EcoRange TM
LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM SYSTEM
FOR BUS AND COACH BODIES
What is EcoRangeTM?
EcoRangeTM is the way to develop and build lightweight bus
and coach bodies:
A package of standardised technical solutions and methods
Using standard structural components and bolted connections
Based on proven aluminium and composite design
Development time and costs can thus be reduced to a minimum, while increasing
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EcoRangeTM covers today’s most common vehicle types and dimensions, and
is particularly well-suited for small-to mid-sized bus series.
EcoRangeTM products and services
A wide range of aluminium and composite elements for use in bus
and coach bodybuilding
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Supply of materials and components for prototype and series production
Technical and logistics support for prototype and series production
Implementation of maintenance and repair concepts
Further options
FE calculations and test support
Fabrication/machining of parts and components
Supply of complete subassemblies
Technical characteristics
Standardised aluminium extrusions with integrated
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Large composite components
Cold joining of extrusions via bolted connections
Structural adhesive bonds between aluminium and
composite elements
Limited use of rivets
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Reduced development and tooling costs
Bolted connections:
- simple and fast assembly
- improved tolerances
- excellent fatigue properties
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Increased productivity
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Cost-optimized production!
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Reduced bodyshell weight:
- higher payloads
- reduced output of greenhouse gases (CO2)
Reliable and durable construction:
- excellent corrosion resistance
- reduced maintenance and repair costs
- slower depreciation (higher resale/recycling value)
Attractive life cycle costs!
Constellium
Automotive Structures and Industry
Rail&Bus Extrusions
Address
Constellium Valais SA
Max Högger-Strasse 6
P.O. Box 1812
8048 Zürich
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)44 438 66 00
Fax
+41 (0)44 438 66 02
Mail
railandbus@constellium.com
www.constellium.com
July 2014
