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Summary: First all Plastic (Nylon 6) Light Bar. This part is exposed to a harsh environment. (max service temperature of 350F and weatherable). The part is streamline and aesthetically pleasing and blends well with the rest of the vehicle.
Weight Savings: significant when compared to steel, but part was designed initially in plastic there is no direct comparison.
Cost Savings: N/A
Most Innovative Feature: First all Plastic (Nylon 6) Light Bar.
Other Innovative Features: This part is exposed to a harsh environment. ( max service temperature of 350F and Weatherable). The part is streamline and aesthetically pleasing it blends well with the rest of the vehicle.
Forming Process: Injection Molding
First time process used?: Yes
Previous Process Used: Metal
Tooling Innovations: N/A
New Material Developments: N/A
Weight Savings: There would be significant weight savings when compared to steel, but part was designed initially in plastic there is no direct comparison.
Direct Cost Savings: N/A
Indirect Cost Savings: N/A
Direct Consumer Benefit: N/A
Translates to other Vehicles?: Yes
Safety Benefits: N/A
Environmental Benefits: Nylon 6 is recyclable.
