Door Outer Belt Moldings

To answer design restrictions of traditional outer belt moldings (typically formed of extruded rubber or TPV, which limits the belt to a single profile along the length of the part), a 2-shot injection molding and heat-staking operation were used to create an outer belt with variable width.  The Class A material (rigid carrier plus TPV overmold) is color matched and grained for harmony with other exterior ornamentation. The combo also provides thermal stability critical for flush fit to the door cutline at the B-pillar ends. In addition to improve fit, weathering, and design freedom, mass was reduced 46% and assembly time was reduced, contributing approximately 18% indirect cost reduction.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Co. 2014 Ford F-150 pickup System Supplier Henniges Automotive Material Processor SRG Global, Inc.

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