EPP Head Restraint Core for FMVSS-202a

This patent-pending safety application is the first time an expanded-polypropylene (EPP) foam head-restraint insert has been used to meet FMVSS-202a static requirements in a headrest.  Local depressions in the core are used to reduce permanent set during FMVSS-202 “backset” and “height” retention testing.  A unique snap-fit design is formed without the need for slides or lifters in the low-cost steam-chest tooling, providing a secure fit to the head-restraint rod and ease of assembly.  The core’s unique geometry allows for a large number of cavities (32) to be used in the mold, helping increase productivity and reduce piece costs. The application provides significant piece-price and tooling avoidance savings vs. injection- or blow-molded plastic cores.

OEM/Vehicle 2008 & 2009MY Ford Motor Co. Various Vehicles System Supplier Windsor Machine Group Material Processor Tegrant Corp.

Material Supplier JSP Resin Arpro® EPP Tooling/Equipment Supplier Tegrant Corp.

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