The role of aluminium in engine mounts
Engine mounts and engine assemblies play a critical role in securing the engine to a vehicle’s chassis while reducing vibrations and noise, absorbing shocks during driving and increasing vehicle handling. To achieve these requirements, the parts must be durable and strong with high resistance to corrosion – without adding too much weight to the vehicle.
Why choose aluminium
Aluminium’s highly appreciated strength to weight ratio allows for strong and durable engine mounts all while adding minimal weight to the vehicle with many benefits:
Vehicle performance running economy
Keeping vehicle weight low helps improve fuel efficiency and allow for a better driving experience through improved handling and reduced noise and vibration.
Strong and durable
Despite its light weight, aluminium provides robust strength, ensuring engine mounts can withstand the dynamic forces encountered during vehicle operation.
Corrosion Resistance
The natural oxide layer on aluminium surfaces offers excellent resistance to corrosion, extending the lifespan of engine mounts even in harsh environments.
Cost efficiency
Due to its high strength, engine mounts can be produced with less overall material when using aluminium resulting in lower costs. When using extrusion as a production method, parts can become even more cost efficient due to the ability of producing many parts in a streamlined production system with minimal waste material.
Enhanced products through extrusion
The extrusion process itself plays a critical role in improving modern vehicles. From design flexibility to functionality and cost efficiency, there are many benefits that vehicle designers can utilize.
Simplified manufacturing
Aluminium extrusions can be formed into complex, near-net shapes, reducing the need for secondary machining and minimizing scrap.
Faster assembly
Extruded profiles can reduce the number of required joining components, streamlining production and reducing labor costs.
Design flexibility
Increased versatility for creating shapes and profiles that meet functional requirements, while incorporating vehicle integration needs.
Shaping the future of engine mount applications
Applying the benefits of aluminium extrusion to vehicles is our expertise. Our technical and extrusion experts are ready to work with you from initial design concepts through to final products with our plants offering the full production cycle.
Starting with standard or bespoke profiles, we have robotic capabilities for CNC Machining, Bending, Forming, Punching, Surface Treatment and Assembly for efficient, reliable production. From cradles and subframes, to mounting brackets and isolation components, consider aluminium extrusion for your next engine mount project.
Updated: May 20, 2025
