Automotive

Rio Tinto has provided metal powders to the automotive industry for more than 50 years. Powders can be an innovative solution for your automotive parts manufacturing needs. 

Because Rio Tinto metal powders are light weight, strong, and corrosion and wear resistant, they are ideal for small automotive parts and components in:

  • Actuators
  • Brake systems
  • Catalytic reduction systems
  • Coatings
  • Gearboxes
  • Engines
  • Exhaust
  • Fuel systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Sensors
  • Steering
  • Sprockets
  • Suspensions
  • Transmissions
  • Window lifters and windshield wipers

Using metal injection molding, manufacturers can create complex shapes that improve vehicle durability and safety.

The move to electric vehicles

As the world moves toward electric vehicles (EVs), metal powders will play a larger role in automotive parts manufacturing. Because EVs have fewer but extremely specific components, you need inputs that allow for a wide range of customization.

Rio Tinto’s metal powders team is here to support this ever-changing market.
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