NORMA Group has secured a new contract to supply eM Safe quick connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles by a large US-based car maker. Starting in 2027, NORMA Group will deliver quick connectors for the battery thermal management of the vehicles.
With a volume of around €14 million, the contract is for 90,000 electric cars to be equipped every year until 2034. The new BEV platform consists of cost-efficient electric vehicles, aiming to support expansion of electric mobility among a wide range of customers.
“We have a longstanding relationship with the OEM, as we have been supplying it with joining technology for combustion engine cars for many years,” explains Mark Wilhelms, CEO at NORMA Group. “We are now excited to collaborate on the road towards electric mobility. With our engineering expertise, global quality standards and certifications, we are an ideal development partner for car makers broadening their portfolio of low emission mobility.”
The eM Safe quick connector is specifically tailored to meet requirements in battery electric vehicles and includes a flow optimised geometry to support a consistent pressure level of the cooling fluid. The quick connector was designed according to standards of the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), thus catering to international markets.
With two sealing O-rings, the connector offers a redundancy, helping to prevent leaks. This means in the assembly process, the connection can only be locked when the spigot is correctly positioned and securely connected. This so-called Poka-Yoke function prevents assembly error, adding extra safety to the connection.
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