EXAflow –Standardized tunnel gating

Since 1998, EXAflow has focused on perfecting tunnel gate injection moulding. Its gate inserts are ready-to-install standard components for tunnel gating and for gating from the rear surface of the part.

With a wide range of types, models and gate diameters, EXAflow covers almost any application, from small technical parts to complex moulds.

Why EXAflow

  • Perfect surface quality and concealed gate marks through tunnel and rear surface gating
  • Gating point may be located up to 10 mm above or below the parting line
  • Variable gate diameters from 0.5 to 3.5 mm
  • Clearly defined separating edge for precise de-gating
  • Save time and cost through fast and easy interchangeability
  • High wear resistance
  • Compact dimensions due to single-part design
  • Enhances moulding process reliability

Ringelflow – GRF-5

Designed for rear surface gating of small-to-medium sized mouldings.

  • Supports gate diameters up to 1.8 mm and shot weights up to 100 g per insert
  • Suitable for all common non-reinforced plastics. For filled and brittle plastics, please contact us.

Maxiflow – GXK

Designed for tunnel gating of medium-to-large sized mouldings.

  • Supports contouring to a depth of 10 mm
  • Gate diameters up to 3.5 mm and shot weights up to 1200 g per insert
  • Available types: GXK-1, GXK-2 and GXK-3
  • Suitable for all common plastics, including reinforced types such as PA with 50% glass fibre

Midiflow – GMK

Designed for rear surface gating of small-to-medium sized mouldings.

  • Can be contoured to a depth of 8 mm
  • Gate diameters up to 1.8 mm and shot weights up to 200 g per insert
  • Available types: GMK-1, GMK-2 and GMK-3
  • Suitable for all common plastics, including reinforced grades

Konturflow – GTK

For tunnel gating of small-to-medium sized mouldings, contoured in the gate area.

  • Maximum gate diameter (pointed tunnel): 1.7 mm
  • Can be contoured to a depth of 3 mm
  • Made of 1.4028 hardenable stainless steel (Catamold 420), through-hardened to 50 +5 HRC
  • The 1.4028 material can be TIG (WIG) welded
  • Suitable for all thermoplastics, including filled grades with up to 50% glass fibre

Standardflow – GTE

For tunnel gating of small-to-medium sized mouldings along a flat parting line.

  • The raised head ensures concealed de-gating at the injection point
  • Available sizes: 10, 12 and 14 mm
  • Gate diameters from 0.8 to 2.4 mm
  • Rectangular design

Miniflow – GTM

Ready-made tunnel gate inserts for small, thin-walled mouldings.

A closed gate machined individually to suit the part.

Miniflow variants compared
FeatureMiniflow – GTMMiniflow – GTM – closed gate
GatePre-machined, Ø 1.1 mmClosed (unmachined); gate diameter machined to suit
Gate diameters1.1 mm (selected ready-made version)0.3–1.4 mm
Material100Cr6 steel (1.3505), 52 +3 HRCCatamold 420W stainless steel (1.4028 / X20Cr13), 50 +5 HRC
AdvantageReady to install, no additional machiningGate diameter tailored to the part, plus corrosion resistance