Sunroof Wind Deflector

This multi-material sunroof wind deflector is co-molded using rigid LFT-PP overmolded with a flexible styrenic-block copolymer TPE (TPE-s) using a 2-shot rotary press. Careful materials selection assured high rigidity, low moisture absorption, toughness, good aesthetics, and light weight for the LFT-PP grade, as well as good UV stability and a strong cohesive bond for the TPE grade.  By co-molding the part on 1 press, costs are reduced, there is less flash, secondary operations are eliminated, scrap is lowered, appearance is improved, warranty costs are reduced, and a more robust adhesion between materials is achieved.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2011MY Focus C346 System Supplier Webasto Roof Systems, Inc. Material Processor Windsor Mold Group

Material Supplier Ticona Engineering Polymers Resin Celstran PP-GF40-03 LFT-PP-GF40

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