The first global
implementation of a blow-molded, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) constant
velocity joint (CVJ) half-shaft drive-axle boot seal used on 1984 MY E/K
platform produced by then General Motors Corp. (was selected as the 2014 Hall of Fame winner. This application was a far more robust CVJ sealing
solution that also was lighter, more durable, and less costly than the
injection-molded rubber boots it replaced. It has been in continuous use on GM
cars and trucks for 30 years, and 85% of front-axle CVJ boot seals on
light-duty vehicles worldwide now use TPE in this application.
OEM/Vehicle
General
Motors Co.
1984 E/K Platform
System Supplier
Nexteer Automotive
Material Processor
ABC Group Inc.
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Material Supplier
DuPont Automotive
Resin
Hytrel TPC-EC
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