{"id":11419,"date":"2023-08-03T09:30:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T08:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.optimas.com\/?p=11419"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:49:45","slug":"fasteners-engine-and-transmission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/fasteners-engine-and-transmission\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable and Lightweight: Fasteners for Engine and Transmission"},"content":{"rendered":"

From advancements in hybrid technologies to AI-powered cars, the automotive industry is experiencing rapid and monumental changes, including manufacturers of engine and transmission systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative fuels like <\/span>electricity and hydrogen<\/span> are currently dominating the market, and these technologies don\u2019t require engines and transmission systems. However, <\/span>electric vehicles bring with them significant range, heat and lightweighting issues<\/span>, plus automotive hydrogen technology is still very much in its infancy, meaning more traditional vehicles are still in high demand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nonetheless, in the face of increasingly stringent government sustainability regulations, all manufacturers are expected to improve fuel efficiency and lower the environmental impact of their vehicles<\/a>, especially those producing diesel and petrol cars. The heavier the vehicle, the less fuel efficient the car is, meaning many <\/span>manufacturers are turning to engineered, lightweight solutions<\/span> for their vehicles. Engineering innovation for engine and transmission also remains a key consideration for those manufacturing hybrids.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lightweight Solutions for Engine and Transmission, down to the Smallest of Parts<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

Engine and transmission manufacturers are revolutionising the design of their builds to lessen their weight<\/a>, creating lucrative opportunities for engineering innovation. However, it\u2019s important manufacturers don\u2019t lose sight of some of the smallest but most crucial parts in their products \u2013 fasteners. <\/span><\/p>\n

In some projects engine and transmission fasteners can make up nearly 50% of a Bill of Materials, but may only constitute 1% of a project\u2019s budget. Nonetheless, reducing fastener weight can have a significant impact on the overall weight \u2013 and therefore fuel efficiency – of an engine or transmission system.<\/span> Automotive fasteners should therefore be made of high-quality materials and thoroughly tested before they are put to use in a vehicle application, to <\/span>avoid impinging on vehicle performance<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Optimas can help<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

With over 100 years\u2019 experience supplying <\/span>automotive OEMs<\/span>, we can help you drive efficiency across your manufacturing operations. <\/span><\/p>\n

Not only do we <\/span>manufacture<\/span> and distribute a wide range of <\/span>standard<\/span> and <\/span>specialised<\/span> fasteners and components across the globe, but our dedicated fastener engineers work with our partners from <\/span>product design to production line<\/span> to optimise their products for use. <\/span><\/p>\n

With our unparalleled industry expertise, we supply manufacturers of:<\/span><\/p>\n