Pedestrian Protection Automotive Hood Levelers
EPC's Innovative Plastic Design
Automotive OEMs design hood-area crush zones to help manage energy during pedestrian collisions. Traditional hood levelers can create hard stops that limit the movement of these zones.
MFCS offers the PedPro (Pedestrian Protection) Hood Leveler. We’ve developed a thermoplastic threaded technology that provides automakers with the traditional hood bumper functionality as well as an energy management functionality that absorbs crash energy and lessens the forces felt by pedestrians in the event of a hood collision event.
Our PedPro Hood Leveler works via clever design and a specifically designed tooth profile. This design and tooth engagements allow for the top half to collapse into the lower half at predictable descent rates with predetermined impact loads. This supports energy absorption and gives automakers an additional energy management option.
We’re proud that our PedPro Hood Leveler was recognized as a 2017 finalist in the Safety category of the Society of Plastics Engineers Innovation awards.
Please contact us to learn more and discuss how this innovation can be added to your next vehicle program.
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