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Motorcycle
We reunite culture and technological tradition, not in vain, but in BMS we are very proud to be the first in develop the first plastic fuel tank for the motorcycle in 1975. Since then, the innovation is and it’s been our constant.
Blow Molding Systems (BMS) has more than 40 years’ experience in plastic blow moulded parts for the motorcycle industry and it’s recognized and specialized in plastic fuel tanks as for polytene (PE) or polyamide (PA).
In Europe, the limit of emissions of gas for the plastic fuel tanks for motorbikes are considered in 20g/m²/d, according to specification 97/24/CE of the European commission. Nevertheless, it is probable, that in a short time, the European commission reduced this limit, getting orientated to the EPA regulation, that for BMS is a very important vantage as we are a specialist in non-automotive fuel tanks with this regulation.
SOME HISTORY ABOUT BMS
1975 FIRST MOTORBYKES EQUIPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS MANUFACTURED BY BMS(SOTECSA). PHOTO: MONTESA 125 H6 1978.
1980-1990 APRILIA, DERBI, MBK, PIAGGIO, RIEJU... HAVE BEEN EQUIPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS AND OTHER TANKS IN PLASTIC, ALL OF THEM MANUFACTURED BY BMS.
2010-2018 KTM, HUSQVARNA, BMW, TRUST IN THE QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVE EXCELLENCE OF BLOW MOLDING SYSTEM (BMS) PHOTO: KTM SUPER DUKE NAKED, UNDER BMW G350.
FUEL TANKS
We are specialists in design and production of fuel tanks, in PE and PA.
The plastic tanks developed and produced by BMS in general- are lighter than the steel made ones, and allows to design the tanks in very difficult shapes, appropriate for the spaces left for this tank in the final vehicle, and having the same quality and warranty in security meaning.
IATF 16949 + ISO 14001
We use the nylon resin (PA 6) in our process of moulding for extrusion, done by blow moulding, with a mono-layer, in order to be able to fulfil the vapor emission standards for fuel requested by the EPA regulation. Also, we use a barrier resin with a nylon base, together with polytene of high density. This mixture of nanocomposite creates a laminar structure and a difficult way that reduces permeability in plastics. Al lot them are important aspects that allows us to fulfil the US environmental protection agency (EPA).
The use of this nylon resin (PA 6) furthermore that its’s high permeability (value of 1.4 g/m²/day of emissions) it has the vantage of its high resistivity to impact and good adherence that allows BMS to produce big tanks for the premium brands in the world.
Recently, we have acquired a machine for extrusion-blow moulding with a capacity of 200 litters, with the finality to cover the new demands of the principal customers for the production of motorbikes in Europe for high cylinder range.
Solution
Characteristics
Processing
Advantages
Disadvantages
In BMS we deliver complete solutions, kits and sub-assemblies ready to go in the customer’s assembly lines, with the warranty of the leader in manufacture of plastic fuel tanks.
Complete solutions
Need to optimize processing parameters
Geometry restrictions
Need for high machinery investment (new machines)
Increases process complexity
Meets new EPA/CARB requeriments
Use existing BM machines
High durability
Solution
Characteristics
Processing
Advantages
Disadvantages
HDPE
PA
PA nano-barrier
Fluorination
Co-Ex EVOH
High Density Polyethylene
Mono layer extrusion blow molding
Low material Cost, High durability
Polyamide
Mono layer extrusion blow molding
Meets EPA/CARB requeriments, use existing BM machines
Nanocomposite blend
Mono layer extrusion blow molding
Surface treatment using F2 gas
Mono layer extrusion BM + F2 gas coating
Hard to meet new EPA/CARB requeriments.
Toxic and hazardous
Co-polyamide EVOH
6-Layer extrusion blow molding
High material cost
No meets EPA/CARB requeriments
High impact property
High durability
Meets new EPA/CARB requeriments
Low material cost
High durability
High Cost Fluorination
Loses barrier property over time
FUENTE: BLOW MOLDING SYSTEM S.L. / BMS GROUP
Other products for motorcycle
This specialization and innovative recognition have made that customers from the motorcycle industry trust in us for other plastic components for the new projects. In BMS we develop and produce several components TIER 1 for motorcycle of last generation, such as:
Brake liquid tanks; filling tubes; airbox; expansion tanks; ventilation tubes; oil tanks; plastic parts for visible areas, …
OTHER AREAS AND BMS SPECIALITZATION
In BMS we are highly prepared
and organised.
IATF 16949 + ISO 14001
