| Description |
|
Molded-in-Color IP with Integrated Hidden Airbag |
| OEM, Model, Model Year |
|
General Motors, Opel Corsa, 2001 |
| System Supplier |
|
Faurecia |
| Molder/Processor |
|
Faurecia |
| Toolmaker |
|
Technostampi |
| Material Supplier, Contact and Phone |
|
Basell Polyolefins, Wolfgang Jonischkeit, (49 )613-1207 |
| Generic resin type |
|
TPO |
| Resin Trade Name |
|
Hostacom |
| Grade |
|
M2R03 |
| Nominated by, Company |
|
Ermanno Ruccolo, Basell Polyolefins |
| Address |
|
900 Wilshire Drive, Troy, MI 48084 |
| Phone |
|
(248)244-1449 |
| Fax |
|
(248)244-8090 |
| Email |
|
eruccolo@home.com |
| Summary | | Integration of Hidden Airbag to rigid molded-in-color IP. Airbag tear seam is easily laser scorable for consistent airbag deployment Weight Savings: N/A Cost Savings: N/A Cost Avoidance: Separate airbag would have meant extra component with added weight, tools and labor |
| Most Innovative Feature | | Integration of Hidden Airbag to rigid molded-in-color IP |
| Other Innovative Features | | Hidden Airbag easily laser scorable for consistent airbag deployment |
| Forming Process | | Injection Molding |
| First time process used? | | Yes |
| Previous Process Used | | Reinforced TPO with controlled reinforcement morphology |
| Tooling Innovations | | Laser Scoring Production equipment |
| New Material Developments | | Development of laser scoring ingredients in the TPO resin |
| Weight Savings | | Savings in Integration of airbag to IP( parts and weight) |
| Direct Cost Savings | | Cost saving directly linked to airbag integration by weight, material and labor reduction |
| Indirect Cost Savings | | Separate airbag would have meant extra component with added weight, tools and labor |
| Direct Consumer Benefit | | Better IP aesthetics as the airbag is hidden |
| Translates to other Vehicles? | | yes |
| Safety Benefits | | None |
| Environmental Benefits | | Helps in meeting CAFE requirements |
| Additional Info | | This is a first in the introduction of a hidden airbag to a Molded-in-color Rigid IP |