Application of Polymer Materials to Increase the Frost Resistance of Nonmetallic Air Suspension Elements

The possibility of using impregnation compositions for servicing the rubber elements of the air suspension of road vehicles is estimated. As impregnating compositions, Solidol (cheapest general-purpose grease) and an anaerobic AN-1U material (more expensive impregnation composition) are used. The use of impregnation compositions in the maintenance of the rubber elements of the air suspension of road vehicles is shown to increase their resistance to negative temperatures, to minimize material cracking, and, consequently, to increase the service life of the suspension. The capabilities of the LS-Dyna software package for solving engineering problems are demonstrated. The current directions of further research in this field are considered.