STA STEERING KNUCKLES

The steering knuckle is a safety component of the vehicle as it is the junction point of three critical components, the steering, damping, and braking system. It is a component that requires high mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and lightness to reduce the vehicle's energy consumption in the use phase, as well as to guarantee the car's comfort. The environmental improvements implemented have reduced the environmental footprint by a significant amount.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS

Weight reduction by 51%, reducing energy consumption in the use phase.
It is made with 80% secondary materials.
53% reduction in the product’s carbon footprint compared to conventional steering knuckles (made of aluminum or iron).

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Product in the framework of new business models

A Features integrated in a single product

B Servitization-oriented product

C Producto in use access-based businnes model

D Product in result access-based businnes model

Reducing impact in the company

E Low enviromental impact materials

F Reduced weight and/or volume

G use of efficient production techniques

Design aimed at partial product recovery

H Design aimed at reusing parts

I Standardisation of parts and components

J Easy dismanting

Product designed for a second life

K Remanufactured product

L Reaconditioning capacity

M Design aimed at reuse

Longer product life

N Easy maintenance and reparanility

O Greater technical durability

P Product aimed at customer loyalty

Enviromental optimisation in the use phase

Q Low energy consumption

R Consumables reduced or optimised

Enviromental optimisation in distribution

S Optimised packaging and packing

T Efficient distribution logistica

Design for product end-of-life

U Easily recyclable product

V Safe elimination