Composite Material Hot Press Can Autoclave Tank Machine

Composite Material Hot Press Can Autoclave Tank Machine

A composite material hot press autoclave tank machine, also known as a composite curing autoclave, is a specialized equipment used in the manufacturing of composite materials. 

It is commonly used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, marine, and sporting goods for the production of high-quality composite components.

Here are the key features and components of a composite material hot press autoclave tank machine:

1. Autoclave Chamber: The autoclave chamber is a sealed, pressure-resistant vessel where the composite materials are placed for curing. 

It is typically cylindrical or rectangular in shape and made of high-strength materials such as carbon steel or stainless steel.

2. Heating System: The autoclave is equipped with a heating system to raise the temperature inside the chamber. It can use electric heaters, steam, or hot oil circulation to achieve the required curing temperature for 

the composite materials.

3. Pressure Control System: The autoclave has a pressure control system to regulate the internal pressure during the curing process. It ensures that the composite materials are exposed to the required pressure levels for 

optimal curing and consolidation.

4. Vacuum System: Many autoclaves have a vacuum system that allows for the removal of air and impurities from the composite materials before the curing process. This helps to eliminate voids and improve 

the overall quality of the final composite structure.

5. Cooling System: After the curing process is completed, the autoclave's cooling system to bring down the temperature inside the chamber. This helps to reduce the curing time and allows 

for safe handling of the cured composite parts.

6. Control and Monitoring System: Autoclaves have advanced control and monitoring systems that allow operators to set and monitor the curing parameters, such as temperature, pressure, and time. 

These systems provide real-time feedback and ensure precise control over the curing process.

Composite material hot press autoclave tank machines are crucial for the production of high-performance composite components. They provide controlled heating, pressure, and vacuum conditions necessary 

for the curing and consolidation of composite materials, resulting in strong, lightweight, and durable composite parts. 

The machines are designed to accommodate various sizes and shapes of composite structures, offering versatility and flexibility in composite manufacturing processes.

Main manufacturing basis TSG 21-2016 HB5342.2012

TSG  21-2016 HB5342.2012

AMS2750BAC5621QCACPSCPSD6-49327D6-56273

Technical Production Standard

GB/T150-2011pressure vessel

Welding Technical Standards

NB/T47015-2011

Pressure Plate Standard

GB/T713-2014NB/T47008-2017GB/T8163-2018

Welding Inspection Standard

NB/T47013.2-2015

Water Pressure Test Standard

pure water quality; No leakage, no abnormal sound or vibration

Appearance Treatment Standard

cylinder appearance, internal metal polishing, polishing treatment, spraying high-temperature resistant coating and rust proof primer

And our tank with thermal keeping layer, which saves energy consumption.

The Advantage is safety, reliable, energy saving, compact structure.

Below is one of the models for your reference, if you need other models or sizes, just feel free to ask us.

1.1main technical parameter

UNIT

Value or notes


Size

DN1500x5000


Tank body raw material

-

Q345R


Wall thickness

10


Door flange

-

16Mn


Inner diameter

1500


Work length

4000


Design pressure

MPa

1.25


Max. Work temperature

MPa

0.9


Design temperature

260


Max. Working temperature

250


Design life

Year

15


Door open method

-

Electric hydraulic side door opening; Tank door position sensing, manual and automatic protection safety interlocking, emergency stop function


Thermal keeping method

-

Tank insulation (customized high-density aluminum silicate) with 100 mm internal insulation (patented technology


Heat preservation thickness

50


Heating Method

-

Tail heater

Heating power of 300KW, supporting max 4 ℃/min heating under no load


Cooling Method

-

Air cooling, water cooling, natural cooling, multi-mode program controlled automatic switching fault self-diagnosis function

Support cooling at MAX0.5-4 ℃/min under no load


Design usage


Composite material pressure curing molding


Loading Weight

Kg

1000


Temperature rising rate

/min

0.1-4 ℃ adjustable according to program settings (no load or pressure)


Initial temperature

Room temperature or residual heat in the tank


Temperature descend rate

/min

0.1-4 ℃ adjustable according to program settings (no load or pressure)


Cooling to temperature

65default


Temperature evenness

±1without load


Temperature control accuracy

±0.5


Temperature test point

-

6


Application Field

-


Detail Images:

Control Panel

we design different type control panel according to machine needs or customers' requirements, here just put one for a reference.

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Control Box

CHNT brand, it's best brand of China made, works accurate and stable. When customers have different power voltage supply, we put a transformer into the control box, as you can see it from below picture.

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Tank body, we use Q345R as raw material 

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Steel Q345-R, as a widely used low alloy high-strength structural steel, represents the yield strength with "Q" in its grade, while "345" indicates that the yield strength (in megapascals, MPa) of this steel under 

standard test conditions reaches 345MPa. The subsequent "R" symbol specifically indicates that the steel is suitable for container manufacturing, 

that is, it has good welding performance and certain high-temperature resistance characteristics, and is suitable for the production of pressure vessels, storage tanks and other equipment.

The characteristics of Q345-R steel include:

1. Mechanical properties: In addition to having a yield strength of no less than 345MPa, it also has good tensile strength, generally up to 470-630MPa, as well as good toughness, plasticity, and weldability, ensuring 

the safety of components under complex stress states.

2. Chemical composition: As a low alloy steel, Q345-R contains small amounts of alloying elements such as manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), titanium (Ti), niobium (Nb), etc. The addition of these elements can significantly 

improve the comprehensive mechanical properties of the steel without significantly increasing its weight, ensuring strength while reducing the structural weight.

3. Corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance: Although Q345 series steel is mainly designed for room temperature environments, Q345-R has certain corrosion resistance and resistance to medium and 

low temperatures (usually from room temperature to about 400 ℃) through specific composition adjustments and heat treatment, making it suitable for manufacturing containers that can withstand certain temperature and pressure.

4. Processing performance: Good cold forming and welding performance make Q345-R easy to process into various complex shaped components, meeting different engineering needs, especially in the fields of chemical, petroleum, 

energy, etc. It has a wide range of applications.

In practical applications, Q345-R steel needs to undergo strict quality control and testing to ensure that its various performance indicators comply with relevant national standards (such as GB/T 713), in order to ensure its safety 

and reliability under design and usage conditions. Whether it's building large oil storage tanks, high-pressure vessels, or industrial boilers, Q345-R is a trusted choice for engineers.

Ends cover of the tank body, aslo Q345R steel:

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Inside view of steam heating rubber autoclave:

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Autoclave tank loading container export


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work in user's factory

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Hot press tank machine, a drawing for reference

DN1500X5300电干烧硫化罐管路安装确认总图(R2023-201)副本.jpg

The composite material hot pressing can forming process is a widely used technology in the manufacturing of high-performance composite materials, especially in the following fields where its importance and advantages 

have been demonstrated:

1. * * Aerospace field * *: This is one of the most important application areas of hot press tank forming technology, including the manufacturing of aircraft skin, ribs, frames, various wall panels, floors, fairings and other main 

and secondary load-bearing structural components. Due to the requirement of high strength, lightweight, and complex shape for these components, hot pressing can molding can ensure that the composite material achieves 

the necessary mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy.

2. * * Defense Industry * *: Similar to aerospace, the defense industry also requires a large number of high-performance composite components, such as radar hoods, missile shells, armor plates, etc., which also 

rely on hot pressing tank forming technology to ensure the high strength and durability of materials.

3. * * Transportation * *: Transportation vehicles, including cars and high-speed trains, are increasingly using composite components to reduce weight, improve fuel efficiency and performance. Hot pressed tank forming is 

suitable for manufacturing such large and complex shaped structural components.

4. * * Energy Industry * *: Energy related facilities such as wind turbine blades, oil and natural gas pipelines require corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and high-strength composite materials. Hot press tank forming is 

an ideal choice for manufacturing such large structures.

5. * * Sports and leisure products * *: such as golf clubs, snowboards, bicycle frames, etc., these products pursue ultimate performance and lightweight, and hot pressing can molding can meet their material performance 

requirements.

6. * * Ship Manufacturing * *: Composite materials are used in ship construction to reduce ship weight, improve speed and efficiency, and the hot pressing tank forming process can manufacture large ship structural components.

7. * * Infrastructure construction * *: Reinforced composite components used in structures such as bridges and buildings, which are formed by hot pressing tanks to achieve better mechanical properties and durability.

In summary, hot press can forming technology is widely used in various high-end manufacturing fields that have strict requirements for material performance due to its ability to provide high-quality and high-performance 

composite material components.

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