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MINE
BLAST SURVIVABILITY
Hutchinson’s aluminum wheel and countermine runflat fared best
compared to all other test conditions. Aluminum wheel with
Countermine VFI demonstrated 30% less acceleration than the
Steel wheel with the Countermine VFI. |
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WEIGHT
SAVINGS
50%
weight savings estimated 30 kg per wheel on RG31
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Aluminum...
-Is a lighter material
compared to Steel
-Reduces vehicle weight,
without reducing axle loading
-Improves fuel economy
-Has Dynamic behavior
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MINE
BLAST SURVIVABILITY TEST RESULTS |
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Steel Blast Results |
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OFF-ROAD DURABILITY |
CORROSION RESISTANCE |
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- 6000-series aluminum alloy has excellent natural corrosion
protection characteristics
- Self protects through the process of oxidation.
- 30+ years of proven use in harsh corrosion environment for
military and commercial applications.
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Aluminum
demonstrated better impact absorption capabilities compared to
steel, and should be considered better than steel for
ballistic/impact resistance. Testing confirmed the ballistic
resistance of forged aluminum. |
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