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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Outer Belt Weatherstrip Hidden Fastener Retention



The outer belt weatherstrip eliminates a threaded steel fastener and utilizes a plastic clip retainer. This is industry’s first injection-molded plastic output pinion, which ensures functionality for 6-way locating with just 1 clip. Tough PA 6/6 provides robustness for impact resistance and holding force even after heat aging and high-pressure car washing.  The application led to a 70% weight reduction, direct cost savings of $850,000 USD annually and an indirect savings of $450,000 USD each year.

OEM/Vehicle
Ford Motor Co.
2011 Ford Focus compact car
System Supplier
Henniges Automotive
Material Processor
Manufacturas Maher II, S.L.
Material Supplier
BASF Corp.
Resin
Ultramid PA 6/6
Tooling/Equipment Supplier
Camoplast Inc.

For More Information See: http://www.plastics-car.com/structure

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