Abstract: A nodular cast alloy, a casting made therefrom, and a production process therefor, which has a perlitic-ferritic microstructure for cast iron products and has a high strength combined with good ductility and toughness even in the cast state, including, as nonferrous constituents, C, Si, Ni, Mn, Cu, Mg, Cr, Al, P, S and normal impurities, characterized in that the nodular cast alloy in the cast state without subsequent heat treatment achieves a high static strength of a 0.2% offset yield strength of ?600 MPa and a tensile strength of ?750 MPa combined with good ductility of an elongation at break A5 of from 2 to 10%.

Abstract: Step for an escalator as well as the method for manufacturing the step, wherein the step is configured as a one-piece die-cast light metal part containing a step plate, a skirt, at least one transverse rib, guide lugs, wherein the guide lugs are fastened solely on the skirt, and drive lugs wherein the drive lugs are each arranged and fastened solely on the step with a connecting web.

Abstract: Step element for an escalator or for a moving walkway, wherein the step element is configured as a one-piece die-cast aluminum part, comprising a step element skeleton and a step plate, wherein the step plate has a step profile, wherein the step profile has webs and grooves running in the travelling direction, wherein the webs are formed by two web arms running practically parallel to one another and by a connecting web face and the grooves run between the webs which are arranged in a row alongside one another.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy for components with increased rigidity, having a tensile yield strength Rp0.2>200 MPa and simultaneous elongation at break A>6% after a heat treatment, or a tensile yield strength Rp 0.2>120 MPa and simultaneously high elongation at break A>9% in the cast state, or >10% after a T6 heat treatment, in particular for structural and chassis components of a motor vehicle, containing 9 to 11.5 wt % silicon, 0.5 to 0.8 wt % manganese, 0.2 to 1.0 wt % magnesium, 0.1 to 1.0 wt % copper, 0.2 to 1.5 wt % zinc, 0.05 to 0.4 wt % zirconium, 0.01 to 0.4 wt % Cr, max. 0.2 wt % iron, max. 0.15 wt % titanium, 0.01 to 0.02 wt % strontium and the remainder as aluminum and production-related impurities with a maximum total of 0.5 wt %.

Abstract: A die cast part of a die casting mold having at least one first component comprising a pressure zone, at least one second component and at least one heat exchange chamber permeated by a fluid and formed by the components for controlling the temperature of the pressure zone. The first component comprises a heat transfer surface integral to at least one wall of the heat exchange chamber and thermally associated with the pressure zone, and the pressure zone bounds at least one region of the gate region. The second component comprises at least one fluid guiding protrusion protruding into the heat transfer chamber and/or a fluid guiding recess open toward the first component. The fluid guiding recess forms at least one portion of the heat exchange chamber and/or the fluid guiding protrusion and/or the fluid guiding recess forms a flow contour surface of the second component in particular adapted to the curve of the heat transfer surface.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy for components having increased strength with a yield point Rp0.2>120 MPa and at the same time an elongation at break A>7% in the cast state, a yield point Rp0.2>200 MPa and at the same time an elongation at break A>6% after a T5 heat treatment or a yield point Rp0.2>200 MPa and at the same time a high elongation at break A>9% after a T6 heat treatment, in particular for structural and chassis parts of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a die cast part (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) of a die casting mold (5, 6, 7), having at least one first component (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) comprising a pressure zone (24, 25, 40, 60), at least one second component (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) and at least one heat exchange chamber (27, 36, 43, 51, 55, 62) permeated by a fluid and formed by the components (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22) for controlling the temperature of the pressure zone (24, 25, 40, 60), wherein the first component (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) comprises a heat transfer surface (34, 41, 61) integral to at least one wall of the heat exchange chamber (27, 36, 43, 51, 55, 62) and thermally associated with the pressure zone (24, 25, 40, 60).

Abstract: A spheriodal cast alloy for producing cast iron products with great mechanical strength, high-wear resistance and a high degree of ductility. The alloy comprises the following as non-iron components: between 2.5 and 2.8 wt. % C, between 2.4 and 3.4 wt. % Si, between 0.02 and 0.08 wt. % P, between 0.02 and 0.06 wt. % Mg, between 0.01 and 0.05 wt. % Cr, between 0.002 and 0.02 wt. % Al, between 0.0005 and 0.015 wt. % S, between 0.0002 and 0.002 wt. % B and conventional impurities. The alloy contains between 3.0 and 3.7 wt. % C, between 2.6 and 3.4 wt. % Si, between 0.02 and 0.05 wt. % P, between 0.025 and 0.045 wt. % Mg, between 0.01 and 0.03 wt. % Cr, between 0.003 and 0.017 wt. % Al, between 0.0005 and 0.012 wt. % S and between 0.0004 and 0.002 wt. % B. The alloy is used for example to produce chassis parts or brake discs in the automobile industry.

Abstract: Aluminium alloy for components having increased strength with a yield point Rp0.2>120 MPa and at the same time an elongation at break A>7% in the cast state, a yield point Rp0.2>200 MPa and at the same time an elongation at break A>6% after a T5 heat treatment or a yield point Rp0.2>200 MPa and at the same time a high elongation at break A>9% after a T6 heat treatment, in particular for structural and chassis parts of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: Pivot bearing for a wheel suspension, in particular for a front axle of a motor vehicle, containing a wheel bearing receiver, a steering arm, a spring strut receiver with a damper clamping and a carrier rib, wherein the damper clamping of the spring strut receiver faces the vehicle outside and the pivot bearing has an opening in the region between the wheel bearing receiver and the damper clamping.