Manufacturing of a Transfer Case Oil Pump Tube Assembly for the Automotive Industry
Problem:
A major supplier to the automotive industry needed to resolve a production line ergonomics issue. The issue was related to the assembly of a rigid pump tube into a four wheel drive transfer case. Their current design required the assembly of five individual components composed of a molded plastic filter, steel tubes, and rubber hoses.
Solution:
Akron Polymer Products developed and manufactured a one piece all plastic tube assembly that eliminated the customer’s ergonomic issues plus was able to withstand the harsh environment of automatic transmission fluid operating at 125°C with peak temperatures approaching 150°C. Akron Polymer’s product development included full flow testing separation, and fluid immersion testing. Akron provided all of the tooling and fixtures, as well as orientation, fit, and 100% inspection during production. The finished product was composed of Nylon 612, measuring 300mm in length, by 100mm in width; the entire project was completed in 14 weeks.
Results/Value:
Not only did this resolve the ergonomics issue, the customer was also able to realize a cost savings of over $1 million per year.
To learn more about this project, or about Akron’s other capabilities, contact Akron Polymer directly.
Highlights of this Transfer Case Oil Pump Tube Assembly
Product Description | Oil Pick-up Tube Assembly for the Automotive Industry | |
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Custom Molding Capabilities Applied/Processes | Testing & Development
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Equipment Used to Manufacture Part | Extruders, Assembly Fixtures, Form Tooling and Molding Press | |
Overall Part Dimensions | 300mm length x 100mm width | |
Material Used | Nylon 612 (PA612) | |
Technical Specifications | Located in a Transfer Case and submerged in Automatic Transmission Fluid, the all plastic assembly must withstand temperatures of 150 C° | |
In process inspection performed | Orientation and Fit 100% inspection | |
Turn Around Time | 14 Weeks from Development to Build | |
Industry for Use | Automotive | |
Delivery Location | North America | |
Standards Met | Customer Supplied Specifications | |
Product Name | Oil Pick-up Tube Assembly |