Mould Inserts

Mould Inserts

Mould Inserts

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and descriptions of various mould inserts used in Vacuum Resin Transfer Moulding (VRTM) and Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) tooling. These inserts are designed for integration into composite and metal moulds.
Specifications:
  • 3/8” BSP Insert (XA-0002): Machined steel vent insert for composite RTM moulds, compatible with 6mm pipe or as a vacuum connection.
  • 20mm Insert Blank (XA-0005): Delrin fitting with a 3/8” BSP female port, customizable by drilling.
  • Mould Vent Liner (XA-0003): Reduces vent diameter for use with 6mm Delrin pipe.
  • Flange Vacuum Fitting (XA-0304): For vacuum connection, compatible with GEKA connectors.
Procedures:
  • Injection Valve Threaded Mould Insert (XA-1501): Accepts injection valves and various pipe inserts, designed for composite moulds.
  • Injection Valve Threaded Mould Insert for Metal Moulds (XA-1519): Similar to XA-1501 but for metal moulds.
  • Air Ejector Insert (XA-2001): For use with Air Ejector XE-0020, laminated into composite moulds.
Additional Components:
  • 10mm and 6mm Pipe Inserts (XA-0312 & XA-0311): Connect injection or vent pipes to moulds, spare seals available.
  • Mould Location Cone (XA-0020): Provides precise alignment between mould surfaces.
  • IMPS Pressure Sensor Mould Insert (XA-0030): Allows easy mounting of pressure sensors in composite tools.
Notes: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Mould Inserts Mould Inserts A range of mould inserts for use in VRTM and RTM tooling. Some inserts are designed to be directly laminated into composite tooling and some are specifically for use in metal tooling. 3/8” BSP Insert (XA-0002) Machined steel 3/8” BSP Vent Insert to be laminated into composite RTM moulds. Can be used with XA-0003 to accept 6mm pipe or as mould flange vacuum connection (see XA-0304). Flange Vacuum Fitting with GEKA Quick Connector (XA-0304) Insert for flange vacuum connection. To accept vacuum GEKA connection. To be laminated into composite moulds. Other connections/fittings to suit this insert are available on request Mould Vent Liner (XA-0003) Liner used in conjunction with 3/8” BSP Vent insert to reduce vent diameter, for use with 6mm Delrin pipe. 20mm Insert Blank– Includes 2 x O rings (XA-0005) Blank Delrin fitting for use with 20mm Mould Insert XA-0014. Supplied with 3/8” BSP female port, but no through hole. This can be drilled by customer to suit requirements or used as blanking plug. 20mm Mould Insert (XA-0014) Insert to accept vacuum catch pot or injection port pipe insert. Designed to be laminated into composite moulds. Unit 1 Burraton Road Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate Saltash, Cornwall, UK, PL12 6AY +44(0)1752 849998 [email protected] www.composite-integration.co.uk

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Mould Inserts Injection Valve Threaded Mould Insert– Include 1 x O Ring (XA-1501) Threaded insert to accept injection valve; will also accept 20mm Insert Blank (XA-0005), or 6/10mm pipe inserts (XA-0311 & XA-0312). Designed to be laminated into composite mould. Injection Valve Threaded Mould Insert (for use in machined metal mould) (XA-1519) Threaded Insert to accept injection valve; will also accept 20mm Insert Blank (XA-0005), or 6/10mm Pipe insert (XA-0311 & XA-0312). To be bolted into machined metal mould. 20mm Mould Insert (for use in machined metal mould) (XA-0017) Insert to accept vacuum...

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Mould Inserts 6mm Pipe Insert-Nut Type (XA-0311) Use in conjunction with 20mm Mould Insert XA-0014 to connect a 6 mm injection or vent pipe to mould. Spare seal inserts are available part ref: MM-0009 10mm Pipe Insert–-Nut Type (XA-0312) Use in conjunction with 20mm Mould insert XA-0014 to connect a 10mm injection or vent pipe to mould. Spare seal inserts are available part ref: MM-0010. Mould Location Cone (inc fixing nuts and bolts) (XA-0020) Machined cone to be bolted to flange between inner and outer seals. The cone gives positive X-Y-Z locations between the upper and lower mould surfaces....

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