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

2004-01-1713

03/08/2004

Event
SAE 2004 World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
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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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-1713
Pages
7
Citation
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.
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Publisher
Published
Mar 8, 2004
Product Code
2004-01-1713
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English