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Development of Liftgate Hinge-to-Roof Sealing Gasket Material for Uncoated Steel Roof Panels
Journal Article
2011-01-0072
ISSN: 1946-4614, e-ISSN: 1946-4622
Sector:
Citation:
Corman, C., Yergin, M., Kussmaul, A., Conrad, L. et al., "Development of Liftgate Hinge-to-Roof Sealing Gasket Material for Uncoated Steel Roof Panels," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars – Electron. Electr. Syst. 4(1):69-79, 2011, https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-0072.
Language:
English
Abstract:
The sealing of a lift gate hinge to the body structure is necessary to avoid both the onset of corrosion and to avoid water intrusion into the interior compartment. The hinge-to-body interface typically involves horizontal metal-to-metal surface contact, creating the perfect environment for moisture entrapment and corrosion initiation.
The choice of body panel material (uncoated (bare) steel vs. coated (galvanized) steel) drives different sealing approaches especially when considering corrosion avoidance.