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NORMA Group launches new quick connector for electric cars

• Compact and lightweight design: ideal for requirements in e-cars and hybrids
• Particularly suitable for thermal management lines
• Quick connector saves around one third of CO2 in production

Maintal, Germany, October 28, 2020 - NORMA Group has developed a new quick connector for battery-powered vehicles. The eM Twist is extremely light and can be installed in a space-saving way. It is therefore ideally suited for the usage in thermal management systems in e-cars and hybrids. The eM Twist was developed for the VDA type spigot and it can be used in cooling water applications. Its assembly-friendly self-locking mechanism can be securely locked with a single movement and opened without tools by twisting the locking ring.

'The shift in vehicle drives towards lower-emission technologies offers enormous potential for us,' said Dr. Michael Schneider, CEO of NORMA Group. 'It is important to meet customer requirements precisely. With the eM Twist, we are expanding our portfolio for the growing electromobility market with an easy-to-install solution without compromising on safety.'

The eM Twist is optimized for use at operating temperatures of up to 110 °C and a maximum operating pressure of 2.5 bar. It is thus precisely geared to the temperature range and pressure requirements of electrically powered vehicles. Its low assembly force makes it easy to install. During development, NORMA Group's engineers concentrated on the essential components and the best possible use of materials. The connector saves around a third of CO2 in production and the supply chain compared to similar connectors in conventional cooling systems. The main reasons for this are the optimized use of raw materials in product design and less emissions through transport of the components.

'We are committed to further balance the impacts of our business with the various needs of the general public,' said Dr. Michael Schneider. 'As part of our environmental strategy, we are pursuing ambitious goals in the areas of climate, water and waste.' NORMA Group intends to reduce climate-damaging CO2 emissions at its production sites by 19.5 percent by 2024 compared to 2017. The company's own production footprint is the key element of its environmental strategy in that respect.

With the eM Twist, NORMA Group is expanding its portfolio of connection solutions for electromobility to include a quick connector for VDA type spigots. The eM Compact, which is already established on the market, is specially designed for thermal management applications within the battery pack. With the TP Flex plastic tube, the company offers a flexible and lightweight solution for cooling lines in fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
Production of the eM Twist will initially start at NORMA Group's plant in Pilica, Poland. In the future, production can be expanded to other locations.

The eM Twist was tested in NORMA Group's in-house test labs.

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The eM Twist quick connector is tailor-made for the usage in thermal management systems in e-cars and hybrids.

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