HVAC DUCT COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES

We understand the tight packaging constraints involved in HVAC duct design and can help work around the geometrical restrictions imposed by other vehicle components. That’s why OEM’s and Tier 1 suppliers across the globe partner with us for the development and manufacturing of their custom blow-molded HVAC duct components and assemblies. We have the resources and expertise to assist with your design, engineering, tooling, and production needs.

IN-HOUSE TOOLING FOR PLASTIC EXTRUSION PROFILES

Designing HVAC duct components and assemblies can be complex and challenging, but it doesn’t have to be.

Whether your project calls for…

IP Ducts
Console Ducts
Floor Ducts
Seating Ducts
SWD Ducts
Headliner Ducts

Blow Molded Product Gallery: HVAC Duct Components

Blow molding is the ideal manufacturing process for HVAC components and assemblies. It can achieve difficult part geometries with tight tolerances, produce high impact and structural integrity, and is more cost-effective than alternative molding methods such as rotomolding. Here’s a small sample of some common HVAC components manufactured through blow molding:

Optimizing HVAC Duct Design

Our experience in blow molding HVAC ducts tells us the best way to drive cost out is by optimizing part design so wall thickness can be minimized. This lowers the finished part price by reducing material cost and speeding up the blow molding cycle time.

To minimize wall thickness in the design phase, we use a blow molding process simulator throughout development to measure and optimize localized wall thickness. This bypasses the need for prototype tooling, cuts mold cost, reduces delivery time, and decreases product development time by up to 40%.

To achieve optimal wall thickness on the production line, we control the thickness of the blow-mold parison as it’s extruded, thus regulating the wall thickness as it forms in a mold cavity. This process results in an average 25% reduction in part weight, 10% reduction in cycle time, and 6-8 week reduction in new part debug time.

case study

HVAC “K-Duct”

Distinguished by a signature green and yellow color scheme, our customer is the world’s largest producer of agricultural machinery. They’re also a leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for machinery, heavy equipment, diesel engines, and drivetrains for the construction, forestry, and lawn care industries.