| Description |
|
SUV/Pickup Cargo Bed Divider Panel |
| OEM, Model, Model Year |
|
Ford, Explorer Sport Trac/Ranger, 2001.5 |
| System Supplier, Contact, Phone |
|
Ford/Budd, Chuck Sanzone, (313)323-6253 |
| Molder/Processor, Contact and Phone |
|
Carlisle Engineered Products, Bill Bollman, (734)542-8232 |
| Toolmaker, Contact and Phone |
|
Stark Mold and Pattern/Fremont Mold, Paul Daugherty, (330)452-5300 |
| Material Supplier, Contact and Phone |
|
Solvay Engineered Polymers, Clint Kell, (248)642-6654 |
| Generic resin type |
|
HDPE |
| Resin Trade Name |
|
Fortiflex |
| Grade |
|
K50-10-136 |
| OEM Engineer, Title and Phone |
|
Chuck Sanzone, Buyer-FCSD, (313)323-6253 |
| Nominated by, Company |
|
Bill Bollman, Carlisle Engineered Products |
| Address |
|
17187 N. Laurel Park Dr. Suite 208, Livonia, MI 48152 |
| Phone |
|
(734)542-8232 |
| Fax |
|
(734)542-0303 |
| Email |
|
bbollman@cepcarlisle.com |
| Summary | | Provides a low cost, durable, and aesthetically pleasing method to separate and contain cargo in the cargo bed and insure security as required. Product performance requires passing a 3G impact from a propane tank at -40 C and +80 C temperatures Weight Savings: 50% over a molded SMC assembly Cost Savings: N/A Cost Avoidance: Assembly labor and bonding agent |
| Most Innovative Feature | | Provides a low cost, durable, and aesthetically pleasing method to separate and contain cargo in the cargo bed and insure security as required. |
| Other Innovative Features | | Product performance requires passing a 3G impact from a propane tank at -40 C and +80 C temperatures |
| Forming Process | | Blow Molding |
| First time process used? | | Yes |
| Previous Process Used | | Wooden 2X8 board |
| Tooling Innovations | | None |
| New Material Developments | | Material was selected to provide a blend of weatherability, impact resistance, stiffness, and durability |
| Weight Savings | | Achieved an approximate weight savings of 50% over a molded SMC assembly |
| Direct Cost Savings | | The one piece blow molded part is less expensive than a 2-piece clamshell assembly of SMC panels. |
| Indirect Cost Savings | | Assembly labor and bonding agent |
| Direct Consumer Benefit | | Provides opportunity to separate cargo load for ease of access, security, and safety. |
| Translates to other Vehicles? | | This application has potential use in all vehicles having a pickup bed or equivalent |
| Safety Benefits | | Will keep cargo contained and prevent possible impact with passenger compartment in the event of sudden braking or impact |
| Environmental Benefits | | The thermoplastic part is recyclable. |