Calsonic Kansei - Radiator core support

There are three product lines of the radiator core support. In addition to the traditional all-steel type, there is an all-resin type that offers lighter weight and a hybrid type that consists of a combination of resin and steel, which offers advantages in both weight and strength. Calsonic Kansei produced the all-resin type and the hybrid type in 2000. As the radiator core support incorporates some of the functions of the body frame, it is necessary to use materials in different ways and the required level of strength and sturdiness for the radiator core support differs according to the platform.

[Hybrid structure radiator core support ]
The hybrid structure provides lighter weight and reduces the mass of the components, also making the body frame stronger. The component features a molded rib of resin inside the panel, making the open cross-section panel much stronger.