Self Reinforced Airbag Door System

This is the auto industry’s first airbag door system that integrates an all-PP construction, (PP-fiber-reinforced PP).  As such, it is fully recyclable and does not require typical post-mold scoring / weakening of the door flap.  The injection-molded door system is the lightest, least-expensive system solution, since additional components and post-mold operations (to enable the door flap to open / hinge) are eliminated.  Multi-zone temperature control of the mold was required, as was use of a vacuum-holding system for the fabric insert.  The program also required development of a specialized fiber-reinforced material to facilitate overmolding and subsequent adhesion. The resulting system reduced weight between 30% & 300% weight vs. competitive systems and saved approximately $5 USD/part vs. welded systems.  Additional indirect savings of approximately 5% were also accrued, and production scrap is 100% recyclable.

OEM/Vehicle PSA Citroën 2008 Citroën C5 System Supplier Visteon Corp. Material Processor Visteon Corp.

Material Supplier LyondellBasell & Propex Fabrics Resin PP

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