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Utilization of New Polyol Technology to Achieve Benefits in Dynamic Comfort and Durability Properties of Foam
Technical Paper
2004-01-1713
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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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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Kaushiva, B., "Utilization of New Polyol Technology to Achieve Benefits in Dynamic Comfort and Durability Properties of Foam," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-1713, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-1713.Also In
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