Some part of the activation mechanism was made in Tempe I think about 10-15 years ago. They were frequently in the news because of horrible workplace accidents and several fatalities because of poor safety practices. Pretty nasty stuff I suppose. I think it's been closed down.
Bob R. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Airbags Was: Auntie The activation device for airbags is essentially a blank shotgun shell. One company makes them in a leased part of the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. They need the explosion-proof facility for manufacturing. It is a little more technical than a shotgun shell, but the charge is of similar size/energy to a 12 ga shell. At 10:31 PM 11/20/2007, you wrote: >Hi Guys, > >We had a Safety Tech Event on Saturday at MB Motors in Phoenix. Bud >Cloninger, owner, did a very good presentation on all the safety >features on MB's. He stripped a W124 to show what the frame looks like. >Then, he demonstrated the airbags, first activating the driver side. >Then the passenger side. He passed out earplugs beforehand. Never >knew that airbags sound like a shotgun when deployed. Deployment of >an airbag is a very violent action. >Airbags can hurt, but more often they will save lives. > >Always make sure all occupants have their seatbelts connected (I know >I'm talking to the choir) and NEVER, EVER smoke a pipe while driving! > >Take care and Happy Thanksgiving to all...... > >Chuck >Phoenix AZ > >On Nov 20, 2007, at 8:31 PM, Robert Rentfro wrote: > > > > > Peter typed: > > > > "I don't intend to EVER have another accident" > > > > I remember, back in the day, Mr. Reinholt in the "behind the book" > > portion > > of driver's ed would tell us that "there is no such thing as an > > 'accident' > > because someone is always at fault...they are 'collisions' " > > > > The roads are full of idiots. At least we have an advantage because > > we are > > protected better form the idiots. > > > > Bob R. > > Rolling safely in a thirty year old car > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
