{"id":1738,"date":"2023-04-12T15:38:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T13:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tgm.solutions\/?p=1738"},"modified":"2024-04-25T22:15:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T20:15:21","slug":"lightweight-garage-38-mucell-in-the-mercedes-c-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tgm.solutions\/en\/leichtbaugarage\/leichtbau-garage-38-mucell-in-der-mercedes-c-klasse\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightweight garage #38 MuCell in the Mercedes C-Class"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a9<\/a>Rutger van der Maar<\/a>, Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been synonymous with luxury and elegance for years. The car has a loyal customer base all over the world and has established itself as one of the brand's best-selling models. In the W205 model, Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new technology that gives the C-Class models even greater performance. Mucell technology, which is used in the production of plastic parts, is revolutionizing automotive engineering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mucell technology is an innovative method developed by Trexel Inc. In this process, a gas, usually nitrogen, is introduced into the plastic before it is melted and injected into a mold. This results in a cell structure that makes the plastic lighter and more resistant. The cell structure created by the introduction of gas into the plastic is known as \"Mucell\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mucell technology has proven itself in various industrial sectors and is now also being used in the automotive industry. The advantages lie in its ability to reduce the weight of plastic parts while increasing their strength and durability. By using Mucell plastics, weight and costs can be reduced in the production of vehicle parts. This leads to better performance, lower fuel consumption and greater environmental compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u00a9GKCONCEPT<\/a>, Lightweight construction with MuCell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The lightweight aspect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One area in which Mucell technology is used in the C-Class is the center console. Its use results in a weight reduction of up to 30 percent compared to conventional plastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By reducing the weight of the center console, the overall mass of the vehicle can be reduced, resulting in better acceleration and a higher speed. It also helps to lower the vehicle's center of gravity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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