Below Belt Glass Bracket

This multi-shot execution of a below-belt weatherstrip eliminates seal-unzipping failure mode.  It is an industry-first  use of a multi-shot/multi-function bracket that is overmolded to accommodate the glass-run sealing section without need for additional retention clips or u-channel welding/hemming.  As such, the PP/EPDM provides robust impact resistance and holding force even after heat aging and china dust exposure, reducing costs 60% vs. the previous method and providing the automaker a $900,000 USD direct and $400,000 USD indirect savings annually.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2011 Ford Focus compact car System Supplier Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG Material Processor Erwin Quarter, Inc.

Material Supplier RheTech, Inc. Resin PP T20T100 PP/EPDM Tooling/Equipment Supplier Camoplast Inc.

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