Introduction to BRIST Axle

as of April 2018

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BRIST was founded in 2015 through the acquisition of VOITH Turbo

shares – first 49% in 2014 and the remaining 51% in 2015
VOITH Turbo Origins of BRIST

49% of the company stakes were sold to

VOITH Turbo Drive Mr. Remzi Oduncu and Mr. Ahmet
Systems B.V. was Hacıyunus through MBO, and the
constituted in Twello company name was changed to VOITH
(Netherlands) Turbo BRIST Axle Systems S.R.L.
2005 2014 Starting from 2015, the
company started
operating as BRIST Axle
with the plenary
authority of Mr.
2009 2015 Hacıyunus and Mr.
The company moved Remaining 51% the company Oduncu in management
to Montichiarri (Italy) stakes were sold to minor
and was registered shareholders, and the company
as VOITH Turbo name was changed to BRIST Axle
Drive Systems Systems S.R.L. (VOITH Turbo
S.R.L. name has dropped-off from the
company title)

1MBO: Management Buy Out

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BRIST aims to become primary solution partner of bus manufacturers

through bringing the differentiation opportunity with customization
Vision and Value Proposition

Vision
Become primary solution partner of bus manufacturers through providing them the
opportunity to differentiate in the competition

How?

Value Proposition

Customization Flexibility Field Experience

Tailor-made systems No batch limits; innovative Foresight to potential problems
solutions through extensive systems solutions for any driven by the proven field
engineering capabilities volume experience in harsh conditions

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Footprint of BRIST travels around the globe through its valuable

business partners
Selected Customers around the Globe

Turkey

Canada

Slovenia

France

Indonesia

Poland / Slovakia

Russia

United Kingdom

Switzerland

China

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BRIST offers a wide range of axle solutions especially after 7 brand

new products launched in 2017
Overview to Product Portfolio
Product Availability

Bus
Segment

I II III IV
Rigid Front Independent Front Independent Drive Rear Drive
Suspension Suspension Suspension Axle

17.5” n/a

19.5” n/a

22.5” n/a n/a

V E-Drive Solutions

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Traditional RFS from 4.1t to 5.5t FAW1 offers optimized axle weight,
customized drop center and unitized hub bearing
I Rigid Front Suspension (RFS)
a. Traditional
Distance
Wheel
Axle Load Between Axle
Vehicle Width Steering Wheel Size
Type Max. Leaf Spring Weight
(mm) Angle (mm)
(kgf) Pads (kg)
Max.
(mm)

17.5″x6″
RFS 41-175 (TRUCK) 4.100 2.050/2.100 790 50° 212
Bolt Circle 222

17.5″x6.75″
RFS 41-175 (BUS) 4.100 2.250/2.300 790 50° 219
Bolt Circle 222

17.5″x6.75″
RFS 45-175 (BUS) 4.500 2.250/2.300 880 50° 227
Bolt Circle 245

19.5″x7.5″
RFS 55-195 5.500 2.300/2.400 790 55° 297
Bolt Circle 275

1FAV: Front Axle Weight

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Traditional RFS are widely used on midi-buses and light/medium

range trucks
I Rigid Front Suspension (RFS)
a. Traditional

ISUZU Turkey (AIOS) ISUZU Turkey (AIOS)

NPR 10 / NPR 3D TORA

ISUZU Turkey (AIOS) ISUZU Turkey (AIOS)

TURQUISE NOVO LUX

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Deep drop versions are engineered to fit into limited space, avoiding
any collision at lowered engine position for flat floor passage in front
I Rigid Front Suspension (RFS)
b. Deep Drop Rigid
Distance
Axle Wheel
Vehicle Drop Between Axle
Load Steering Wheel Size
Type Width Value Leaf Spring Weight
Max. Angle (mm)
(mm) (mm) Pads (kg)
(kgf) Max.
(mm)

17.5″x6″
268 to
RDD 45-175 4.500 2.400/2450 114 N/A 51° Bolt Circle
305*
205

17.5″x6″
RDD 42-175 4.200 2.300/2.350 150 1100 51° 255 Bolt Circle
245

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Deep drop products are generally used by “city-bus” like

applications, ready to fit to chassis at lowered engine position
I Rigid Front Suspension (RFS)
b. Deep Drop Rigid

ISUZU Turkey (AIOS) OTOKAR

NOVO CITI SULTAN LF

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BRIST’s patented maintenance-free T-joint design in IFS avoids the

need of having central lubrication system (cost saving)
II Independent Front Suspension (IFS)
a. Traditional
Axle Typical
Wheel Axle
Load Vehicle Tire Size Wheel Size
Type Wheel Cut Travel Weight
Max. Length Max. (mm)
(mm) (kg)
(kgf) (m)

17.5″x6.75″
IFS TJ41-175 4.100 6 to 8 235/75 R17.5″ 54°/42.5° ± 80 278 Bolt Circle
205

19.5″x7.5″
IFS TJ55-195 5.500 7 to 9 265/70 R19.5″ 55°/43° ± 85 412 Bolt Circle
275

22.5″x7.5″
IFS TJ58-225 5.800 8 to 10 275/70 R22.5″ 55°/45° ± 90 469 Bolt Circle
335

22.5″x9″
IFS TJC 80-225 8.100 10 to 18 315/70 R22.5″ 55°/45° ± 90 478 Bolt Circle
335

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Traditional IFS are widely used on many buses and coaches

II Independent Front Suspension (IFS)

a. Traditional

KARSAN ISUZU Turkey (AIOS) OTOKAR

ATAK CITIBUS VECTIO

GRANDEWEST KARSAN OTOKAR

VICINITY AVANCITY TERRITO

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New generation is even more lighter and compact than the traditional
version, re-engineered in new kinematics offers longer service life
II Independent Front Suspension (IFS)
b. New Generation
Axle Typical
Wheel Axle
Load Vehicle Wheel Wheel Size
Type Tire Size Max. Travel Weight
Max. Length Cut (mm)
(mm) (kg)
(kgf) (m)

19.5″x7.5″
IFS TJC 55-195 5.500 7 to 9 265/70 R19.5″ 55°/44° ± 90 380 Bolt Circle
275

22.5″x9″
IFS TJC 80-225 8.000 10 to 18 315/70 R22.5″ 55°/49° ± 90 460 Bolt Circle
319

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The new generation IFS is carried by BMC’s Neo City bus, which won
the award of “Design Label 2017” in BUSWORLD Kortrijk 2017
II Independent Front Suspension (IFS)
b. New Generation

BMC
NEO CITY

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Steered & Driven Independent Drive Suspension is available at

single or dual reduction
III Independent Drive Suspension (IDS)
a. Driven & Steered
Axle Wheel
Wheel Axle Hub
Load Steering Diff.
Type Travel Tire Size Weight Reduction
Max. Angle Ratio
(mm) (kg) Ratio
(kgf) Max.

IDS TJ 105-225 10.500 35 ° ± 90 385/55 R22.5” 574 5.29:1 N/A

2.23:1
IDS TJ 105-225 HR 10.500 35 ° ± 90 385/55 R22.5” 650 or 4.00:1
1.50:1

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The first Apron bus in the world, was fitted with BRIST’s Driven &
Steered IDS
III Independent Drive Suspension (IDS)
a. Driven & Steered

BMC
APRON

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Non-Driven & Steered version of IDS fulfills the needs in multi-axle

bus applications
III Independent Drive Suspension (IDS)
b. Non-Driven & Steered
Axle Load Wheel Wheel
Axle Weight
Type Max. Steering Travel Tire Size
(kg)
(kgf) Angle Max. (mm)

IS TJ 105-225 10.500 35 ° ± 90 574 385/55 R22.5″

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TAM Europe was one of the pioneer companies implementing

BRIST’s Non-Driven & Steered Independent Drive Suspension
III Independent Drive Suspension (IDS)
b. Non-Driven & Steered

TAM EUROPE
VERO

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Z-Drive is a unique configuration developed for buses with the

engine installed in transversal layout to shorten rear overhang
IV Rear Drive Axle (RDA)
a. Z-Drive
Axle
Axle
Wheel Axle Suspen Weig Wheel
Load Diff.
Type Travel Gear Tire Size Max. sion ht Size
Max. Offset1
(mm) Ratio Type (w/o (mm)
(kgf)
Oil)

Air/leaf
17.5×6.75
spring 412 kg
RDA 65-175/A35 6.500 ± 85 4.45:1 73 245/75 R17.5″ Bolt Circle
susp. 2 as bare
bellows
205

469 kg
as bare
Air 17.5×6.75
RDA 65-175/A35 6.500 ± 85 4.45:1 192 245/75 R17.5″ suspension Bolt Circle
600 kg
4 bellows 205
as fully
dressed

1outboarded to RH side
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Z-Drive is implemented in city bus applications of Isuzu and Karsan

IV Rear Drive Axle (RDA)

a. Z-Drive

KARSAN
ATAK

KARSAN ISUZU Turkey (AIOS)

STAR NOVO CITI

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Inverted Portal offers max. corridor width, higher ground clearance,

compact dimension in height and less system weight
IV Rear Drive Axle (RDA)
b. Inverted Portal
Axle Output Axle
Diff. Axle Whell
Load Torque Tilting Weight
ype Input Gear Tire Size Max Size
Max. Max Angle w/o Oil
Angle Ratio (mm)
(kgf) (Nm) (kg)

19.5″x7.5″
265/70 R19.5″
BRA104-195 DC/A75 10.400 35.000 7° 75° 4.86:1 711 Bolt Circle
twin
275

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The new generation IFS is carried by BMC’s Neo City bus, which won
the award of “Design Label 2017” in BUSWORLD Kortrijk 2017
IV Rear Drive Axle (RDA)
b. Inverted Portal

BMC
NEO CITY

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Steerable independent axle w/ hub motor suspended on chassis is a

new concept, which will outperform current electrified axles in market
V E-Drive Solutions – IDS & IFS

Drive unit is
fixed on
chassis

Compact packaging -
Integration of planetary
gear on wheel hub will
reduce the size of drive
unit

ARRIVAL
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Single Speed Transmission is available at 2 different gear ratios for

electric vehicle applications – firstly implemented by Karsan
V E-Drive Solutions – Single Speed Transmission

Max Input Torque (Nm) 340

Permissible Max Input Speed (rpm) 11.800

Gear Ratio 18.4:1 or 12.5:1

Continuous Power (kW) 75

Maximum Power (kW) 125

Continuous Torque (Nm) 150

Maximum Torque (Nm) 250 to 340

Maximum Speed (rpm) 11.400

Input Shaft External Spline ANSI B92.1

(direct mounted e-motor) 21Zx25.4/50.8×45
Output Hub Spline ANSI B92.1
(to half shafts) 21Zx24/48×37.5

Central Bevel Gear Axle Diff. 50:50 (not lockable)

Centering and Sealing of 2.7 (oil type Shell S6

Half Shafts Integrated (liter) GXME 75W80

Oil Capacity (kg) 45 (w/o oil)

KARSAN
JEST

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BRIST Product Center

Montichiari (BS), ITALY
Production Cells per Product Group

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BRIST Product Center

Montichiari (BS), ITALY
Quality Dashboards

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BRIST Product Center

Montichiari (BS), ITALY
Warehouses

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BRIST Product Center

Montichiari (BS), ITALY
Final Product Stock Area

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BRIST Product Center

Montichiari (BS), ITALY
Test Center

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