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FCI has launched its AK 2 + ESD Squib (Electro Static Discharge) in the market. It is the first commercially offered airbag connector to combine the grounding function in a squib connector itself.

The new AK2+ ESD connector solution is the result of a partnership with VW/Audi and is due to be employed for the first time in a VW model scheduled for launch in early summer 2010. As an established leader in Safety Restraint Systems (SRS), FCI Motorized Vehicle division remains committed to listening to customer requirements.

- Mr. Marcus Wierer (Director of Global Sales and Marketing covering FCI MVL Business Line SRS /HECA (High End Cable Assemblies)).

Along with increasing consistency and cutting assembly cost, the AK 2 +ESD squib reduces potential misfire produced due to ESD with fully integrated grounding. Thus it allows safe & secure grounding traceability.

The FCI plant located in Kochi in India has begun to develop these ESD-Squibs for local market also.The new airbag connector maintains complete compatibility with the existing standards plus patented mate aid function of FCI, CPA.