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MES Blow Molding
- MES stands for Multi-dimensional Extrusion System. This system of blow molding allows the extruder head to move in the X-Y axis to follow the length of the mold as the heated plastic (parrison) is poured. First patented in 1977, this method of blow molding revolutionized the automotive industry by allowing the use of plastic instead of metal for under hood air intake ducts.
- With the success obtained by MES a new opportunity to revolutionize 3D blow molding presented itself in 1987. At this time it was common practice for many air intake ducts to be manufactured out of metal and rubber clamped together. This posed the problem of multiple suppliers, additional expense, and the possibility of component failure.
- To alleviate these complexities MES-Exchange was developed. MES-Exchange took all that was good from traditional MES and made it better by adding the capability to mold hard and soft material as an integral unit. By molding the hard and soft material in this fashion an unbreakable bond is formed in the transition portion of each part. This results in a part that is lighter, stronger, more durable, and less expensive than traditional metal and rubber components.
- In addition to offering the customer a less expensive and less complex product, MES and MES-Exchange go on to offer the use of insert molding, the insertion of soft and hard injection molded components. The use of resonators, couplings, treaded inserts, and numerous other inserts allow extreme flexibility for the designer.
- MES and MES-Exchange are excellent choices for use in under hood components such as air intake ducts, airflow ducts (clean and dirty), turbo ducts, pcv pipes, and intercooler pipes.
Conventional Blow Molding
- Not content to stand still in the highly competitive conventional blow molding market, Excell USA, Inc. has invested heavily in automation. Starting in 2004 robots have become more and more prevalent on the conventional side of blow molding at Excell USA. First utilized as a trimming operation, the dependability and repeatability of their operations was seen as an excellent way to enhance the skill and discerning eye of the human operator.
- In the spring of 2005 three fully automated lines were brought on line. In these work cells the robot does everything from removing the part from the mold, to trimming, to stacking the newly finished product. This type of automation provides the customer with a perfect part every time every day.
- Conventional blow molding offers excellent cost savings for use in HVAC ducts, resonators, and air ducts.
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