1. Mike Fuqua Colby Janisch Ryan Kobos Steve Opsitnick Joey Tordella
SE-6000 Outdoor Safety Shower Shell
Mike Fuqua
Colby Janisch
Ryan Kobos
Steve Opsitnick
Joey Tordella

2. Sponsor Goal / Project Scope
Improve existing SE-6000 safety shower to be more appealing to market
Reduce costs and labor
Update/improve current design of SE-6000 Outdoor Safety Shower
Focus on improving shell and seal
Improve insulation

3. Current Shell Design 18 x 3’’ ID PVC pieces Long assembly time
Difficult maintenance
Custom made for various options

4. Wants and Requirements
Speakman’s Requirements
Easy Access Shell
No painting
Modular
Weatherproof
Retain durability
Minimize cost
Customer Wants

5. Key Metrics
Rate of Importance

6. Benchmarks ABS plastic shell Vacuum molded Clamshell seal Pros Cons
Easy assembly
Less costly than PVC
Cons
Not watertight

7. Forming Methods Structural Foam Vacuum Forming Very precise
High stiffness ratio
Very expensive molding and tooling costs
Vacuum Forming
Accurate
Low cost
All necessary properties are possible

8. Sealing and Fastening Methods
Gaskets
K profile EPDM
P profile EPDM
High density PVC foam
EPDM foam rubber
Polyurethane foam rubber
EPDM, Neoprene, and SBR foam
Fasteners
Latches
Slide Pins
Zip ties
Spring loaded clamps
Ratcheting ties
Compression pins
Bolt and Fastener

9. Concept Selection Vacuum formed outer casing ABS plastic
Internal gasket seal
Reusable nylon rivets
Pre-slit Armacell pipe insulation

10. Exterior Shell Design Incorporate all options into shell
Use rounded edges to avoid sharp corners
Part mating

11. Sealing Testing
Gaskets and grommets tested for water tightness under 4.5 GPM for 30 minutes

12. Sealing Selection ¾” wide by 1/8” thick EPDM Closed Cell Foam Strip
Temperature rating -90o to 257oF
Self adhesive backing: Temperature rating -40o to 250oF
Rubber Lip Seal Grommet

13. Prototype Cheaper than existing shell by over $160/unit EPDM Gasket
ABS Shell
EPDM Gasket
Foam Insulation
Heat Tracing Tape
Internal
Pipe
3.25”

14. Prototype vs. Competition
Similar shell design
New innovative sealing method
New fastening method
Better sealing of protrusions
>

15. Path Forward Fix problems with dimensions Test in outdoor environment
Prepare assembly instructions to decrease factory installation issues and reduce production time
Develop shipment method
Begin production in spring 2006

16. Questions ?
THE MOON RULZ #1