K. D. FEDDERSEN produce material for Air vents for BMW Mini Countryman

The two-part centre slat initially posed a challenge, as the dimensional stability during latching was particularly important here. “The necessary and elaborate latching geometry must not cause any sink marks on the visible side. In order to achieve a reliable and comfortable function in the vehicle, tight tolerances must be maintained, as must the stiffness requirements of the vehicle manufacturer,” says Christoph Gerling, Business Development Manager at K.D. Feddersen.

Air vents of the BMW Mini Countryman with slats of AKROMID® B3 GF 30 1

AKROMID® B3 GF 30 1, the heat-stabilised polyamide 6 compound reinforced with 30% glass fibre manufactured by AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH, was able to meet all of these demands. The high batch consistency and the associated consistent quality of AKROMID® allow cost-efficient production and flawless function in complex modules.

About K.D. Feddersen:

K.D. Feddersen GmbH & CO. KG (Hamburg), part of the Feddersen Group, specialises in the commercialisation and distribution of engineered plastics. With over 60 years of experience, the company offers qualified professional competence, customer-focused service and a sales and distribution operation performing to the highest standards in the plastics-processing industry.

Apart from Hamburg, K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG and its subsidiaries are located in Paris, Värnamo, Birmingham and Vienna.

Along with its branches AF-COLOR and BIO-FED Group division AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH in Niederzissen, Germany, is the European headquarters for the development and production of engineered thermoplastics, bioplastics and master batches. AKRO-PLASTIC operates further production sites in the Asian market in Suzhou, China, and in South America in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.