The assembly section of new cabs at the KAMAZ Automobile Plant received a commercial batch of new localised component, Floor Carpet Kit, for KAMAZ-5490 tractor units and for KAMAZ-65206 and KAMAZ-65207 trucks. The new floor covering became an alternative to the products from Daimler, whose deliveries would cease in October. Thirty-six cabs have already tried the first carpet kits. This event was preceded by a lot of work, started early in the year.
The selection of the supplier was followed by the purchase of two test kits for trial assembly. Russian carpets have passed necessary tests in the laboratories of the KAMAZ Research and Development Centre and in the non-metallic materials laboratory of the Technology Centre. Tests were conducted to assess frost resistance at - 45°C, fire resistance, heat resistance at + 80°C, oil resistance, face layer strength, and sound absorption coefficient. As a result, a positive opinion was received for its manufacturing application.
The new parts are made of polyurethane foam covered with a layer of durable artificial leather using the advanced Skin Spray technology process. It has excellent sound-absorbing properties and good-looking appearance. Regular shipments of carpets will commence in the autumn. The nominated supplier is currently expanding its facilities to ensure full import substitution and uninterrupted supply.
Based on the KAMAZ press service information