PART DESCRIPTION: Clamping System, Diesel Air Cleaner Housing

APPLICATION: Air induction canister sealing.

CUSTOMER OBJECTIVE: Competitively design prototype and validate a clamping system for air induction canister at or below budget targets.

Total estimated savings = $200,000. (this application) + $950,000. Across entire product line.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS:

Spring Engineering design selected which incorporated the following:

1.Piece price 40% lower than competition.

2.Design included a unique joining process eliminating rivets used by competitor.

3. Design incorporated material weight reduction.

4. Unique production tooling design resulting in 30% lower tool costs.

5. Design and build of integrated press/assembly/ packaging system.

6. Design of cost effective returnable dunnage providing maximum part protection.