Intake Manifold with 2-Shot Molded Power Valve

This air intake manifold blade was made via a 2-shot molding process overmolding a thermoplastic polyester elastomer over a 36% mineral filled nylon 66. in the same tool. The previous process required two suppliers - one to injection mold the nylon portion of the blade and another to compression mold a rubber-FKM surround requiring additional assembly. This new process resulted in a 33% direct part savings and additional freight and transit savings using one location to manufacture the part in place of three

OEM/Vehicle FCA US LLC 2017 Dodge RAM System Supplier MAHLE Filter Systems Material Processor    MAHLE Filter Systems

Material Supplier Dupont Automotive Resin Hytrel 3078 HS BKB320 TPC-ET Tooling/Equipment Supplier MGS Mfg. Group

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