Material of the quality SZBS800 + Z is used both in the car body and in the chassis. In the car body, the material is used primarily for safety-relevant components such as reinforcements and support structures.
In addition to the conventional hot strip version, the SZBS800 can be produced with the surface coatings ZM (StronSal®) and Z (hot dipped galvanized). Owing to the chemical composition of both support material and coating, a good weldability is given.
Because of its very good fatigue properties the SZBS800 + Z is particularly suitable for components in the chassis area that are subjected to high dynamic loads. The components benefit from the weight saving potential as well as the high strength of the material. Typical applications are as transverse control arms, trailing arms and spring control arms.