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| OEM: | FreightLiner | Model: | Columbia |
| Model Year: | 2007 | Molder/Processor: | Profile Plastics Corporation |
| System Supplier: | Hendrickson Bumper & Trim | Molder Contact: | Stephen J. Sweig |
| System Contact: | Ryan Coleman | Molder Phone: | 847-604-5100 |
| System Phone: | 815-774-6974 | Material Supplier: | Solvay Engineered Polymers, Inc. (TPO), and Soliant (paint film) |
| Toolmaker: | Portage Casting & Mold, Inc. | Material Contact: | Roger Jean (SEP) and John Cupstid (Soliant) |
| Toolmaker Contact: | Dennis Griep | Material Phone: | 248-391-9523 (SEP) and 800-288-9401 (Soliant) |
| Toolmaker Phone: | 608-742-7137 | Generic Resin Type: | TPO |
| OEM Permission: | Yes | Grade: | Fluorex® bright film |
| OEM Engineer: | Steve Ritchie | Nominator: | Roger Jean |
| OEM Title: | Product Marketing Manager | Nominator's Company: | Solvay Engineered Polymers, Inc. |
| OEM Phone: | N/A | Nominator's Address: | 1200 Harmon Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 |
| Forming Process: | Thermoforming | Nominator's Phone: | 248-391-9523 |
| First Time Process Used? | Yes | Nominator's Email: | roger.jean@solvay.com |
| Weight Savings: | 0.5 pounds | Cost Savings: | For a customer who desires a bright bumper, the use of this three-piece system allows the replacement of either end cap in the event of local damage, instead of requiring replacement an entire metal bumper. |
| Cost Avoidance: | N/A | ||
| Summary: Through the use of a paint-film lamination, Hendrickson’s AERO BRIGHT® (HAB®) end cap provides a chrome appearance without the expense and environmental issues of electroplating. Mass and cost reductions were achieved by using the mirror-finish paint film, which is laminated to the TPO sheet prior to being thermoformed into the final part geometry. The bright, all-plastic end cap can be replaced without changing the entire bumper assembly if damage occurs. | |||
| Most Innovative Feature: The HENDRICKSON AERO BRIGHT® (HAB®) end cap is provided with a chrome appearance without the expense of electroplating through the use of a paint-film lamination. | |||
| Other Innovative Features: The HENDRICKSON AERO BRIGHT® (HAB®) end cap is provided with a chrome appearance without the expense of electroplating through the use of a paint-film lamination. | |||
