Next Generation Sustainable Content Bio Foam

This application provides a sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum based foams - at a lower weight and cost with more design flexibility. Caster based foam provides for a lower molded density and ability to be foamed in as little as 4 mm cross sections, and superior bond strength to mating materials. Foam in place tooling, where a cast PVC, TPE, or TPU skin is placed in the mold with a hard plastic retainer and the foam is injected between these two components, is used for processing. A weight savings of 20 - 40% (depending on foam thickness) and a cost savings of $2 per average foamed in place instrument panel is achieved.

OEM/Vehicle Ford Motor Company 2018 Ford Fusion System Supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) Material Processor    International Automotive Components (IAC)

Material Supplier BASF Corporation Resin Elastoflex 3496/102 Resin, 113/4 Iso PU

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