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Injection Equipment: Ciject™ Five Ciject™ Five: The Ciject Five has been developed as an extension of the existing Ciject range of meter-mixing injection/infusion machines. Designed specifically for large scale infusion processing, the Ciject Five uses precision gear pumps to achieve output rates previously unachievable with conventional piston-pump based equipment. The unique IMPS (In Mould Pressure Sensor) system allows unparalleled levels of control during the process. The Ciject™ Five is designed to achieve the following: To replace manual resin mixing and handling in the infusion process. To connect directly and cleanly to bulk material storage tanks. To automatically pump and mix resin/hardener and maintain ratio accuracy over the entire output range. To dispense the mixed resin directly into the infusion process. To automatically control the rate of injection based on pressure feedback from the mould. To enable the operator to have full control of the process with relevant checks, interlocks/alarms and feedback before and during the process. To be easily, safely and efficiently flushed/cleaned after the process. To enable real-time process data to be recorded. Significant Technical Benefits: The ability to accurately control infusion pressure at the bag inlet point to a resolution of 100mbar whilst continually infusing at varying rate. Infusion can be controlled by either pressure (with a maximum flow rate limit), or, flow rate (with a maximum pressure limit). This fine control allows continuous infusion (not stop/start) without ever causing over-pressurisation (bag blistering). Ratio control with continual PID control between A & B components and verification using a predicted/measured flow method. This methodology provides a high confidence level in both the operation of the pumps, flow meters and the final measured ratio. The ability to control infusion pressure between 100mbar abs and 1000mbar abs enables the control of the bag consolidation pressure. Typical infusion pressure is 700mbar abs which leaves a positive pressure on the bag of 300mbar or 3 tons/meter sq. The ability to restrain flow in this manner enables user control of final volume fraction. Confirmation of these unique capabilities can be evidenced from existing infusions of up to 8 tons resin quantity. The equipment can monitor up to 4 in-bag sensor inputs per mixing unit and any monitored sensor may be used at any point during the infusion for process control. This gives highly accurate control and great flexibility of infusion strategy. Additional IMPS inputs available (see options) The equipment contains an onboard flushing system. No resin purging is required to clean the mixing unit. Solvent usage is minimal (up to 1 litre maximum). Time to clean is approx 3-4 minutes. A range of ‘pre-infusion’ checks can be incorporated into the software to assist with the preparation for infusion. These can include: Incoming material temperature verification Recirculation checks to validate flow rates of material (pseudo viscosity check) Dispense check to validate material flow rate Vacuum drop tests using IMPS sensors already connected in bag Operator checks IBC material levels Unit 1 Burraton Road Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate Saltash, Cornwall, UK, PL12 6AY +44(0)1752 849998 info@composite-integration.co.uk www.composite-integration.co.uk

Injection Equipment: Ciject™ Five General Specification Machine Item Total machine output (based on typical specification) Depending on mix ratio and length and diameter of down-stream pipe-work (other pump sizes can be specified) Pumping system resin Gear type pump (cast iron/steel) with vector drive Pumping system Catalyst/hardener Flow measurement resin Flow rates to suit material set-up To suit range Gear type, magnetically coupled pump (stainless steel) with servo/ vector drive Gear type flow meter. With alarm at +/- 2% off set ratio Flow measurement catalyst-hardener Gear type flow...

On-board vacuum system • 40m3/hr oil filled rotary vane vacuum pump • 2 mbar absolute vacuum level. • Mounted to machine skid with appropriate filtration. • Provision of a vacuum pump oil fill spout • Provision of 1-1/2" 'Camlock' vacuum outlet • DOL starter unit for start/stop operation of pump linked to screen control. • On screen alarms high/low level with adjustable set points • Absolute Vacuum level switch with digital display of vacuum level • Solid state switching circuitry (SSR's) for pump operation with electrical overload protection. • Easy access front cover SCADA data monitoring...

Thermocouple input module - 6 inputs • Additional PLC Module to enable monitoring of up to 6 K type thermocouples • On-screen display with graphs • Can be recorded and monitored if SCADA option if specified Fixed 50 litre stainless steel catalyst tank with level monitoring • For use if 'keg handling' option is not specified • Fabricated stainless steel 50 litre tank with fixed mounting to machine frame • Through-lid microwave level sensor linked to machine control system and alarms IMPS input module - 4 Inputs • Additional PLC Module to enable monitoring of and control from 8 additional...

Injection Equipment: Ciject™ Five Machine Item/Option Part/option Number Polyester version 0.75% - 2.25% ratio range (typical for 2-20 litre/min output Epoxy version 100:20 - 100:40 ratio range (others available) Ciject Five - Gear pump OPTIONS On Board Vacuum Pump SCADA Monitoring SCADA Full Control & Monitoring Catalyst Keg Handling Unit with Level Monitoring Vacuum Level Monitoring Thermocouple Module Fixed 50 Litre Stainless Steel Catalyst Tank With Level Monitoring SERVICE Ciject Five Service Ciject Five Polyester Spares Kit Ciject Five Epoxy Spares Kit Note: All specifications are...