Drive System - Connecting Rod
Forged Connecting Rods for Engines and Powertrain Systems
This product is a forged connecting rod, a critical engine component that links the piston to the crankshaft, converting reciprocating motion into rotational power.
Connecting rods operate under extreme cyclic loads, making material integrity and fatigue resistance essential.
YC Forge manufactures forged connecting rods using aluminum and high-strength alloys for OEM, performance, and industrial applications.
The Role of Connecting Rods in Engines
Connecting rods are responsible for:
Transmitting combustion forces to the crankshaft
Enduring tensile, compressive, and bending stresses
Maintaining stability under high RPM and thermal conditions
Their structural reliability directly affects engine durability and performance.
Why Forged Manufacturing for Connecting Rods
Forged connecting rods provide:
Continuous grain flow for superior strength
Improved fatigue resistance and durability
Higher safety margins at high rotational speeds
Consistent quality for performance and OEM engines
Forging is widely used in high-performance and production-grade engine components.
Materials & Manufacturing Capabilities
Aluminum alloys: 6061-T6, 7075-T6
Forging process: Hot forging / Warm forging
Supply conditions: Forged blanks, semi-finished parts
Secondary processes:
CNC machining
Heat treatment
Surface finishing (upon request)
Tooling and process design can be customized based on drawings .
Applications & Target Markets
Our forged connecting rods are suitable for:
Automotive and motorcycle OEM engines
Performance and racing engines
Industrial power units
Specialized mechanical systems
We support prototype development through mass production.
Features
- Lightweight Aluminum Connecting Rods: Our connecting rods are meticulously crafted from the lightweight and high-strength 2014 aluminum alloy. By utilizing lightweight materials, we enable enhanced engine efficiency, reduced overall weight, and improved fuel economy, resulting in significant energy savings and carbon emissions reduction.
- Extreme Strength and Mechanical Resistance: The 2014 aluminum alloy is renowned for its extreme strength and exceptional mechanical resistance. Our connecting rods deliver superior performance and reliability, ensuring optimal engine operation and durability even under demanding conditions.
- Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction: By utilizing lightweight connecting rods, vehicles can benefit from reduced inertia, enabling faster acceleration and improved overall efficiency. This contributes to energy savings and a reduction in carbon emissions, aligning with sustainable and environmentally friendly automotive practices.
- Taiwan-Made Excellence: Our connecting rods are proudly manufactured in Taiwan, known for its precision engineering and high-quality manufacturing standards. Experience the advantage of Taiwan-made excellence in automotive components, where innovation meets reliability.