| Description |
|
Self Stowing/Rolling Convenience System |
| OEM, Model, Model Year |
|
General Motors, Aztek, 2001 |
| System Supplier, Contact, Phone |
|
Lear , Greg Vishey, (810)576-3329 |
| Molder/Processor, Contact and Phone |
|
Duroplast / Flambeau, Roger Emery, (248)348-9977 |
| Toolmaker |
|
Nova |
| Material Supplier, Contact and Phone |
|
Spartech Polycom, Doug Miner, (810)772-4257 |
| Generic resin type |
|
PP + GF/TF |
| Resin Trade Name |
|
Reinforce |
| Grade |
|
EP6430/PP5312/PP6125 |
| OEM Engineer, Title and Phone |
|
Mark Axe, VSE, (810)756-6196 |
| Nominated by, Company |
|
Greg Vishey, Lear |
| Address |
|
5500 Enterprise, Warren, MI 48092 |
| Phone |
|
(810)576-1257 |
| Fax |
|
(810)576-3529 |
| Email |
|
gvishey@lear.com |
| Summary | | Convenience Storage System with focus on load, utility & cleanability. Rolls onto tailgate, supports high loads (400 lbs). Self-stowing under load, easily removable. Weight Savings: 12 kg. Cost Savings: $34 vs metal. Cost Avoidance: $2-4 in ergonomics of assembly. |
| Most Innovative Feature | | Rolls onto tailgate, supports high load |
| Other Innovative Features | | Self-stowing under load, removable |
| Forming Process | | Injection molding & blow molding |
| First time process used? | | NO |
| Previous Process Used | | Same |
| Tooling Innovations | | Moldmax (BeCu) inserts on doors |
| New Material Developments | | Color matching with high filler content |
| Weight Savings | | 12 kg |
| Direct Cost Savings | | $34 vs metal |
| Indirect Cost Savings | | $2-4 in ergonomics of assembly |
| Direct Consumer Benefit | | High load management & user convenience |
| Translates to other Vehicles? | | Yes |
| Additional Info | | First system of its kind in automotive |