Edited by Asiautos Auto Part
The MAXUS (LDV) Deliver 7 represents a modern approach to commercial vehicle design, combining robust functionality with aerodynamic efficiency. Among its critical exterior components, the rear bumper skin, front wheel arch liners, and rear bumper front mounting brackets play vital roles in structural integrity, pedestrian safety, and long-term durability. This technical breakdown explores these components' design philosophy, material science, and engineering specifications.
1.Rear Bumper Skin: Protective Aesthetics

1.1 Design Intent & Aerodynamics
The Deliver 7's rear bumper skin is a unibody polymer component serving as the primary energy-absorbing interface for low-speed impacts (<8km/h). Its contoured profile follows the vehicle's trapezoidal styling language while incorporating:
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12mm radius edge rounding (ECE R42 compliant)
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45° impact absorption grooves
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Integrated reverse radar sensor pockets
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License plate recess with drainage channels
1.2 Material Composition
Constructed from injection-molded polypropylene copolymer (PP+EPDM-TD20), the skin achieves:
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Tensile strength: 28MPa (ASTM D638)
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Flexural modulus: 1,450MPa
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Impact resistance: 60kJ/m² at -30°C (ISO 179)
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UV-stabilized pigmentation (5% carbon black loading)
1.3 Manufacturing Process
The twin-sheet thermoforming process ensures:
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2.5mm±0.2 uniform wall thickness
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Class A surface finish (Ra<0.8μm)
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Molded-in attachment points for:
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6x M8 bumper-to-frame bolts
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4x snap-fit reflectors
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2x tow hook access flaps
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2. Front Wheel Arch Liners: Multi-Layer Defense
2.1 Functional Architecture

These injection-molded components employ a three-zone design:
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Upper Zone: 30% glass-filled polyamide (PA6-GF30) for rigidity
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Middle Zone: Abrasion-resistant TPE (70 Shore A) coating
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Lower Zone: Perforated (8mm holes) mud/snow shedding pattern
2.2 Engineering Features*
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5° upward angle directs debris away from suspension
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12 integrated clip receivers (ISO 10077 compliant)
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Engineered ribbing increases natural frequency to 85Hz (reducing NVH)
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3mm thick sound-absorbing foam backing (50% recycled content)
2.3 Performance Validation
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200-hour gravel bombardment test (SAE J1523)
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10,000 flex cycles at -40°C to +80°C
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15kV dielectric strength for ECU protection
3. Rear Bumper Front Mounting Brackets: Hidden Strength

3.1 Metallurgical Solution
These hot-stamped boron steel (22MnB5) components feature:
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1.8mm gauge thickness
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1,500MPa ultimate tensile strength
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Zinc-nickel electrocoating (12μm) + e-coat primer
3.2 Structural Geometry
The patented "X-Brace" design incorporates:
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4° caster angle for impact force redirection
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12x 10mm crush initiation holes
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Laser-welded reinforcement gussets (3mm thickness)
3.3 Virtual Validation*
FEA simulations confirm:
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8.7kN ultimate load capacity
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<3mm deformation at 4kN static load
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1,000,000 cycle fatigue life (DIN 50100)
System Integration Philosophy
The Deliver 7's exterior components follow a "Module-X" assembly strategy:
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Pre-assembled Bumper Module: Skin + brackets arrive as single unit (45s installation time)
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Tool-less Arch Liner Attachment: Quarter-turn fasteners enable 3-minute replacement
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Galvanic Isolation: All steel-aluminum interfaces use PTFE spacers
Quality Assurance Protocols
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Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) verification of all brackets (±0.15mm tolerance)
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100% leak testing for arch liners (3kPa pressure hold)
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Salt spray testing exceeding 1,000 hours (ISO 9227)
Sustainability Initiatives
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Bumper skin uses 25% recycled PP from post-industrial waste
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Arch liners are 94% recyclable by weight
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Brackets employ scrap-reducing nested blanking patterns
Conclusion
These components exemplify MAXUS' engineering ethos - combining computational design with practical durability. The rear bumper skin's impact management, wheel liners' multi-material protection, and brackets' high-strength minimalism collectively contribute to the Deliver 7's 10-year/300,000km body corrosion warranty. Ongoing development includes graphene-enhanced polymers for the next-gen bumper system and self-healing coatings for arch liners.
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