Dual Material Sealing with PIT Technology

Projectile-injection technology (PIT) allowed an EPDM bulb seal to be co-molded with a PP cowl grille in a single process step, producing a single part.  By fixing the precise position of the seal, quality improvements were gained during assembly, lower and more easily tunable compression force was achieved, and greater freedom in designing the seal’s path was accomplished, saving 30% weight (vs. a separate, extruded seal) and 10% direct costs.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2011 Ford C-Max System Supplier Röchling Automotive AG Material Processor Röchling Automotive Italia srl

Material Supplier Softer SpA Resin PP+EPDM Tooling/Equipment Supplier Röchling Automotive Italia srl

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