We offer exclusively the moulding machinery for the patented Polymer Fusion Moulding (PFM) process recently developed for moulding co mingled, post consumer plastics in to composit sheeting in various thickness and size permutations comprising outer skins of variable thickness and a foamed core which can be varied in density.
PFM is also capable also of moulding small lots of product where mould cost can be minimised due to the simple structure and low pressures of this unique process.
Machinery can vary therefore to provide moulded product from sizes of 300mm x 300mm to 5000mm x 2500mm with varying thickness. Four modules or more can also be combined as conceived above, into fully automated production process where annual production of more than 175,000 panels can be envisaged.
Single units , either manual operator controlled or , automated can also be offered with semi continuous operation due to the ability for one mould to be being processed whilst another is being demoulded and refilled for the next cycle.
PFM version 1
PFM Duplex Moulder, mechanical powder dosing.
This version has two positions for female moulds and one position for male mould. A version of this has been designed for panels of 5 metres x 3 metres for the oil rig industry as ground protection mats. Size is not a limitation for this technology , only limited by the size a mould can be constructed. Vibrating powder scattering devices mechanise the process for the larger moulds in this model, making manual intervention unnecessary. |
PFM version 2
PFM Duplex moulder, manual loading.
PFM Moulder in Duplex format , showing proposed mechanisms for larger panels. This particular design suitable for reinforced or highly decorated panels where manual intervention , loading or special inserts are necessary. This version developed with a heated platen to take several small moulds simultaneously , and still retain productivity as semi continuous moulding is possible. |
PFM version 3
PFM Duplex moulder, four decorated panels.
PFM moulder duplex format, using two female moulds with four impressions per mould. This iteration developed specially for a customer for simulated stone siding panels where each stone or brick has to be coloured separately and mineral textures added integral with the moulding. The entire product however manufactured with recycled plastics including PVC which assists with fire resistance. |