How to Dispose of Airbags Safely

February 19th, 2011 by scorpions No comments »

If you’re in the auto repair or dismantling business and haven’t been paying too much attention to how you handle and dispose of airbag components, then now is a good time to start because changes are on the way. The problem is that the technology simply got ahead of regulatory agencies but take note that they are all catching up quickly.

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The Effect of Airbags on Vehicle Safety

February 18th, 2011 by scorpions No comments »

It really is pretty much impossible to put an exact figure on the number of lives that airbags have saved since they began being installed in vehicles, but it is safe to surmise that the number extends well into the thousands. Still yet another figure that’s all too often passed over is the number of drivers and passengers who have been protected from being maimed in collisions.

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Car Airbags – Interesting Facts

February 17th, 2011 by scorpions No comments »

It seems that just a few years ago air bags in cars were exotic. Today their numbers in some models are up to 10. At first glance, it’s a simple bag made of a smooth, elastic synthetic material. But the fabric of an airbag needs to be very thin and strong, during the accident even the smallest stitches should not not be in the contact area with driver’s face and body. The cushion should’nt also become a trampoline, it must be able to ease the gas pressure on time. In fact, many manufacturers have ceased to sew pillows using the fabric that breaks letting the air out. When packing the airbag they put talc powder to prolong the cushion’s life.

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