Bright Film Outer Belts

The change from stainless steel to PMMA with a bright foil cap for the outer belt wrap lowered cost 47%/vehicle (by eliminating end caps and stretch bending); reduced mass 18%/vehicle; improved customer fit & finish by using a material with low CLTE for tighter margins; eliminated corrosion and sharp corners; improved serviceability; and increased design flexibility by creating a smooth transition between fixed glass and belts.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2012MY B-Max System Supplier Cooper Standard Material Processor Cooper Standard

Material Supplier 3M Co. Resin 3M Alum Foil 3340 Blended tri-layer PMMA Tooling/Equipment Supplier Kunstoff GmbH

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