Filament Winding

When it comes to providing the Total Solution – M.V.P. delivers. Award-winning technology combined with over 50 years of industry expertise has given M.V.P. a strong reputation for quality products. M.V.P. has continually used innovative designs to help the industry meet governmental demands to reduce emissions, while at the same time providing significant material savings.

The Advanced FRP series of equipment is no exception. The modularity of our Winders, Reciprocators and Fiber Wet-Out Systems allows our systems to grow with your operation. From manual operations to full automation, Magnum Venus Plastech has the solution to your Advanced FRP challenges.

Advanced FRP applications are one of the fastest growing areas of the thermoset plastics industry. From filament winding of storage tanks, to continuous fiberglass panel manufacturing, to the layout of a boat hull Magnum Venus Plastech has the right system for the job. M.V.P. maintains a staff of talented engineers and designers who are experienced with equipment for specialized fiber reinforced plastics projects, making it one of the best sources of knowledge anywhere on reinforced thermoset processing methods. M.V.P. has taken the best ideas the industry has to offer on Advanced FRP, and improved upon them.

Average Winder Specifications:
  • Output
    • Resin: approx. 30 lbs./min. (13.6 kg)
    • Chopped Glass: approx. 11 lbs./min (4.9 kg)
    • Hoop Wind Glass: approx. 18 lbs./min. (8.2 kg)
    • Catalyst Ratio: 0.4% - 2.2%
    • Air Consumption: 70 CFM
    • Electrical: 110 volt, 6 amp, 1 phase, 60 cycle

  • Typical Dimensions
    • Mandrel Diameters: 2 in. to 14 ft. (5.1 cm - 4.3 m)
    • Mandrel Length: Up to 40 ft. (12.2 m)
    • Winder Dimensions:
      • Length: 29 ft. (8.8 m)
      • Width: 8 ft. (2.4 m)
      • Height: 17 ft. (5.2 m)
Average Reciprocator Specifications:
  • Output
    • Gelcoat: approx. 5400 ft.2/hour (500 m2/hour)
    • Laminate: approx. 2700 ft.2/hour (250 m2/hour), 1/16 in.
      (1.6 mm), 30% glass
    • Air Consumption: 80 CFM (2.3 m3)/min.; 100 psi (7kg/cm2)
    • Electrical: 220 volt, single phase, 30 amps, 60 cycle
  • Typical Physical Equipment Dimensions
    • Standard Width: 8 ft. (2.44 m)
    • Optional Width: Up to 16 ft. (4.88 m)
  • Typical Shipping Dimensions
    • Length: 10 ft. (3.1 m)
    • Width: 19 ft. (5.8 m)
    • Height: 11 ft. (3.4 m)
Average Fiber Wet-Out System Specifications:
  • Output
    • Approx. 1000 lbs. (454 kg)/hour; 20 ft. (6.1 m)/min.
  • Fiberglass Fabric Widths
    • 18 in. to 60 in. (45.7 cm to 1.5 m)

Please contact M.V.P. for a feasibility study of how the Advanced FRP series of equipment can improve you process and bottom line.