| The Engineer Guy stocks products for vacuum-bagging. We've got release film, peelply, sealant tape, valves, breather.. all that fun stuff. |
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What you see here is but a small representative sample of the materials that are available. There are different kinds of just about everything, and every one of those come in a variety of gauges, widths, and lengths.
If you don't spot exactly what you want, please call Nelson at 404 685 8804. He will gladly assist you. |
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Vacuum-Bagging Materials |
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| Bag Sealant Tape |
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| This is the tape (looks like butyl tape for windows) that is used to provide a seal between the vacuum-bagging film and the tool or mold surface. |
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| Release Film |
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| This film is often made of some variety, cousin, or neighbor of the Teflon family. It's non-stick, usually temperature resistant, and can also be permeable so that in spite of its solid appearance, it still breathes. Cool, huh? |
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| Breather Fabric |
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This is the transporter mechanism for the air you're trying to suck out of the laminate. As the vacuum builds, the air needs a way to get out.
The breather (sometimes called a bleeder) provides a passage for said air. Ok, technical term here. Ready? "GASES". |
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| Vacuum-Bagging Film |
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| This is the last film that is applied when constructing the vacuum-bag. Its primary function is to be free of leaks and be able to hold vacuum under intended pressures and temperatures. |
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| Peel Ply Fabric |
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| Peel Ply (Also known as Release Fabric) is used to provide a cured composite laminate with a textured surface. This helps if you are bonding one part to another, or if you just want paint to stick a little better. |
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