Simultaneous-Shot Invisible PAB Door

This soft, seamless passenger airbag (PAB) door is integrally molded into a hard instrument panel using a simultaneous-shot molding process and two grades of olefins: talc-filled PP for the IP and a TPO grade for the door itself. This system provides a simple, uncluttered appearance and color harmony while eliminating fit & finish issues and providing improved cold-temperature impact strength. Both design and materials optimization were required for success, and the final system – covered by 7 patents – provides better performance at a $5.00 USD cost and 500 g weight reduction, while significantly reducing molding and assembly operations.

OEM/Vehicle 2009MY Hyundai Motor Co.: Hyundai® i20 Supermini Car System Supplier Hyundai-Mobis Material Processor Hyundai Motor Co.

Material Supplier Multibase Co. Resin Multiflex® TPO 3202 ST2 TPO Tooling/Equipment Supplier Samwha Elec. Co.

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