What is Continuous Panel Molding?
Continuous panel molding is a manufacturing process used to create large, flat panels of composite materials, such as fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP). The process involves continuously feeding raw materials into a mold, where they are formed and cured into a panel.
How does Continuous Panel Molding Work?
The continuous panel molding process involves the following steps:
- Raw material preparation: Fibers, such as glass, and resin are prepared and mixed together.
- Feeding: The fiber-resin mixture is continuously fed into a mold, which is shaped like a large, flat panel.
- Forming: The material is formed into a panel shape as it passes through the mold.
- Curing: The panel is cured in the mold, either through heat or chemical reaction, to create a solid composite.
- Cutting: The continuous panel is cut to the desired size.
Advantages of Continuous Panel Molding
- High volume production: The process allows for high-volume production of large, flat panels.
- Consistent quality: The process produces consistent, high-quality panels.
- Low labor costs: The process is relatively automated, reducing labor costs.
- Wide range of applications: Continuous panel molding is used in a wide range of industries, including construction, transportation, and industrial equipment.
Applications of Continuous Panel Molding
- Building panels: The process is used to produce large, flat panels for building construction, such as walls and roofs.
- Transportation components: Continuous panel molding is used to produce components for the transportation industry, such as bus and train bodies.
- Industrial equipment: The process is used to produce components for industrial equipment, such as tanks and vessels.
- Recreational vehicles: The process is used to produce components for recreational vehicles, such as RV walls and roofs.
Recommended Products
| Product Code | Product Features | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
838 | Fast wet-out, low fuzz and high strength | General purpose transparent FRP panels |
| 872 | Extremely fast wet-out, no white fibers, superior transparency | High transparency FRP panels |
| 872S | Low static, moderate wet-out, excellent dispersion after chopping under low tension | Semitransparent and opaque FRP panels |
| Product Code | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| P02 | High tensile strength, good processing, suitable for use in semitransparent and opaque FRP panels |
| P30 | Fast wet-out, suitable for use in high translucent panels |
