Recipricator Flat Panel System

Now you can benefit from complete automation of FRP/GRP panels. The Magnum Venus Plastech Reciprocator is designed for automatic high-volume production of flat panels or sheets using a chopper and/or gelcoat gun. The gun traverses over a moving mold or table, distributing catalyzed resin & chopped fiberglass evenly on the surface of a carrier film, such as mylar or prepped mold surface. The M.V.P. patented FIT ® system reduces waste & fuming during the fully automated sprayup & rollout processes.

Precision means savings: The heavy duty carriage reverses virtually instantly, with only a 7-millisecond reverse time to recover the normal gunhead speed. This feature requires no gun triggering, allowing for uniform thickness which contributes to the Reciprocator's high production rate. Your result: parts are produced efficiently with uniform laminates every time.

Automatic Rollout: Using four strands of roving with the High-Volume Chopper Gun, the M.V.P. Reciprocator can achieve outputs of up to 2700 feet² (250m²) per hour, with a 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) laminate at 40% glass content. At 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) laminate, an output of 1350 feet² (125m²) per hour is possible*.

The M.V.P. Reciprocator system can be designed for various stages of the application process, from gelcoat application to heat curing of gelcoat to resin/fiberglass application to automatically consolidating the glass/resin layer to expel trapped air. Many of the world’s largest truck panel makers use the M.V.P. system to make top-quality panels without the use of expensive presses. We can meet your laminate schedule needs by creating a custom-made assembly line. We can provide gelcoat layers, oven(s), chop layers, impregnated cloth layers, filler layers, vacuum bagging and more. Call today to learn how we can create your reciprocator solution!

*Outputs may vary depending on materials and operating conditions.

• Pumping systems
• Hooded fume collectors with filters & 3/4 HP exhaust fan
• High-volume pumping systems have catalyst ratios of 0.5% to 1.25%; 0.5% to 3% with gelcoat pump system.
• Ductwork not included
   

• Gelcoat:
• 5400 ft.2/hour (500 m2/hour)
• Laminate:
  • 2700 ft.2/hour (250 m2/hour), 1/16 in. (1.6 mm), 30% glass
     

• Standard Width:
• 8 ft. (2.44 m)
• Optional Width:
• up to 16 ft. (4.88 m)**

• 220 V, single phase, 30 amps, 60 cycle
• 220 V, three phase, 30 amps, 60 cycle
   

• 80 CFM (2.3m3) per min.
• 100 psi (7kg per cm2)
   

• Width:
• 19 ft. (5.8 m)
• Length:
• 10 ft. (3.1 m)
• Height:
• 11 ft. (3.4 m)

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Combo (gel coat and laminator) unit. (System without environmental enclosure)

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