Wet lay-up process, a two-component resin is mixed, and a layer is first applied where the composite is to be bonded. The fiber fabric is placed on top of the resin then impregnated by spreading resin over the fabric.
The Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP) uses vacuum pressure to drive resin into a laminate. Dry materials are laid into the mould and the vacuum is applied before resin is introduced. Once a complete vacuum is achieved, resin is literally sucked into the laminate via carefully placed tubing.
Light Resin Transfer Moulding, or Light RTM, is a process by which composite products are manufactured using a closed mould system. The closed mould consists of an “A” side mould (base mould) and a semi-rigid “B” side mould (counter mould) that is sealed to the “A” side mould using vacuum pressure. Resin is drawn into the resulting cavity under vacuum.
Sheet moulding compound (SMC) is an uncured thermoset compound, in sheet form, that is used to make glass reinforced plastic (GRP) products. It is formed into products by compression moulding. Compression moulding involves placing SMC onto a heated mould, then forcing it into the mould cavities using a heated plug. Heat from the plug and mould softens the SMC and allows it to flow into the mould cavities
Pre-preg (compression moulding and vacuum) is a composite material made from "pre-impregnated" fibers and a partially cured polymer matrix. There are many products that utilize the concept of pre-preg.
Our 3D printer can operate with carbon fiber filaments. This type of filament is way stronger than a standard filament such as PLA or ABS. Furthermore, the quality of the surface is flawless, and it is very lightweight, bearing in mind that their figures are very stiff.
We have 4 rotomoulding machines (Rotostøp AS), one inhouse at Innofiber, in different sizes up to 5,5m length. A hollow mould is filled with powdered plastic resin. The mould begins rotating bi-axially and is transferred into an oven. The mould continues to rotate as the resin melts and coats the walls of the mould. The mould is cooled until the resin hardens into the desired shape.
Injection moulding is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mould. We have inhouse (BeForm AS) and access to lots of different types and sizes of injection moulding machines also known as an injection press.
The Innofiber Backing Rings are manufactured from 50% glass fiber reinforced SMC material and is suitable for use in chemical and corrosive environments. These strong properties combined with lightweight, high strength and good surface finish makes the flanges a good choice for most purposes when it comes to connecting pipes
The Tank Lids from Innofiber are manufactured in a fiber glass reinforced SMC composite material and is used primarily as a lid for tanks, reservoirs and containers. Tank lids are designed withstand heavy loads without collapsing.