Federal-Mogul's Magnum Monosteel piston revealed

The Magnum Monosteel piston is in development testing with major global commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers in Europe and North America.

01 Nov 2010 | 5171 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk

Unique design

The key differentiator for the Magnum, however, is its unique ‘double-band’ piston skirt design — a first for modern diesel pistons. The double-band skirt helps to reduce frictional drag and reduces the overall piston skirt area by 40 percent, making this innovative design feature the primary contributor to ...

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