HCS2041-01 Portable Hot Air Composite Curing System

HEATCON Composite Systems' HCS2041-01 Portable Hot Air Composite Curing System fills an important gap in composite repair techniques by applying heat to difficult shapes or hard to reach areas. Primary applications are composite repairs, secondary bonding, and modifications to composite structures. Powered and controlled by a Hot Bonder, such as the HCS9200 Dual Zone, it can be effectively used in place of standard silicone rubber heat blankets. More importantly, it provides even heating of contoured surfaces where a heat blanket cannot be used.

HCS2041-01 (Output End)

A typical procedure involves vacuum bagging the repair area and placing thermocouples in strategic locations. A second bag, or fabricated enclosure, is applied to make a tent, which fills with hot air. To provide consistent temperature, hot air enters the tent through a controllable diffuser and may be recirculated by way of a return hose. The system is easy to set up and operate, and includes the hot air generator as well as required hoses, ducting, and diffusion devices. It will heat a 12" x 12" surface area to 250ºF with ease. Depending on the application and techniques used it can heat a larger area at higher temperatures.

Applications are continually evolving so please call for the latest developments.

HEATCON Composite Systems, 600 Andover Park East, Seattle, WA 98188-7610. Tel: 206-575-1333; Fax: 206-575-0856.