As the primary interface between the car and the occupant, the automotive industry continues to seek improvement in polyurethane seating foam. The preferred seating material would able to combine a better appearance and an increased performance life with a reduction in occupant fatigue. This study reviews a new test that combines a dynamic fatigue test of durability with a characterization of dynamic comfort as measured by vibrational transmissivity. The results provided a means of comparing the comfort and durability performance of various polyol and isocyanate compositions when applied in foam grades of various density, firmness, and thickness combinations. A newly developed polyol was demonstrated to provide a superior level of durability and comfort at every level of density and firmness.


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    Title :

    Utilization of New Polyol Technology to Achieve Benefits in Dynamic Comfort and Durability Properties of Foam


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE 2004 World Congress & Exhibition ; 2004



    Publication date :

    2004-03-08




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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