Low Density Structural RIM: Glass Mat Reinforced Structural Foam for Interior Trim Applications ICI Polyurethanes

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Makey, Paul W., author.

Conference Name:

International Congress & Exposition (1992-02-24 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1992

Summary:

ICI Polyurethanes has developed a series of structural reaction injection molding resins for automotive interior trim applications. These new resin systems are CFC-free polyurethane foams specifically designed for glass mat reinforcement. These light weight composites can be described as low density structural RIM, LD-SRIM. LD-SRIM can offer a weight reduction of 50% over competitive materials with similar physical properties in applications such as door panels. A LD-SRIM composite with 20% glass reinforcement and a specific gravity of 0.55 g/cm3 has a flexural modulus of 2370 MPa. The LD-SRIM process has several benefits such as the consolidation of manufacturing steps achieved through molding in fasteners or decorative materials and the design flexibility inherent to liquid molding technology

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Publisher Number:

920497

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