Metawell VW California

Excellent crash performance

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Easy processing

Metawell Rampen Busbau Neuburg

High corrosion protection

Metawell VW California Duchstiegsplatte

Rigid components with low overall height

Vehicle construction with Metawell® lightweight aluminium panels

Energy savings, lightweight construction and recycling are key requirements in vehicle construction. Metawell® aluminium lightweight panels enable these requirements to be implemented in a versatile and consistent manner in passenger cars, sports cars, buses, commercial vehicles and caravans, among others.
Metawell® is successfully used in various designs for small to medium series production as well as for special vehicles in the automotive sector. The wide variety of vehicle types for a wide range of applications places enormous demands on the flexibility of the materials used. Metawell® is particularly suitable for flat applications that require high component rigidity and low weight. Compared to solid aluminium sheets with the same rigidity, a weight reduction of up to 80% can be achieved. With Metawell® Aluflex, moulded components such as diffusers, interior fittings and stiffening elements can be easily realised.
Metawell works closely with renowned automotive OEMs and supplies customised lightweight components: from unprocessed semi-finished sheets to CNC-machined, pre-assembled elements and finished components.

Metawell® & Metawell® Aluflex

Various applications of Metawell® in the automotive sector

Lightweight, stable and functional – perfect for the automotive sector

Typical areas of application include superstructures, high-strength load-bearing body parts, crash elements, interior fittings, ceilings, floors, roofs, side flaps, boot floors, components for manual and electric ramps, and lift systems.
Metawell® at a glance

  • Weight reduction of up to 80% compared to aluminium sheet metal of the same stability
  • Rigidity and crash safety
  • Resistance to corrosion, stone chips and moisture
  • 100% recyclable
  • Compliance with the requirements of the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive
  • Primed aluminium sheets with the highest surface quality for optimum corrosion protection
  • Fire approval in accordance with Directive 95/28/EC
Metawell Atacama Caravan

Caravans

Metawell® aluminium panels and prefabricated elements are installed in caravans. They give fittings, cupboards, bed bases and tables the necessary strength without unnecessarily increasing the weight of the vehicle.

  • Low installation height: Increases installation flexibility
  • Bending stiffness & weight: High stiffness with minimal dead weight allows use with few fixing points. Elements can be assembled quickly and efficiently
  • Exceptional crash properties: Due to the possible alignment of the corrugated core and the non-splintering of the material

Components for entry aids

Bus entrance areas have to withstand exceptional stresses – extremely high load cycles, weather-related influences and contact with aggressive substances such as road salt are commonplace here.

  • High load-bearing capacity: Corrosion-protected lightweight aluminium panels withstand extreme surface and point loads
  • Durable and robust: Proven in manual folding ramps and electric ramps as well as in lift systems
  • Weather-resistant: Resists moisture, road salt and other environmental influences
Metawell Rampen Busbau
Metawell Decken Busbau

Panels and components for bus construction

Metawell® lightweight aluminium panels are used in bus construction for ceilings, floors, boot floors, side flaps, robust interior fittings, load-bearing body parts and stiffening elements.

  • Bending stiffness: High surface and point loads, larger spans with low weight
  • Resistance: To corrosion, stone chips and moisture
  • Adaptation to existing design concepts: Individual shaping and colouring through coating, painting, printing, laminating or, on request, powder coating.

Trucks & special Vehicles

Metawell® is frequently used in lorries and special-purpose vehicles (e.g. fire engines, ambulances, etc.), for example for cab rear walls, roofs, floors, shelving systems, fittings and flaps.

  • Appearance: Very smooth surfaces possible
  • Bending stiffness & weight: High stiffness with minimal dead weight allows use with few fixing points. Elements can be assembled quickly and efficiently
  • Corrosion protection: Cover sheets and core material of Metawell® are corrosion-protected, ideal for external weather conditions
Metawell Aufbauten Nutzfahrzeuge Moetefindt
Metawell KTM xbow

Sports cars & passenger cars

Metawell® can be used in a variety of ways in the construction of cars and sports cars: load-bearing body parts, underbody extensions, rear diffusers and crash elements, which must absorb enormous forces through plastic deformation.

  • Crash behaviour: Enormous forces can be absorbed through plastic deformation of the material.
  • Easy shaping: Curved components can also be manufactured.
  • Stone chips: No immediate floor replacement necessary compared to GRP.

Product features

Outstanding product features of Metawell® in the automotive sector
Lightweight. Stable. Excellent crash properties.

Metawell® aluminium lightweight construction panels are suitable for the automotive sector thanks to their combination of low weight and high rigidity with a low material height. Their good crash properties, recyclability and high corrosion protection enable unique solutions to be found.

Engineering expertise – Our dedicated engineering team provides support with design and implementation – even for complex applications.

Exceptional crash properties – The ability to align the shaft core and the non-splintering properties of the material enable excellent crash performance results to be achieved.

Component and system delivery – Thanks to our high level of vertical integration, we can supply components and systems tailored to technical requirements.

Durability due to corrosion resistance – 5000 series aluminium alloys with a minimum magnesium content of 2.7% and the use of an additional primer on all surfaces, including the core material, guarantee exceptionally high corrosion resistance.

Engineering expertise
From sheet to finished component

Metawell® not only offers high-quality lightweight aluminium sheets, but also comprehensive engineering expertise for the automotive sector. Our experience ranges from the initial concept idea to series production – we support our customers in the planning, design and implementation of tailor-made solutions.

Tailor-made solutions: Together with leading OEMs, we develop components that are precisely tailored to vehicle architecture, static requirements and functional needs.

Prototypes and tests: We support the development of prototypes, carry out mechanical tests and thus ensure reliable functionality in series production.

Ready for series production: Our solutions are designed for series production – from the first sample to fully tested series parts. This also includes the creation of technical drawings, production approvals and assembly concepts.

Practical optimisation: Through our close cooperation with vehicle manufacturers, we can optimise processes, reduce weight, shorten assembly times and increase material efficiency.

Easy processing and installation of Metawell®
Easy to work with using standard tools – also suitable for local content projects

Metawell® not only offers outstanding material properties, but also scores highly with its particularly easy and flexible processing. By using standard tools, projects can also be implemented where a high level of local content is to be achieved.

Processing instructions & downloads

We provide the following technical information to ensure safe and efficient processing:

Processing tips
Shaping Metawell® Aluflex

Metawell® products are corrosion-resistant, low-maintenance and durable.
Long-lasting protection and maximum safety

Metawell® products are made from particularly corrosion-resistant aluminium alloys and, thanks to their complete primer protection, are ideal for use in the automotive sector.

Corrosion protection at all levels: Every aluminium layer – even the corrugated core material – is coated on both sides with a specially developed corrosion protection primer. This protective coating clearly distinguishes Metawell® from other products, in which the core material often remains untreated.

Strong hold thanks to perfect adhesive bond: The primer not only protects against corrosion, but also forms the essential basis for a durable and stable adhesive bond – a crucial prerequisite for the longevity of our products.

High-quality alloy for demanding applications: Both the cover sheets and the core material are made of aluminium from the 5000 alloy series with a magnesium content of over 2.7%. These alloys are considered particularly corrosion-resistant and are therefore ideal for use in the automotive sector.

Sustainability
Metawell® lightweight construction solutions for the automotive industry

The use of Metawell® aluminium lightweight panels in the automotive sector is much more than a technical improvement – it is an active contribution to sustainable mobility. The significant reduction in weight significantly lowers energy consumption and emissions over the entire service life of a vehicle.

100% recyclable – no material separation required: Metawell® panels can be completely and easily recycled at the end of their life cycle – without any prior separation of materials.

Made from approx. 80% recycled aluminium: Our products consist of around 80% secondary aluminium – this saves natural resources and reduces the carbon footprint.

Less material. More efficiency: Thanks to the sophisticated design of Metawell®, less aluminium is used.

Raw material bank for your vehicle: Aluminium retains its value. At the end of its service life, Metawell® can be sold as a high-quality secondary raw material.

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