Composite Oven Carbon Fiber Composite Autoclave For Wing/Fuselage/Engine Blade Prepreg Autoclave
Composite Oven Carbon Fiber Composite Autoclave For Wing/Fuselage/Engine Blade Prepreg Autoclave refers to a kind of equipment used in the aerospace and other industries to process carbon fiber composite materials into components such as wings, fuselages, and engine blades.
Working Principle
- Vacuum System: Before curing, the autoclave's vacuum system evacuates the air inside to create a vacuum environment. This removes air bubbles and moisture in the prepreg, improving the component's quality and reducing defects.
- Heating System: The heating system in the autoclave can heat up evenly. It raises the temperature of the prepreg to the curing temperature required by the resin matrix, usually between 100°C and 200°C, accelerating the resin's curing reaction.
- Pressure System: The pressure system applies a certain pressure to the prepreg in the autoclave, generally in the range of 0.5MPa to 1.5MPa. The pressure helps the resin to fully infiltrate the carbon fiber fabric, makes the layers of the prepreg bond closely, and improves the density and strength of the component.
Applications
- Aerospace Industry: It is widely used in the manufacturing of aircraft wings, fuselages, engine blades and other components to improve the performance and reduce the weight of aircraft, thereby improving fuel efficiency and flight range.
- Automotive Industry: Some high-performance automobiles use carbon fiber composite materials to make parts such as body frames and engine covers. The autoclave is used to ensure the quality and performance of these components.
- Sports Equipment Industry: In the production of high-end bicycles, golf clubs, tennis rackets and other sports equipment, the autoclave is used to process carbon fiber composite materials to improve the performance and comfort of the equipment.
Description |
Unit |
Specifications And Parameters |
Working Diameter |
mm |
1500 |
Working Length |
mm |
4000 |
Max. Working Pressure |
bar |
10 |
Max. Working Temperature |
ºC |
180 |
Max. Pressurization Rate (Average) |
Bar/min |
0-1 |
Max. Depressurization Rate (Average) |
Bar/min |
0-1 |
Max. Heating Rate(Air Average) |
ºC/min |
0-3 |
Max. Cooling Rate (Air Average) |
ºC/min |
0-3 |
Temperature Uniformity At Steady State |
ºC |
≤±2 |
External Shell Temperature At Max. Temperature |
ºC |
≤55 |
Quick Openning Door Mode |
- |
Hydraulic Door Opening |
Working Medium |
- |
Compressed Air Or Nitrogen Pressurization |
Heating Mode |
- |
Stainless Steel Electric Heating |
Quantity Of Circulating Fan Motor |
SET |
1 |
Thermocouple Type |
- |
Type K Or J |
Vacuum Ports |
PIECE |
10 |
Min. Vacuum Pressure |
bar |
-0.09 |
Standard Control Mode |
- |
PLC Logic Control |
Insulation Form |
- |
Internal Insulation |
Exterior Color |
- |
Customized |
The diameter of the autoclave is 700-4500mm, the length is 1000-100000mm can be customized, the design temperature is 60-500ºC, the design pressure is within 0.5-10MPa can be produced, please contact us for details.
Composite autoclaves and carbon fiber autoclaves have a wide range of application products in various fields. The specific application products are as follows:
Aerospace Field
- Aircraft Structural Components: Wings, fuselages, empennages, and fairings are typical application products in the aerospace field1. These components need to have high strength, low weight, and good fatigue resistance. The use of composite autoclaves and carbon fiber autoclaves can ensure that the produced components meet these requirements, improving the performance and fuel efficiency of aircraft.
- Engine Components: Engine blades, casings, and other components can also be manufactured using composite autoclaves and carbon fiber autoclaves1. Carbon fiber composite materials have excellent heat resistance and wear resistance, which can withstand the high-temperature and high-pressure environment in the engine and improve the efficiency and reliability of the engine.
Automotive Industry
- Body Panels: Outer panels such as hoods, door panels, and roofs, as well as inner structural parts like door sill beams and B-pillars, can be made by composite autoclaves and carbon fiber autoclaves1. This can reduce the weight of the vehicle body, improve fuel economy, and enhance the collision resistance and safety performance of the vehicle.
- Automobile Interior Parts: Seats, dashboards, and steering wheels can also use carbon fiber composite materials formed by autoclaves5. These parts not only have a beautiful appearance but also have good mechanical properties and comfort.
Sports Equipment Industry
- Bicycles: Frames, wheels, and handlebars made of carbon fiber composites can improve the performance and speed of bicycles5. The components formed by autoclaves have high strength and stiffness, can withstand the impact and stress during riding, and at the same time reduce the weight of the bicycle, making it easier to ride.
- Golf Clubs and Tennis Rackets: The club heads of golf clubs and the frames of tennis rackets made by autoclave technology have excellent elasticity and shock absorption performance5. Carbon fiber composites can give full play to the technical level of athletes and improve the quality and feel of sports equipment.
Medical Equipment Field
- Medical Instrument Components: Instrument valves, mechanical instruments, electronic sensors, and other components can use carbon fiber composites4. Carbon fiber materials have good biocompatibility and corrosion resistance and can meet the requirements of medical equipment for hygiene and sterilization.
- Medical Support Equipment: Stretchers, wheelchairs, and prosthetic limbs made of carbon fiber composites are lightweight, strong, and comfortable5. They can reduce the burden on medical staff and patients and improve the quality of medical care.
Other Fields
- Marine Industry: Hulls, decks, and masts can be made of composite materials cured by autoclaves1. Carbon fiber composites have good corrosion resistance and water resistance and can withstand the erosion of the marine environment for a long time, improving the service life and performance of ships.
- Electronic Equipment: Shells of high-performance electronic products such as drones and VR/AR smart wearables can be made of carbon fiber composites5. Carbon fiber materials have good electromagnetic shielding performance and can reduce the interference of electromagnetic waves on electronic equipment, improving the stability and reliability of equipment operation.









1. Are you a trading company or a manufacturer?
We are a production factory, with 20 years of experience in design and production, we can customize the right equipment for you according to different process requirements of different products.
2. What is the difference between an autoclave and an ordinary oven?
Autoclaves can control temperature, pressure and vacuum at the same time, while ordinary ovens only heat. High pressure environment can reduce material porosity, improve strength, suitable for high performance composite materials.
3. What are the key technical parameters of autoclave?
Temperature range: Usually 100°C - 200°C (depending on resin type).
Pressure range: 0.5MPa - 1.5MPa.
Vacuum degree: close to -1bar (excluding air).
Cavity size: customized according to product size (such as aviation grade tank diameter up to 6 meters).
4. How to choose the right autoclave?
To consider:
Product size and yield.
Material type (resin curing temperature, pressure requirements).
Accuracy requirements (temperature uniformity, pressure stability).
Budget and energy efficiency (e.g., energy-efficient heating systems).
5. Is the autoclave expensive to maintain?
Maintenance costs depend on frequency of use and maintenance specifications. Check seals, pressure sensors, and heating elements regularly to avoid leaks or temperature deviations. Long-term maintenance can extend the service life of the device.
6. What are the safety measures for autoclaves?
Pressure relief valve prevents overpressure.
Multiple temperature monitoring to avoid overheating.
Explosion-proof design and emergency stop system.
Operators must receive professional training.
7. Can autoclaves handle composite materials of different thickness?
Yes, but the process parameters need to be adjusted. For example, thick-walled parts may require longer curing times or stepwise heating to avoid uneven resin curing.
8. What is the difference between autoclave and vacuum bag forming process?
Autoclaves increase material density through external pressure, while vacuum bags rely only on atmospheric pressure (about 0.1MPa). Autoclaves are suitable for high performance, large size components, and vacuum bags are mostly used for low cost or small batch production.
9. What is the energy consumption of autoclaves?
Energy consumption is high (especially for large equipment), but costs can be reduced by optimizing processes (such as reducing heating times) and using energy-saving technologies (such as infrared heating).
10. How to ensure a uniform temperature in the autoclave?
Use circulating fan or hot air flow design.
Calibrate the temperature sensor regularly.
Place components properly (avoid blocking air outlets).
11. Can autoclaves be used to recycle carbon fiber composites?
At present, it is mainly used in the manufacture of new materials. Recovery requires chemical or mechanical separation of the resin from the fiber and is not directly related to the autoclave process.
12. Typical failure and solution of autoclave?
Insufficient pressure: Check seals or vacuum pumps.
Temperature fluctuations: Calibrate the heating system or replace the sensor.
Vacuum leak: Locate the leak with a leak detector and repair it.