With no linkage element necessary, Model APR1 delivers pretensioning forces of more than 3 kN, which can help to remove some seat belt slack within milliseconds of crash being detected. When combined with TRW's full spectrum of occupant protection seat belt and airbag options, APR1 helps form basis of advanced adaptive occupant technologies designed to help manage occupant energy in unavoidable crash scenario.
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