Dow Corning Expert To Present Innovative Silicone Solutions For Airbag Safety At AORC

Midland, MI - At the 2006 Automotive Occupant Restraints Council (AORC) General Meeting in Florida this March, William R. Blackwood of Dow Corning Corporation's Airbag Market group, will offer a presentation on "Creating Innovative Silicone Solutions for Airbag Safety Technologies."

Today's airbag market is ready for innovation, yet has very stringent evaluation and development methodology requirements. In his presentation, Mr. Blackwood will discuss ways silicone can address, primarily from a coated and sealed fabric perspective, the need for innovative and timely approaches to the development of new airbag technologies. Appropriate evaluation methods for use throughout the implementation process, which includes application, manufacturing and deployment, will also be discussed.

Mr. Blackwood will address considerations related to the use of one-piece woven (OPW) versus coated flat fabric in the construction of inflatable side-curtain airbags, recent changes in weaving technology that impact silicone coat weight, and the "art" of seam sealing.

The presentation will also include examples of how the silicone producer, airbag module maker and coated fabric supplier can work together to provide innovative solutions for airbag safety in a timely and consistent manner.

The 2006 AORC General Meeting will be held March 15-18 at the Grande Lakes Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA. Mr. Blackwood's presentation will take place during the Friday, March 17, technical session at 9:30 a.m.

SOURCE: Dow Corning