An inexpensive and reliable full range miniature vacuum switch with good sensitivity, repeatability and set point tolerance. It has a dead band of 3-4" Hg. (i.e. it will shut the pump off at 18" Hg and turn the pump on at approx. 15" Hg). Available in two adjustible ranges, from 3" to 1 8"Hg and from 15" to 29" Hg. We recommend the lowersetting range switch be used for most foam wing vacuum bag applications and the higher range switch be used when vacuum bagging into a tool.
The vacuum gauge reads from 0 to 30" of Hg vacuum. It is used to monitor the vacuum obtained when bagging to prevent crushing of the foam cores. For blue foam 18" of vacuum is recommended and for white foam 10" is recommended..
An adjustible valve that allows the vacuum to be regulated to prevent crushing of light density foam. It's an inexpensive way to regulate vacuum pressure. However, the vacuum pump must nun continuously until the epoxy resin cures.
A preset valve that opens at 10" Hg and closes at approx. 8" Hg. It should be used when bagging white foam wings to prevent crushing the wings if the vacuum switch fails to turn the pump off at 7" Hg.
This tubing is industrial grade vacuum tubing that will not collapse when vacuum is applied. It is very flexible, will not crack, and stays soft. It can be used with bayonet type fittings for easy assembly.
An inexpensive and convenient way to shut vacuum off when bagging. Slips over 1/4" OD tubing and can be snapped on and off.
Allows the hook-up of two bags when using the Auto-Vac system. Fits 1/4" neoprene tubing.
Brass 1/4" pipe thread connector used to install the gauge, vacuum switch and propane tank in a compact manifold.
The check valve is used to prevent the loss of vacuum in the bag when the pump is not operating. Install with arrow pointing toward direction of flow.
This 2 mil nylon, high stretch bagging film is durable and flexible, which allows it to easily fomm around complex parts.
A high stretch bagging film for molding complex shapes and for bagging parts in a female tool. Will stretch approximately 400%.
Made from the same material as above, but in a convenient tube shape that requires only the ends to be sealed. Available in 18" and 36" widths.
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QUICK LOCK SEALSA quick, convenient, innovative method of sealing the nylon bagging tube exclusively from ACP. Eliminates the need for vacuum bagging tape, allows easy access and insertion of the wing into the bag and allows repeated useage of the bag tube. Available for the 18" and 36" 2 mil nylon bag tubes. |
This is aerospace quality bagging tape, not window caulking. It is extremely tacky and makes and excellent bag sealing medium.
An all metal, threaded type connector that allows a convenient way to penetrate the nylon bag film or tube so that the vacuum hose can easily connected to the bag. Can be reinstalled when replacing bag tube. Has barbed end that accepts 1/4" neoprene tubing.
A blend of imported waxes formulated to provide the maximum number of releases per application. It has no Silicon added thereby allowing the waxed Mylar to be painted and will not "Fish Eye" or pucker the paint finish.
Frekote 750 is an economical all-purpose release that works with most epoxy resins. It offers excellent release properties, doesn't build up, requires no baking, and has minimal transfer.
A mylar carrier sheet, .014" thick, provides a smooth glossy surface for wing skins when vacuum bagging. The mylar should be waxed with mold release before use.Available in 24" and 48" wide material.
A finely woven rayon fabric treated so it will not bond with epoxy. It is used as a backing sheet in lay ups. The peel ply wets out with epoxy, cures with the rest of the lay up, and can be peeled off after the epoxy has cured leaving a surface needing little, if any, sanding. Available in 2" and 60" wide material.
This 60" wide release film is 1 mil thick, which allows it to confomm to complex shapes easily. It can be used to prevent epoxy from sticking to mold or bagging material.
Release film with evenly spaced pin holes that allow controlled removal of excess resin when vacuum bagging. It is applied on top of the wet laminate and then covered with breather felt which blots up the excess resin when the laminate is bagged. We recommend using this product in lieu of peel ply if a bondable surface is not required, since it releases more easily from the cured laminate.
This glass cloth has been coated with Teflon to form a porous non- bondable fabric that can be used to control the resin content of a laminate during the bagging operation. It is applied directly over the uncured, epoxy impregnated glass, and then covered with a breather mat that will absorb the excess resin. The amount of resin removed is contingent upon the number of layers of bleeder felt used.
Allows the vacuum to be distributed throughout the whole vacuum bag tube when it is placed under the EZ-Vac bag connector and past the end of and under the entire part. A non-woven polyester mat also used to absorb excess epoxy in a wet lay-up. Available in 15", 30" and 60" widths.
Thin film tape that can be used to apply pressure on layed-up braided carbon tube structures to compact the laminate. Re- quires 175 degrees to activate shrinkage. It can easily be stripped from the laminate after the epoxy has cured.
Disposable, 3/8" wide nylon bristle bnushes with metal handles.
1" wide disposable brushes for the application of EZ-Lam resin during the vacuum bagging or laminating process.
4" wide flexible plastic epoxy applicators.
These 3 " wide rollers were specifically designed for use with epoxy resin. They have a phenolic core that will not deteriorate when wetted with the epoxy and a textured surface that enhances the wet-out of the fabrics. Kit includes a professional handle, and two rollers. Replacement rollers available.
