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New cab material saves weight, cost.

Publication: OEM Off-Highway
Publication Date: 01-SEP-08 		Format: Online
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Full Article Title: New cab material saves weight, cost.(Department)

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New cab material saves weight, cost

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Engineered polyolefin replaces metal stampings in cab.

When TAGS Systems decided to enlarge the cab on its all-terrain vehicles, it used the opportunity to switch from painted metal to thermoformed plastic and reduce the cost and weight of the cab's components.

The Wolverine is a tracked amphibious vehicle designed for challenging industrial and military environments. A fully enclosed cab protects the operator and sensitive equipment from weather extremes.

TAGS (Tactical Amphibious Ground Support) is a business unit of sheet-metal...

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