Flex Molding Process

Everything You Need for Film Infusion -- Systems, Accessories, Training -- All In One Place

Film Infusion Molding, using either infusion films or reusable films made with Silicon, Polyurethane or Latex membranes, has slowly been gaining popularity over traditional closed mold methods.  The costs and learning curve in mold tooling is much lower with Film Infusion than the traditional rigid Light RTM double mold set alternative.

However, one of the challenges in the Film Infusion process has been a lack of emphasis on the improvements of feeding resin under the membrane.  In the past, it has been normal to pre-mix the resin in a separate container and have the vacuum “draw” the resin into the mold through multiple ports strategically placed in the infusion membrane.  This method has, and does, produce good results, particularly with large parts such as boat hulls and large wind turbine blades, however there was still a need for a better solution to the continuous renewal of feed pipes, reservoir cleanout, waste of resin after infusion and the pre-requisite labor required for each molding cycle (setting up the tubing and gaining vacuum connection security).

After two years of research and development, Magnum Venus Plastech has developed a complete solution to these challenges.  That solution is the new Flex Molding Process technology.    

What is different about Flex Molding?  

  • Flex Molding is a comprehensive package that consists of injection systems, accessories and patent pending seals specifically designed to optimize infusion with a better control of the production, training kit and training courses.
  • Eliminates the need to pre-mix resin and the use of consumable tubing and fittings, by using a mix/meter infusion system that provides a direct feed to the infusion membrane.
  • Flex Molding achieves an unamatched level of precision with new accessories including the Pneumatic Pressure Vacuum Sensor (PPVS-Infusion), infusion specific Turbo Autosprue (TAS-14), simple but effective clamp and more.
  • Offers a new “lockable” reusable membrane in addition to traditional vacuum bag infusion.  
  • Elimination of large resin reservoirs and multiple large bore feed pipes reduces costs and consumable wastage.  
  • Flex Molding also includes Universal Membrane Fittings that provide a secure connection for the connection valves.
  • Comprehensive Training Package that covers the process, accessories and systems.
  • Each MVP distributor around the world will take the same training course that our customers will be offered, insuring that they will be able to provide expert assistance as their customers make the move to this new technology.