developed in cooperation with AxleTech and is now part of AxleTech`s brake portfolio under the Hydraulic Disc Brake family HD860 series.  AxleTech specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced powertrain systems, axles, brakes and aftermarket parts for heavy-duty commercial and defence vehicles. 

The CIR55 caliper is designed and manufactured for specialty applications, heavy-duty vehicles, off-highway and military vehicles. Alcon can provide solutions for axles ranging from 2000 kg to 12,000 kg capacity. The CIR55 significantly increases braking performance and reduces both weight and cost in comparison to existing alternatives.  Intended as a direct alternative to a standard twin-caliper arrangement, the CIR55 features a custom designed eight-piston, four-pad configuration with an option for either 60mm or 64mm diameter pistons. The caliper can be used on disc diameters of 400mm to 410mm and the centre split design allows caliper variants to be available for a variety of disc thicknesses. The fully hanging, high friction pads are fitted with an anti-rattle system and the caliper and seals are protected to cope with the harshest of operating environments. 

Already fully established internationally within the elite motorsports and defence sectors, where nothing short of the highest standards in quality, performance and robustness are accepted, Alcon’s products and services are prime for take-up within the construction and off-highway industry.  Specialists in working closely with end users to meet unique and individual requirements, Alcon are ideally placed to develop braking solutions with specialist axle manufacturers, such as AxleTech, and wider OEMs within the off-highway sectors worldwide. 

Jonathan Edwards, Sales Director at Alcon said: “In partnership with AxleTech, we can currently offer the global specialist vehicle market state of the art, production ready braking solutions for heavy platforms, saving weight and improving performance”. He added: “Our development and production ethos is such that we thrive in specialist environments, whilst our extensive automotive and defence production experience allows us to deliver quality and value for money globally. We believe that Alcon braking solutions have great potential for wide utility within the off-highway specialist vehicle sectors and look forward to further exploring these opportunities at Bauma 2019”.

About Alcon:

Alcon is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of high performance brake, clutch & actuation systems for motorsport, OEM, aftermarket, specialist, armoured and military vehicles. With over 30 years of experience working at the very top level of motorsport including F1, NASCAR, GT racing, World Rally and Touring Cars, Alcon have established themselves as the place to come to for the very best performance products and services. Already well-established in the defence sector, Alcon have designed, manufactured and delivered bespoke braking solutions for some of the world’s leading Special Forces and armoured vehicle manufacturers, including Supacat, BAe, Ricardo and Jankel. The modern battlefield demands race-winning motorsport levels of performance and reliability and Alcon are leading the way in the transfer of motorsport technology into the defence sector.

About Chamois:

Chamois is a full-service B2B and B2C marketing and communications consultancy based in southwest UK. Our team operates across a broad spectrum of sectors including engineering, defence, energy, automotive, motorsport, marine & leisure. We work together with our clients to define and deliver a marketing strategy in order to help them achieve their aims, win business and grow. Every business, no matter how large or small, benefits from the development and delivery of a sound, integrated approach to Marketing and Communications. The Chamois operating model is one of collaboration. We work closely with our clients to help them understand the issues and then we tailor a package to suit their needs and importantly, their budgets. Our services are comprehensive yet flexible and range from ad-hoc advice to fully out-sourced service provision contracts. We are proud of our ability to integrate with and work alongside in-house teams to augment and enhance the results. We recognise that every activity, large or small, has a budget and we shape our work to meet the client’s needs, within budget, in order to maximise the return on investment.