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Arpro puede reducir las emisiones de CO2 en 16 millones de toneladasThis material offers twelve times its cost environmental benefit
ARPRO can reduce the emissions of CO2 by 16 million tons
February 16, 2009
The Arprom material developed by
JSP, has obtained good results in the environmental field in an independent evaluation of the life cycle. It was estimated the amount of CO
2 equivalent (global warming potential) for the manufacture of a core of seat in this type of product, and the results show that Arpro offers twelve times its cost environmental benefit.
The purpose of this independent study is to assess, according to ISO, the life cycle of a core of seat manufactured from Arpro, a lightweight and versatile material which helps to reduce the weight, energy consumption and cost. The study of the impact on global warming showed that the reduction in CO
2 obtained by a core of seat of Arpro used as example was 265 kilograms of CO
2 (e) over the lifetime of the vehicle.
"Multiplying this figure by the number of vehicles sold for one year, we see that the environmental savings that could be obtained would be about 16 million tonnes of CO2 (e)", says Paul Compton, Executive Vice President and director of operations for Europe of JSP. "Assuming that the useful life of a vehicle is of 100,000 km, the simple replacement of seats means a reduction in CO2 (e) of 2.65 g/km, representing more than 13 per cent of the emissions reduction target set by the EU for 2012"which consists of going from 140 to 120 g/km of CO2 (e) ", adds Compton."
ARPRO is the ideal material for the manufacture of components for automotive
100% recyclable
The environmental impact of the production of kernels of seat was calculated taking into account the stages of production of raw material, production of Arpro, molding and Assembly of components. A study in accordance with ISO pointed out the follow-up of an approved Protocol and the subsequent review by a second independent expert in life cycle assessment. A key factor in the reduction of emissions of CO
2 (e) consists of the power to reduce the weight up by 35 percent, which is achieved by replacing heavy steel of the device security by Arpro antisubmarinado. The material is strong and resilient enough as to allow the incorporation of the device antisubmarinado to your own seat, replacing the traditional metal structure and providing a greater versatility to the platform of the vehicle.
ARPRO is 100% recyclable, making it the ideal material for the manufacture of components for automotive in the desire of manufacturers to comply with the regulations of 2005 on the end of service life (ELV)they set a goal of reuse and recycling of 85 per cent of the total weight of the vehicle.
"The scientific proof of the positive environmental impact of Arpro opens new perspectives for those automakers seeking ways to significantly reduce carbon emissions." "Research has also shown additional environmental benefits of that because it is taking advantage," concludes Compton.
ARPRO is 100% recyclable, making it the ideal material for the manufacture of automotive components.
