Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
The body structure of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis is made from an Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) uni-body. This is the first line of defense for the passengers inside the Genesis’s cabin. Hyundai has engineered advanced crumple zones to absorb and redirect forces ...
Read More »OnStar, GM will give Volt first responder training
The Detroit News has an article today about GM’s plan to offer training to first responders. I spoke with Ron Moore last month from Firehouse.com’s University of Extrication and he told me that he recently visited the GM proving grounds ...
Read More »2010 Volvo V60 Body Structure Safety Cage
Real quick look at the 2010 Volvo V60 Body Structure and Safety Cage.
Read More »Extraction Newletters with Boron and UHSS helpful Tips!
There are many different brands of extrication tools on the market. Which one is the best? In my mind the one that works for your department’s needs and budget. Fire Service Specification & Supply, or FS3 is a dealer that specializes in ...
Read More »Ford Kuga Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS)
The Ford Kuga has a high amount of Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) that makes up the rigid and lightweight passenger cell. There are defined crush zones that work with the UHSS to maintain the passenger cell during a crash. ...
Read More »Porsche Cayenne Construction body UHSS and Boron
The Cayenne body is a study in advanced high-strength steels. The body is primarily high-strength steel, though the outer quarter panel and rear floor pan are mild steel and the hood and door window frames are aluminum. UHSS is used ...
Read More »2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain UHSS and Dual Phase Steel
The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain are packed full of UHSS and Dual Phase Steel. 4. A-Pillar and Roof Rail Reinforcement – Dual Phase Steel 10. Center Reinforcement Pillar Replacement – Dual Phase Steel 13. Side Door Impact Beams – ...
Read More »2012 Ford Focus has Boron!
Next year when Ford starts selling the 2012 Focus First Responders will have another vehicle packed with UHSS and Boron steels. The new Focus is 25 percent greater torsional rigidity than the current North American Focus. The different strenghs of steel ...
Read More »2010 Chevrolet Equinox Body Structure UHSS
The redesigned 2010 Chevrolet Equinox shares its’ body structure with the 2010 GMC Terrain which has a little UHSS. The side door impact beams (13) and the rocker panel (14).
Read More »2010 GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook
The GM Goodwrench site has finally updated with some new vehicle body structure information. Take a look at the image of the picture below to find where UHSS is used on this vehicle platform. No surprise that the body side ...
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