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News Release from: BERU F1 Systems | Subject: Systems Wire in Composite
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2007
Jaguar pioneers novel wiring loom
The exciting new Jaguar C-XF is the first application of motorsport specialist BERU F1 Systems Wire in Composite (WiC) technology.
The exciting new Jaguar C-XF is the first application of motorsport specialist BERU F1 Systems Wire in Composite (WiC) technology WiC completely encloses wiring looms in a bespoke carbon fibre sleeve, protecting them from damage
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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In harmony with the C-XF, the technology also improves durability, packaging, weight, performance and aesthetics, a considerable advance over existing wiring looms.
As the first ever vehicle to use the technology, the Jaguar C-XF surges ahead of expected applications in the highest levels of motorsport and the aerospace industry, with the loom replacing the standard main engine wiring loom.
For Jaguar's design department, WiC offers the freedom to form looms to virtually any shape, even incorporating sharp bend radii.
With a high sheen finish and herringbone carbon pattern, instead of being concealed, the loom can become an intrinsic part of the under-bonnet design, opening further new areas for designers to explore.
"BERU F1 Systems is pleased that the debut should be on such an important and prestigious vehicle", says BERU F1 Systems' Managing Director John Bailey.
"WiC technology offers designers and engineers fresh opportunities to optimise their design whether that is for performance, weight or appearance".
"With Jaguar so synonymous with design, it is highly appropriate that the C-XF is the first car to apply the technology".
Although the technology was developed with motorsport in mind, WiC is proving to be highly applicable to road cars.
The carbon fibre used improves electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) resulting in lower electrical noise and the enclosed design increases security of the CAN network for units outside the body-in-white.
The technology is close to being production feasible.
BERU F1 Systems believes a road car programme is possible within 18 months, and a motorsport application is likely to be on track before then.
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