SSAB and Trelleborg in collaboration on fossil-free steel for brake pad shims
SSAB has reached an agreement with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to deliver fossil-free steel to be used in anti-squeal plates, so-called shims for brake pads. Shims are an important part used for eliminating brake noise, especially in electric cars where annoying sounds are heard more clearly.Demand for sustainable components is high among vehicle manufacturers. This is especially true in the growing electric car segment, where the materials in the car account for a large part of the remaining carbon dioxide emissions after the exhaust gases have been eliminated. Therefore,