Infusion Construction

Infusion is a method of introducing catalyzed resin into a pre-layout of dry material under vacuum. Dry fibers are placed in mold, with core (Balsa or Foam). Which is then covered by a special flow cloth and a flexible vacuum bag, a high pressure vacuum is then applied and a series of resin tubes draw the catalyzed resin into the part.

The result is a high quality method of production which produces results repeatedly and consistently. It allows dimensional control and regularity of weight and unlike a pre-impregnation process, infusion does not require special materials storage conditions, nor an oven.

An economic and reproducible process, direct positioning of dry fibers is easier and more precise than in traditional hand lay-up processes. It also allows controlled placement of fiber direction, as it is not impeded by gel times etc… The perfect control of the quantity of resin infused and the dry placement cloth make it possible to obtain extremely homogeneous finished parts.

The weight variation of the piece is very small (1 to 2% only), a performance which is impossible to achieve with hand lamination.

Healthy working conditions:  Working with dry materials does away with most exposure to resin & styrene, and does not require special protection, masks, gloves etc...  During infusion and curing the styrene remains contained in the bag, thus reducing the emission of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) to less than 10 ppm.