Thermoplastic composite structure replaces metals on safety-critical brake pedals
The automotive industry converted accelerator pedals from metals to injection molded short-glass thermoplastics in the 1990s. However, brake pedals — being safety-critical components with challenging stiffness, strength and torsional loading requirements — took much longer to convert. Tier 1 automotive supplier Boge Rubber & Plastics Group (Damme, Germany) says it is the first supplier to meet demanding OEM performance and cost targets for brake pedals in thermoplastic composites. Unique design, three different materials and a bespoke production process enable the company to produce ped...
Source: compositesworld.com