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Precision Vacuum Infusion Molding Solutions for High-Performance Closed Mold Composites
Vacuum infusion molding (also known as vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding or VIM) is a closed mold composite manufacturing process that uses vacuum pressure to draw resin through dry reinforcement materials contained in a sealed mold. The vacuum pulls catalyzed resin through the reinforcement layers, resulting in uniform fiber wet-out and parts with excellent structural integrity and surface finish.
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Static Mixers
The static mixer consists of a twin-dispensing valve with a “snuff back” effect and a plastic mixer tube. The valve is activated pneumatically or electrically. The static mixer operates without flushing agents because the components are routed separately until they enter the mixing tube.
Dynamic Mixers
Dynamic mixers can mix materials with an extremely short pot life, widely differing viscosities and mixing ratios. The mixing rotor in the central chamber mixes the components evenly within a very short time. The mixer head can be operated either cooled or heated. The mixer motor drives are either pneumatic or electric.
Static Dynamic Mixers
Difficult to mix materials use Static-Dynamic Mixers. The static-dynamic mixer is a combination of dispensing valve and motor. The motor rotates the mixer element in the plastic tube. The drive is either pneumatic or electric. Static-dynamic mixers run without flushing agents because the components are supplied to the mixer tube intake separately.