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| Description: |
Glass Run Channel |
Model: |
RT Minivan |
| OEM: |
Chrysler LLC |
Model Year: |
2007 |
| System Supplier: |
JYCO |
Generic Resin Type: |
Saralink |
| Molder/Processor: |
JYCO |
Resin Trade Name: | 0 |
| Toolmaker: |
JYCO |
Grade: | 0 |
| Material Supplier: |
DSM |
Other Innovative Features: | 0 |
| Most Innovative Feature: |
First Sliding Door Glass Run for a Minivan with all plastic sealing and retention structures |
Forming Process: |
Extrusion and Molding |
| Weight Savings: |
30% compared to a metal and thermoset structure |
First Time Process Used? |
First time this design has been used for a drop glass sliding door mini van. |
| Cost Savings: |
20-30% cost saving compared to previous technology of a thermoset and metal structure |
Previous Process: |
TPV extrusion with in line cutting and molding processes |
| Cost Avoidance: |
Indirect saving of 20% with the reduction of personnel and supervision |
Transferable to Other Vehicles: |
Yes-this technology can be used for any sliding door mini van glass run |
| Benefits to Consumer: | |||
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An all drop sliding door glass run channel |
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| Method Comments: | |||
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Highly Cross linked TPV |
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| Innovations/Improvements: | |||
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Reduction in capitial with unique c-press design for inset modeling |
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| Safety Improvements: | |||
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| Environmental Comments: | |||
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Yes the material is 100% recyclable compared to the previous technology thermoset. |
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| Additional Comments: | |||
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This is the first drop glass sliding door glass run made from TPV with no metal. |
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| Summary: | |||
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This is the first sliding door glass run channel for a minivan with an been used for this type of door without metal reinforcement. This fully recyclable TPV extrusion is produced with inline cutting and injection molding processes, reducing mass by 30% and cost 20-30% vs. the previous technology. |
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