First Plastic Radiator End Tank

As one of the first major underhood applications for engineering plastics, the radiator end cap broke ground for many future engine-compartment applications. Objective for converting the application from aluminum to nylon were parts integration and cost reduction, weight reduction, and equal or better performance. 

OEM/Vehicle 1982 Ford® Escort® / Mercury® Lynx ®  compact cars by Ford Motor Co.  System Supplier Ford Plastics Product Division  Material Processor Hoover Universal

Material Supplier DuPont Automotive  Resin Zytel® glass-reinforced nylon 6/6

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