Mold-in-Color ABS/PA for Defroster Grill

This molded-in-color ABS/PA material for a defroster grille uses special high-flow resin to eliminate knitlines, eliminating the need to paint this Class A surface as had previously been required when the part was molded in PC/ABS.  Owing to the resin’s flow properties, clamp tonnage and injection pressures were also reduced, helping save energy.  The low-gloss injection-molded part offers excellent heat resistance and durability and was dropped into previous PC/ABS tooling without modifications.  The result was approximately a $1.00 USD/vehicle direct cost savings.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2011 Ford Mustang System Supplier Automotive Components Holdings, LLC Material Processor ACH - Saline Plastics Plant

Material Supplier BASF Corp. Resin Terblend NG02 ABS/PA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Roush Industries

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