Functional Components
Cowl Top
Product- and system requirements
- Sealing between windshield and engine compartment
- Draining off of the water coming from wiping system
- Ensuring fresh air supply (free of water and snow) for climate control unit
- UV- stability
- Design to compensate body tolerances
Innovations
- Multi component moulding
- Fully process integrated inmoulding of snow grid
Air Water Separation Unit for HVAC Application
Product- and system requirements
- Separation of incoming air-water mixture into water and dry air for climate control until
- Draining off of water entering from cowl vent
- System tightness avoids to inlet air-leakage
- Guidance of inlet air to improve water separation
- Optimized summer air intake causes CO2 reduction
Innovations
- Air inlet with minimized pressure loss
- Excellent moisture content reduction
- Inline PU- sealing process
- Use of recycled material
Air Duct
Product- and system requirements
- Secure controlled airflow through engine compartment
- Protection against air leakage to optimize the air conduct
- Optimized inlet of fresh air to cool brakes and engine
Innovations
- Innovative 2K tool concepts
- Thin-wall technology
- Use of recyled material
Secondary Bobbin
Product and system requirements
- High thermal stability
- Highest demand of production tolerances
Innovations
- 2K – LSR (liquid silicon rubber) moulding
- Fully automated visual tolerance control
Valve Block
Product and system requirements
- Compression proved housing
- Pressure resistant welding
Innovations
- Replacement of metal valve blocks
- Multi core back technology (Tool technology)
- Reduction of process steps