PRODUCT R&D
A LEADING COMMITMENT TO R&D MANN+HUMMEL prides itself on its research and development focus
Every year MANN+HUMMEL invests four percent of its sales revenue into research and development. It states that it is proud to be able to say its developers are among the best in the world, and that by using their expertise, MANN+HUMMEL is able today to meet future threats such as air pollution and water contamination with very creative solutions.
A global research network In the development of new technology, MANN+HUMMEL explains that it relies on a global network of researchers, universities and academic institutes. In this way, it says it is able to combine the expertise of MANN+HUMMEL’s team and these industry leaders to meet the challenges of the future. The flagship of MANN+HUMMEL’s research work is its Technology Center in Ludwigsburg.
North Carolina (USA) for example, we have founded our own Innovation Center. “There are also numerous joint ventures with universities in other countries and regions of the world.”
should not be allowed to penetrate the inside of the engine,” Werner said.
Nanofiber Filter Media for Engine Air Intake Filtration
“The application of a highly efficient air filter is therefore essential in order to protect the engine and its components, such as the turbocharger or mass air flow sensor, against increased wear and defects caused by dirt particles.
Nanofiber filter media from MANN+HUMMEL has reportedly set new standards for commercial vehicle air filters.
“MANN+HUMMEL develops nanofiber coated filter media for the highly efficient separation, also amongst others, of fine particles.
“Our R&D specialists, totaling more than 1,200 around the world, therefore work closely with universities and academic institutions.
MANN+HUMMEL says it offers an extremely high dust separation efficiency of up to 99.99 percent for the separation of particles together with low flow restriction and a long service life.
“These filter media from MANN+HUMMEL are characterised by a verifiably higher separation efficiency along with the high dust holding capacity.
“At the University of Applied Sciences in Raleigh,
“Combustion air always contains particles which
“A high-tech nanofiber coated filter media from
“It is here that we are working around the clock to further improve our products and ensure they meet the requirements of our customers,” MANN+HUMMEL Chief Executive Officer, Werner Lieberherr, said. “This is where we thoroughly test new products. In the development of these new technologies and products, closeness to industry and academic networks is important.
ISO 5011 separation performance tested with ISO fine test dust (ISO 12103-01: A2). Results from filter elements with same size under typical conditions for heavy duty engine air intake. Separation performance changes with the changed test conditions (filtration velocity).
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Flat sheet test with ISO fine test dust (ISO 12103-01: A2). Determination of fractional separation efficiency during the first 60 seconds. The curves shown are based on average values. Individual values may deviate slightly. Fractional separation efficiency changes with changed test conditions.
