Products

The Company
VOITH Turbo Origins
BRIST was originated through VOITH Turbo Drive Systems.

VOITH Turbo BRIST Axle

Drive Systems S.r.l. Systems S.r.l

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Acquisition of Acquisition of remaining
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Axle and Transmission for the Future of Commercial Vehicles

BRIST is a full-system supplier of axles and transmission for vans, trucks and buses,
with a lot of activities going on in e-mobility sphere.

Lightweight Modular Field Proven

Minimum 10% lighter system Optional steering and drive 20+ years proven track
weight compared to best features, as well as quick record in field with more
competitor customization opportunity than 10 billion kilometers

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 Portfolio Overview
▪ BRIST offers a big variety of innovative axle and transmissions which are optimized
for bus, truck and van applications.

Category Sub-Category Illustration 16.0" Rim 17.5" Rim 19.5" Rim 22.5" Rim

Independent Front Next

Suspension Generation

Independent
Drive
Independent Suspension
e-Drive
Units Single Speed
Transmission

Conventional
Rigid Front
Suspension
Deep Drop

Z-Drive

Rigid Drive
T-Drive
Axles

Inverted
Portal

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 Independent Front Suspension
Next Generation
▪ BRIST is a pioneer company in independent suspension technology with its
broad coverage from 2.0t to 12.t axle loading, specifically optimized for the right
rim-size.
▪ BRIST independent suspensions fit well with bus, truck and van applications.
▪ Extra light system weight, optimized scrub radius and compact packaging
dimension in height (low silhouette) are other key features of BRIST independent
front suspensions.

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 Independent Front Suspension
Next Generation

Versions

Typical
Maximum Maximum Wheel Axle
Type Vehicle Wheel Cut Wheel Size
Axle Load Tire Size Travel Weight1
Length
ask for 16.0″x6.0″
IDS BJ 30-160 3,000 kgf 4-7 m 235/65 R16.0″ ± 80 130 kg
further info Bolt Circle 130

17.5″x6.75″
IFS TJC 45-175 4,500 kgf 6-8 m 235/75 R17.5″ 54°/42.5° ± 80 278 kg
Bolt Circle 205

19.5″x7.5″
IFS TJC 55-195 5,500 kgf 7-9 m 265/70 R19.5″ 55°/44° ± 90 380 kg
Bolt Circle 275

22.5″x7.5″
IFS TJ 58-225 5,800 kgf 8-10 m 275/70 R22.5″ 55°/45° ± 90 469 kg
Bolt Circle 335

22.5″x9″
IFS TJC 80-225 8,000 kgf 10-18 m 315/70 R22.5″ 55°/49° ± 90 460 kg
Bolt Circle 335

ask for 22.5″x13″

IS TJC 120-225 12,000 kgf 10-32 m 445/65 R22.5″ ± 80 572 kg
further info Bolt Circle 335

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 Independent e-Drive Unit
Independent e-Drive Suspension
▪ BRIST independent e-drive suspensions offer axle load from 3.0t to 12.0t, while
offering central or corner drive options.
▪ Coupling option with BRIST single speed or two speed transmission.
▪ While having preferred partners, BRIST is able to integrate any electric motor
selected by the vehicle manufacturer.
▪ Rear steering can be optionally provided.

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 Independent e-Drive Unit
Independent e-Drive Suspension

Versions

Typical Hub
Max Axle Wheel System Differential
Type vehicle Tire Size Reduction
Load Travel Weight1 ratio
length Ratio
12.5:1
IDS BJ 30-160 3,000 kgf 4-7 m ± 80 R16.0” 182 kg or n/a
18.5:1
12.5:1
IDS TJ 45-175 4,500 kgf 7-9 m ± 90 235/75 R17.5″ 375 kg or n/a
18.5:1
1.33:1 4.42:1
IDS TJC 120-225 HR 12,000 kgf 10-32 m ± 80 445/65 R22.5” 730 kg or or
1.50:1 5.07:1

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 Independent e-Drive Unit
Single Speed Transmission
▪ BRIST electric drive single speed transmission is a good fit for the front wheeled
vehicles with the engine installed in transversal configuration, at high gear ratio.
▪ Single speed transmission is available at 2 different gear ratios for electric
vehicle applications with an option of disengagement feature for 4WD.

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 Independent e-Drive Unit
Single Speed Transmission

Versions

Parameters Values

Maximum Input Torque 340 Nm

Permissible Maximum Input Speed 11,400 rpm

Gear Ratio 18.47:1 or 12.39:1

Continuous Power 75 kW

Maximum Power 125 kW

Continuous Torque 150 Nm

Input Shaft External Spline ANSI B92.1 21Zx25.4/50.8x45

direct mounted e-motor
Output Hub Spine ANSI B92.1 31Zx23/48x37.5
to the half shafts

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

Transmission Weight1 45 kg (w/o oil)

1 excluding oil.

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 Rigid Front Suspension
Conventional Types
▪ BRIST offers different versions of rigid front suspensions varying from 4.1t to
6.0t axle loading, which are widely used for midi-buses and light / medium
trucks.
▪ Amongst competitors, BRIST rigid front suspensions differentiates through its
optimized axle weight, customized drop center and compact wheel-ends with
unitized hub bearing.
▪ Significantly low warranty claims recorded over the last 10 years prove the
success of BRIST rigid front suspensions in field.

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 Rigid Front Suspension
Conventional Types

Versions

Maximum
Distance
Maximum Wheel Axle
Type Vehicle Width between Leaf Wheel Size
Axle Load Steering Weight1
Spring Pads
Angle

RFS 41-175 17.5″x6″

4,100 kgf 2,050 - 2,100 mm 790 mm 50° 212 kg
(Truck) Bolt Circle 222

RFS 41-175 17.5″x6.75″

4,100 kgf 2,250 - 2,300 mm 880 mm 50° 219 kg
(Bus) Bolt Circle 222

RFS 45-175 17.5″x6″

4,500 kgf 2,250 - 2,300 mm 880 mm 50° 227 kg
(Bus) Bolt Circle 245

19.5″x7.5″
RFS 55-195 5,500 kgf 2,300 - 2,400 mm 790 mm 55° 297 kg
Bolt Circle 275

RFS 60-175 17.5"x6.75"

6,000 kgf 2,250 - 2,300 mm 792 mm 45° 244 kg
(Bus) Bolt Circle 275

RFS 60-195 19.5"x7.5″

6,000 kgf 2,400 mm 792 mm 45° 303 kg
(Bus) Bolt Circle 275

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 Rigid Front Suspension
Deep Drop Types
▪ BRIST offers different versions of rigid deep drop varying from 4.2t to 5.5t axle
loading, which are widely used are city-bus like applications, ready to fit to
chassis.
▪ Compromising the gap between engine sump and axle beam, and certain level of
ground clearance; deep drop versions have been engineered to fit into the tight
space, avoiding any collision of engine at its lowered position for flat floor
passage in front.
▪ BRIST deep drops have proven its performance in most difficult climate and
terrain conditions such as Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkey and East Europe.

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 Rigid Front Suspension
Deep Drop Types

Versions

Distance Maximum
Maximum Drop between Wheel Axle
Type Vehicle Width Wheel Size
Axle Load Value Leaf Spring Steering Weight1
Pads Angle

17.5″x6″
RDD 42-175 4,200 kgf 2,350 – 2,400 mm 167 mm 1,100 mm 53° 255 kg
Bolt Circle 245

17.5″x6″
RDD 45-175 4,500 kgf 2,400 – 2,450 mm 114 mm 1,440 mm 51° 280 kg
Bolt Circle 205

19,5”x7,5”
RDD 55-195 5,500 kgf 2,400 – 2,450 mm 145 mm 1,362 mm 52° 320 kg
Bolt circle 275

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 Rear Drive Axle
Z-Drive Types
▪ BRIST Z-Drive is a unique configuration specifically developed for buses with the
engine installed in transversal layout to shorten rear overhang, which provide
optimized seat configuration and optimized weight for the bus.
▪ Z-Drive axle is supplied with its Angle Drive Unit at the same input flange angle.

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 Rear Drive Axle
Z-Drive Types

Versions

Max Axle Wheel Axle Gear Diff. Maximum Suspension Axle

Type Wheel Size
Load Travel Ratio Offset Tire Size Type Weight1

Air / leaf
17.5×6.75
RDA 65-175/A35 6,500 kgf 4.45:1 spring
± 85 73 mm 245/75 R17.5″ 370 kg Bolt Circle
2 air bellows 3.85:1 suspension
205
2 bellows
Air 17.5×6.75
RDA 65-175/A35 6,500 kgf 4.45:1
± 85 192 mm 245/75 R17.5″ suspension 370 kg Bolt Circle
4 air bellows 3.85:1
4 bellows 205
Air 19.5×8.25
RDA 105-195/A35 10,500 kgf 174.5
± 90 5.5:1 285/70 R19.5″ suspension 556 kg Bolt Circle
4 air bellows mm
4 bellows 275

Angle Drive Unit

Max Input
Type Max Input Speed Gear Ratio Weight2 Oil Capacity
Torque

ADU 65/A35 4,500 rpm 4,590 Nm 0.967:1 64 kg 3.0 l

ADU 104/A35 3000 rpm 7,020 Nm 0.967:1 78 kg 2.5 l

1 excluding oil ,and loose suspension elements being out of basic scope of supply, which can vary upon customer specifications.
2 excluding oil.

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 Rear Drive Axle
T-Drive Types
▪ BRIST rear drive axle 90° might be used in both rear and front engine options.
▪ This axle can also be supplied as fully dressed with various suspension options.

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 Rear Drive Axle
T-Drive Types

Versions

Diff.
Max Axle Tilting Axle Gear Maximum Axle
Type Input Wheel Size
Load Angle Ratio Tire Size Weight1
Angle

215/75 R17.5″ 17.5×6.00″

RDA 65-175/A90 6,550 kgf 3.5° 90° 5.13:1 375 kg
twin Bolt Circle 205

19.5×8.25
285/70 R19.5”
RDA 105-195/A90 10,500 kgf 4.5° 90° 5.5:1 561 kg Bolt Circle
twin
275

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 Rear Drive Axle
Inverted Portal Types
▪ BRIST inverted portal axles are developed specifically for mid-size LF buses, which
offer maximum corridor width, higher ground clearance provided with radial
brakes and compact dimension in height and less system weight with 10.4t
loading capacity.
▪ BRIST inverted portal axles are available at 75° and 80° input shaft angles.

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 Rear Drive Axle
Inverted Portal Types

Versions

Max Diff. Axle

Max Axle Tilting Axle Maximum
Type Output Input Gear Wheel Size
Load Angle Weight1 Tire Size
Torque Angle Ratio
19.5″x7.5″
265/70 R19.5″
BRA104-195 DC/A75 10,400 kgf 35,000 Nm 7° 75° 4.86:1 602 kg Bolt Circle
twin
275
19.5″x7.5″
265/70 R19.5″
BRA104-195 DC/A80 10,400 kgf 35,000 Nm 7° 80° 4.86:1 602 kg Bolt Circle
twin
275

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 Field Experience

10+ billion-kilometer Track Record

BRIST driveline components have been travelling across the globe over 20 years, while
exceeding 10+ billion-kilometer track record

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 Flexible Production through Lean Micro Assembly Cells

Opportunity for Local Production

BRIST lean micro assembly cells offer scalable production capabilities and easy
access to local production in required regions

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 Notes

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