Fairing Brackets RTP Company End-Use Case Study PTT Compound Cost Effective Replacement Material Volvo Trucks have long been recognized for performance, innovation, and value. While smart styling, productivity- enhancing electronics, and comfort-laden cabs may be the most noticeable features, perhaps more innovation goes into making these products a value. Cost and weight reduction drive automotive engineering, maybe more so than in any other industry. Charged with reducing both, Volvo Truck engineers teamed with RTP Company to develop some inventive material solutions. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) mandate a grab handle, allowing access to truck cabs. In the case of Volvo, the handle is made of aluminum and mechanically fastened to cab side L-shaped faring brackets. These

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