Vacuum Infusion and Applications
Vacuum Infusion (VIP)
There are many financial savings to be made by switching over to vacuum processing using Membrane Tube Infusion (MTI®) technology. The MTI® hose is a specially designed spiral hose that has a microporous membrane. The membrane is unique in that it ably allows for the passage of air through it but self regulates and stops resin from escaping during the process. Its unique design is the result of German engineering which you can now take advantage of in the U.S. and Canada thanks to German Advanced Composites.
This company is the sole importer of the technology and not only supplies companies and individuals with the product, but also trains employees. The company has worked with several establishments to help them transition from using the wet lay-up and autoclave process to MTI® vacuum infusion process. The process has gained much popularity thanks to its efficiency. It is possible to end the need for post treatment by opting for vacuum processing. You can include the application a lacquer or painted surface to the process that eliminates the need to perform end processing finishing. The low pressure vacuum space is very useful in ensuring air bubbles are not trapped within the composite part during the curing stage.
This ensures a smooth finish that does not require any adornment to make it look better. Another financial benefit is the savings in wasted resin. Most processes allow for some wastage of resin that escapes but with this process you can be assured that all the resin material that goes into the process will end up in the part. This is because the MTI® hose is impermeable to resin and efficiently traps it beneath the film. The pressurized environment also help to ensure an even spread of the resin throughout, preventing voids. The process is also very easy to learn and execute calling for less labor and training costs.
This company is the sole importer of the technology and not only supplies companies and individuals with the product, but also trains employees. The company has worked with several establishments to help them transition from using the wet lay-up and autoclave process to MTI® vacuum infusion process. The process has gained much popularity thanks to its efficiency. It is possible to end the need for post treatment by opting for vacuum processing. You can include the application a lacquer or painted surface to the process that eliminates the need to perform end processing finishing. The low pressure vacuum space is very useful in ensuring air bubbles are not trapped within the composite part during the curing stage.
This ensures a smooth finish that does not require any adornment to make it look better. Another financial benefit is the savings in wasted resin. Most processes allow for some wastage of resin that escapes but with this process you can be assured that all the resin material that goes into the process will end up in the part. This is because the MTI® hose is impermeable to resin and efficiently traps it beneath the film. The pressurized environment also help to ensure an even spread of the resin throughout, preventing voids. The process is also very easy to learn and execute calling for less labor and training costs.