B-Pillar Gas Assist Grab Handle

Gas-assist injection-molded PP was used to replace steel overmolded with PVC for a structural grab handle that assists occupant ingress/egress in second-row seats of this crew-cab pickup.  The part provides the structural performance and comparable haptics of the steel-reinforced handle it replaced without degradation due to allowable load forces.  It meets FMVSS 201 and Ford internal safety standards by integrating HIC countermeasures directly in the part.  This led to weight reduction of 1 lb/0.5 kg, a cost reduction of $1.30 USD, and a cycle-time reduction of 10% per handle while improving color and harmony and facilitating easy recycling.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2012MY Ford F150 System Supplier Johnson Controls Material Processor Johnson Controls

Material Supplier LyondellBasell Industries Resin PP

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