Tupy begins series production of CGI cylinder head for MTU industrial power engine
* Industrial power engine upgrade with Compacted Graphite Iron cylinder head
* Series production underway at the Tupy foundry in Joinville, Brazil
* MTU Series 2000 engine available in several cylinder versions
For pictures, see PDF
The MTU Series 2000 CGI fully machined  The V-12 version of the MTU Series
cylinder head 2000 engine
[Joinville and Stockholm, 29 January 2014] - MTU Friedrichshafen, a subsidiary
of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG and one of the world's most advanced diesel
engine technology and power systems providers, has introduced an upgrade of its
class-leading Series 2000 engine with several new technology features, including
a Compacted Graphite Iron cylinder head. Â The CGI cylinder head upgrade,
compared to the previous generation head, was specified to enable increased
power and to ensure durability in the demanding duty cycles experienced by
marine, mining, construction and stationary power generating engines.
Following successful product development and pre-production support, series
production of the Series 2000 CGI cylinder head has begun at the Tupy foundry in
Joinville Brazil, using the SinterCast process control technology. Â The engine
is available worldwide in several cylinder configurations.
"The MTU order represents another important step forward for CGI and for Tupy,
and further reinforces the transition toward CGI in state-of-the-art engine
applications. The MTU cylinder head becomes our eighteenth CGI product in series
production, and establishes an important reference as Tupy's first industrial
power component produced in CGI" said Mr. Luiz TarquÃnio, President and C.E.O.
of Tupy. Â "As the world's leading supplier of Compacted Graphite Iron, we have
now established high volume series production and secured CGI production
commitments across the complete spectrum of passenger vehicle cylinder blocks,
commercial vehicle cylinder blocks and heads, and industrial power engine
components. Â Tupy will continue to build on its CGI expertise and series
production leadership to motivate new CGI applications and to lead the ongoing
trend toward CGI."
"The MTU Series 2000 cylinder head provides yet another example of the
contribution provided by CGI in achieving performance, durability, refinement
and emissions targets" said Dr. Steve Dawson, President & C.E.O. of SinterCast.
 "At present, industrial power components and products other than automotive
cylinder blocks and heads comprise approximately 10% of our production volume.
 We are confident that the growth opportunities in the industrial power sector
can allow us to maintain this balance as the core automotive block and head
sector continues to ramp up."
For more information:
Mr. Luiz TarquÃnio S. Ferro Dr. Steve Dawson
President and C.E.O. President & C.E.O.
Tupy S.A. SinterCast AB (publ)
Tel: +55 47 4009 8181 Tel: Â +46 8 660 7750
e-mail: tarquinio@tupy.com.br e-mail: steve.dawson@sintercast.com
Headquartered in southern Brazil, Tupy has more than 12,500 employees and a
production capacity of 848,000Â tonnes per year of cast iron components. Â With
manufacturing facilities located in Joinville in the State of Santa Catarina and
Mauá in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and in Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe in the
State of Coahuila, Mexico, Tupy is one of the world's leading industries in the
manufacturing of cast iron blocks and cylinder heads, and the global CGI leader
with 17 CGI components in series production. Â Tupy has established sales and
engineering offices located in Brazil, United States and Europe to support its
main customers, including: Ford, Cummins, Caterpillar, Chrysler, Audi, Daimler,
John Deere, Navistar and many other premier automotive and diesel engine
manufacturers. For more information: www.tupy.com
SinterCast is the world's leading supplier of process control technology for the
reliable high volume production of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI). With at least
75% higher tensile strength, 45% higher stiffness and approximately double the
fatigue strength of conventional grey cast iron and aluminium, CGI allows engine
designers to improve performance, fuel economy and durability while reducing
engine weight, noise and emissions. The SinterCast technology is used for the
production of more than 50 CGI components, ranging from 2 kg to 17 tonnes, all
using the same proven process control technology. Â The end-users of SinterCast-
CGI components include Allen Diesels, Aston Martin, Audi, Cameron Compression,
Caterpillar, Chrysler, DAF Trucks, Ford, Ford-Otosan, General Electric
Transportation Systems, General Motors, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Land
Rover, MAN, MTU, Maserati, Navistar, Porsche, PSA Peugeot-Citroën, Renault-
Nissan, Scania, Toyota, VM Motori, Volkswagen, Volvo and Waukesha Engine. The
SinterCast share is quoted on the Small Cap segment of the NASDAQ OMX stock
exchange (Stockholmsbörsen: SINT). For more information: www.sintercast.com
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