Forming/pressing/laminating

In terms of molding, pressing and laminating applications, what are the applications of vacuum technology?
Vacuum forming, pressing and lamination are common processes in many industries and manufacturing technologies. Through these processes, various materials can be combined or customized.

As far as molding is concerned, it is very important to inject materials into the mold with a vacuum that meets specific requirements. Among them, thermoforming is the usual process of product production, which can make plastic film molding. In the thermoforming process, the plastic is heated first. The film makes it soften. A vacuum is then applied to the mould. Under the action of vacuum, the plastic film that has been heated and softened is pulled into the mold. Once the plastic film has cooled, the shape of the mold will be formed. This method can be used to make food and other commodity packaging, and can also make pre-formed plastic mold shells for garden pools.

The vacuum pressing process can be used in the wood industry. For example, when you want to paste multiple layers of wood together, but due to the geometry, mechanical pressing cannot be used, then vacuum pressing must be used. In addition, vacuum technology can also paste or fix plywood or synthetic materials to similar boards such as the front of the kitchen.

Vacuum lamination is a process of combining multiple layers of materials and is often used in the semiconductor and electronics industries. This is how solar battery packs, flat panel screens and smartphone screens are made.

Which of Busch's vacuum solutions are particularly suitable for forming, pressing and laminating processes?

The application of R 5 rotary vane vacuum pump in molding process has been tested by many years of practice and represents the most advanced level at present.

Mink claw vacuum pump energy saving, mainly used in pressing process, such as furniture production. If the requirement for vacuum degree is high, R 5 rotary vane vacuum pump can be used as the first choice.

The COBRA screw vacuum pump can discharge leaked gas and steam without affecting the operation of the vacuum pump. It is the first choice for solar cell modules, flat panel screens and smartphone display lamination processes.

Examples of the application of vacuum technology in the molding process:

• die exhaust-production of rotor blades suitable for wind power plants
• thermoforming-production packaging

examples of the application of vacuum technology in the pressing process:

• plate Pressing Machine-Sticking Synthetic Plate to Furniture Surface
• vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VRTM)

examples of the application of vacuum technology in the lamination process:

• flat panel display laminated
• solar panel lamination