McCLARIN Composites leverages closed mold capabilities across three facilities. Closed molding is a strategic priority to address the sustainability and performance requirements of our key customers in mobility and the built environment.
The vacuum infusion process (VIP), or infusion, uses a vacuum pump to draw the resin into the reinforcement, while resin transfer molding (RTM) uses a positive pressure pump to push the resin into the reinforcement.
Infusion parts are inherently stronger and lighter than open mold manufactured parts due to higher fiber volume fraction (FVF). Infusion is lower cost-in-use since tooling and labor costs are much lower and trimming and overspray waste is minimized or eliminated.
Infusion offers improved process times, consistent and close tolerance results, and higher quality control assurances since the part can be inspected during various stages of the process.
Additional advantages of infusion include improved surface quality, reduced environmental impact and worker exposure. Infusion reduces the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants emitted because it is a closed molding process.
We employ a diverse range of resins—such as vinyl ester, polyester, epoxy, and dicyclopentadiene (DCPD)—and reinforcement materials—such as fiberglass mat, fiberglass fabric, carbon fiber fabric, Kevlar (Aramid) fabric, honeycomb cones, foam core.
We have the capability to mold large, complex components for low or high-volume production runs or prototyping.
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Vacuum Infusion Process Specs
Product Capabilities
Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP)
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM)
Vacuum Assist Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM)
Reinforcement Material
Honeycomb Cones
Fiberglass
Carbon Fiber
Kevlar®
Glass Fiber
E-Glass
S-Glass
Thermoplastic Glass Fiber
Polypropylene Embedded Glass
Hybrid Fibers
Foam Cores
Resin Types
Vinyl Ester
Polyester
Epoxy
Polyurethane
Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD)
Fire Retardant Resins
Length
Size is virtually unlimited, please contact us today regarding your project
Tolerance (+/-)
Work to standard Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Production Volume
Prototype/Pilot
Low Volume
Short Run
Production
High Volume
Long Run
Additional Information
Value Added Services
Assembly
Controlled Environment
Controlled Humidity
Controlled Temperature
Coating
Powder Coating
Ceramic Coating
Copper Coating
RFI Shielding
Heat Shielding
Packaging
Hardware Design and Procurement
In-House Tooling
Custom Patterns
Custom Tooling
Composite Tooling
Offering Quick Turnaround Times
CNC Mold Machining
Assembly Mechanical
Logistics
Just In Time (JIT)
Kanban
Digitizing and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)
Faro Arm
Adhesive Bonding
Industry Focus
Transportation
Trucks
Cars
Buses
Trains
Commuter Rail Systems
Rapid Transport
Construction Equipment
Agricultural Equipment
Aerospace
Defense/Military
Fire & Emergency
Energy
Machinery
Marine
Building Products/Architectural
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Sports Equipment
Intended Application
Wind Turbine Components
Ducts
Partitions
Trays
Body Panels
Construction Equipment Covers
Transit Rail Car Interior Systems
Industrial Equipment Enclosures
Toilet Modules
Industry Standards
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
CSA
Canadian Standards Association
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FDA
Food And Drug Administration
ISO: ISO 9001
International Organization for Standardization
Mil-Spec
Military Specifications
RoHS
Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (Compliant)
SAE
Society of Automotive Engineers
Six Sigma Capable SPC Control
100 Ton State Permit
EPA
Pennsylvania DEP
File Formats
AlphaCAM (AMD,ATD)
AutoCAD (DWG,DWZ)
BMP
Creo
IGES
Inventor (IDW, IPT)
JPG or JEPG
MasterCam (MDX, MC8, MC9, SET)
PDES
PDF
SAT
SolidEdge (DFT)
SolidWorks (SLDPRT,SLDDRW,SLDDRT)
STEP
SurfCam (DSN)
TIFF
TurboCAD (TCW,TCX)
Unigraphics (PRT)