Liftgate Structural Inner Panel

This is the first time injection-molded long-glass polypropylene with molded-in-color was used to form a structural inner panel for a liftgate , which also has partial first-surface exposure.  The component allows a steep swept design to be achieved while also reducing mass 40% vs. steel and saving 10-20% based on component integration and assembly-cost savings.

OEM/Vehicle 2009MY Ford Motor Co.  Ford® Kuga® Compact CUV  System Supplier Plastal Material Processor Plastal

Material Supplier SABIC Innovative Plastics - Europe Resin STAMAX® 30YM240MB Long-Glass PP

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