Resistance of the Nonmetallic Air Suspension Elements of Cars to Negative Temperatures

The operating conditions of the nonmetallic air suspension elements of road vehicles are studied and analyzed. The strength characteristics of the nonmetallic air suspension elements under the influence of negative temperatures are estimated. Negative temperatures are experimentally found to increase in the stiffness of the rubber part of the air spring bellow. The structural changes at negative temperatures are analyzed. One of the ways to increase the resistance of the nonmetallic elements of the air suspension to negative temperatures is shown to be the use of anaerobic impregnating compositions.