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Engineered Solutions

Lightweight Solutions
LISI’s expertise in both metal and plastic technologies is being
used at the forefront of light weighting technologies. By taking
a current metal component and redesigning it with a structural
plastic construction (using a specific blend of glass fiber and
plastic), LISI is able to reduce component weights significantly. In
some designs it is possible to eliminate complexity by redesigning
the fastening strategy.

Wire Harness Brackets

Specific wire channel brackets are developed to reduce complexity in
the current wire attachment scheme. LISI will combine multiple clips,
brackets, and attachments all into one molded bracket. This reduces
weight, complexity, and assembly time.
Wires In

Wires Out

Spoiler Insert Nuts
One challenge with designing a spoiler is the ability to account for the
thermal expansion this part experiences. LISI has developed a variety of
sliding insert nuts. These nuts are inserted into a doghouse feature to
allow them to compensate for thermal expansion and at the same time
ensure a secure threaded attachment to the vehicle. These insert nuts
also serve as a compression limiter to eliminate damage to the spoiler.
Insert nuts are available in a variety of options including plastic, metal,
sealing, and non-sealing.

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