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About Gebauer & Griller Consulting and EngineeringGebauer & Griller was established in 1940 and since Our success is based on the philosophy of findingthen has developed into one of the leading producers just the right solution for each customer requirement.of cables and wires. Our know-how, state-of-the-art technology as wellAccording to our strategic focus we offer – on a as constant modernisation pave the way for a widelynational and international level – a large variety of automated production system.cables and wires as well as products tailor-madeto customers’ requirements and specifications. An Specialists in the fields of cable constructioninnovative team of specialists and the company‘s own and assembly are working together with ourproduction facilities ensure optimal customer support. customers to develop innovative and costoptimised wiring concepts.Continuous enhancement of products guarantee highquality products and optimization of quality and costs. It is our aim to maintain the high standard in theSuccessful product development coupled with a area of product development and continue topermanent modernisation and expansion of our expand it together with our customers.production plants has led to the result thatGebauer & Griller products are globally applied. Our products comply with international standards and specific requirements of our customers. BasedA sophisticated quality management employing the on our experience and competence as a leadinglatest test instruments and laboratory equipment manufacturer of wires and cables, we give the highestensures top quality – proven in series production priority to customer benefits.of premium-class vehicles as well as high-volumeproduction. Individual collaboration and personal support guarantee a successful working relationship. 2

AluminumAluminum as Conductor Material Aluminum: Core CompetencyThe excellent conductivity and ductility make copper the ■ Gebauer & Griller have been supplying flexiblestandard material for cables and wires. But in comparison aluminum harnesses to the automotive industry forto aluminum, it is heavy and expensive. The switch to the 15+ years. (BMW, VW, Fiat/Chrysler, Daimler, etc.)much more cost-effective and the lighter aluminum is a ■ Gebauer & Griller Technology is State-of-the-Art bothinteresting option. for aluminum wires and aluminum contacting with its patented welding and soldering technology■ Cost reduction ■ Gebauer & Griller aluminum harnesses can be applied■ Weight reduction in a large scope of environments and requirements■ Flexible cables (such as humidity, vibration, etc.)■ Easy handling■ Lower risk of theft, etc. Full Integration ofWith the specially developed and protected contacting Wire Manufacturingtechnologies, Gebauer & Griller has achieved to avoid theissue of electrochemical corrosion with copper or copper- ■ Copper and Aluminum Drawing Unitsalloy terminals. ■ Stranding and Bunching Machines ■ Insulation Compounding PlantCross Section ■ Core Extrusion LinesAluminum has about 61% conductivity of copper ■ Wire Braiding and■ To get the same resistance a 63% bigger cross Helically Lapping Machines section is needed (30% higher Diameter) ■ Sheath Extrusion Lines■ Cross section of up to 240 mm2 (150 mm2 Cu) ■ Spooling MachinesWeight ReductionThe specific weight of copper is 3,3-times higher than thatof aluminum. An aluminum conductor needs only about50% of the metal weight to reach the same resistance.Lower Material CostsCurrently the aluminum price is about 40% of the Copperprice.Pure Metal Price: Aluminum vs. Copper = 1 : 5(50% Weight x 40% Price = 20%)3 www.griller.at

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