Through intensive research and testing, we have developed an electric fan system capable of withstanding continuous temperatures up to 180 °C (short-term up to 190 °C), enabling new possibilities for optimizing heat transfer from the oven or autoclave atmosphere directly into the tooling and part.
In the composite industry, there are various causes for excessively long cycles and high thermal and temporal variances. These can stem from factors such as the loading arrangement in series production, large or complex tool geometries with undercuts, or even closed tools with poor airflow. Sometimes, the flow within the systems is too low, or the tools do not match the thermal requirements of the system.
With our measuring services, we can assess the current situation to identify the root causes. This allows us to develop the appropriate fan configurations and significantly shorten the cycle times.
Our high-temperature fan system is tailored to the specific requirements of your moulds and production environment.
From a single fan integrated into a tool substructure to loading tables with built-in fans or self-heated units for internal heating of enclosures and tanks, we offer proven solutions that address a wide range of application needs.
Significant reduction of heat-up and cool-down times can be achieved shortening the overall cycle time and allowing higher production rates.
Thermal inhomogeneity between the hottest and coldest areas of large or complex moulds is significantly reduced.
Starting Phase 1: Power & Drive Unit Development
In view of the harsh environmental conditions, various drives were tested and developed. Long-term tests over several months revealed with "brutal honesty" which concepts and designs could withstand use in serial production.
Phase 2: Prototyping
The path was challenging and long, but precise motor control tuning and tailored electric motor design have ultimately led to success.
Phase 3: Feasibility studies
Various feasibility studies have demonstrated the enormous potential for series production.
Phase 4: Long-term testing and condition monitoring
Extensive accelerated life-cycle testing in our laboratory are the basis for stable and safe operation of the fans under the extreme ambient conditions.
Phase 5: Implementation into serial production
Adapting the high-temperature fans to customer specific requirements. Manufacturing, set-up, commissioning and continuous operation at customer site.
