Floorboard with Low VOC Emission Resin

High-VOC balsa wood cores (from rainforest trees with supply issues as well as variable density and performance) were replaced by low-VOC reclaimed PET foam cores to produce compression molded sandwich-panel composite floorboards. Weight was reduced with no loss of rigidity. NVH values were improved, eliminating the need for a secondary acoustic barrier. Additionally, a low-VOC vinyl ester resin system, which was compatible with the PET cores, was developed for panel skins. The resulting system passes export VOC emissions requirements, reduces cabin odor, diverts material that otherwise would be landfilled, and provides more consistent panel properties.

OEM/Vehicle General Motors Co. 2016 Chevrolet Corvette System Supplier Molded Fiber Glass Companies Material Processor    MFG Composite Systems Company

Material Supplier Reichold

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