Interesting update on "crappy" repro fan shrouds

DFX 340 Duster said

Hi Bill (gtx6970),


1. Did you ever have an original shroud material analyzed to find out its polymer base and its additives?

2. Are you able to get the same plastic material today?

3. Some environmental laws now force plastic parts fabricators to change casting techinques/formulations that were used 40 years ago. Is this the case for your business?

4. Has the newer formula plastic, rated for 350 degrees, resulted in an increase in the cost of your raw material and final product? (I imagine it would and I ask this question so that your customers on this thread appreciate your customer service.)

Thanks,

Art

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Art,
I am not the manufacturer, but a retailer.
but I do my best to answer these

#1 - An original was used for the mold but I seriously doubt any plastic materials tests were done.

#2 - I am sure the oriignal material is avail but problem is said material requires a much different manufacturing process and ultimately drives the per cost price up, and most likely out of a reasonable cost per piece price range.

#3 - I'm afraid I can't answer this one

#4 - Price per piece has not changed since there original inception , at least not to me anyway.

The different materials used have changed slightly since there 1st introduction, and actually it's a mixture of materials combined to allow the molding / forming process.
The most recent material has a lighter color but allows a higher heat range . Where as the 1st material used offered a better color match to an original, but obviously was not of a high enough temp range to function as designed.