VACUUM INFUSION, a high-performance technology for manufacturing composite parts by impregnating dry fibres in an open mould under a vacuum blanket.
The composite infusion process involves placing dry fibres (carbon fibre, glass fibre), technical inserts and foam cores into a mould or onto a workbench. A vacuum sealing system is then set up using an infusion film and technical consumables (drainage fabric, peel ply, distribution network), in accordance with an optimised infusion strategy.
A controlled vacuum is created to ensure that the plies are compacted, air is removed and porosity is reduced. The thermosetting resin (epoxy, polyester or vinyl ester) is then drawn in under vacuum, ensuring uniform impregnation of the reinforcement fabrics and an excellent weight-to-performance ratio.
Key benefits of this process:
This vacuum resin infusion technology enables the production of lightweight composite structures with high mechanical performance, low emissions and excellent cost control.
The infusion process is particularly well suited to applications in the marine, industrial, transport, energy and high-performance sports sectors.
PLASTINOV supports you in the design and manufacture of composite parts using infusion moulding, combining lightness, strength and industrial quality.