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Custom Vacuum Curing/Debulking Tables
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SKU:VT Series-RFQ
Accelerate your composite workflow by combining precision heating & powerful vacuum suction into a single, high-performance step. BriskHeat vacuum curing & debulking tables are designed to significantly reduce the operational overhead & time blocks associated with traditional composite manufacturing. By integrating these processes into one unified station, this system eliminates the logistical bottleneck of moving delicate components between separate debulking tables & traditional autoclave chambers.
Ideal for aerospace, automotive, wind energy, & marine composite repairs or low-to-medium volume production runs, our tables provide a highly controlled thermal environment for curing temperatures up to 400°F (204°C).
Because no two manufacturing facility floors are identical, BriskHeat customizes every table's outer dimensions, heating zones, & power configurations. Our engineering team works directly with you to ensure the system is optimized for your specific composite layup geometries & facility footprint constraints.
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Since 1949
Since 1949
Maximum Continuous Operating Temperature: 400°F (204°C)
Temperature Control Type: Programmable, PID autotuning, multiple ramp/soak steps
Temperature Control Display: Dual display shows set-point and actual process temperature
Temperature Display Units: °F or °C
Heating Element: Multi-stranded resistance wire heating tapes laid out evenly underneath aluminum surface for optimal temperature uniformity
Heater Break Protection: Included
Alarms: Type-J thermocouple with audible high temperature alarm and loop break alarm
Security: Program security lock levels
Table Surface Material: T6061 Aluminum
Table Surface Thickness: 0.5 in (13 mm)
Table Structure: 2.5 in (635 mm) steel box tubing
Lid: Dual ball screw actuators for positive lid movement
Safety Interlocked Push Buttons: Ensures both hands are on the operating console while the lid is in motion
Casters: Polyurethane, (6) swivel, ends are locking type
Sound Level: Less than 65 db CFM of db
Voltage: Choice of 3-phase 208, 240, 380, or 480 VAC
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Fuse Protection: Included
Vacuum Pump: 2-stage electric oil-less rocker piston vacuum pump
Vacuum Gauge: Dry, dual scale, 0-30 inHg / 0-100 kPa / 0-1 bars, 2.5 in (635 mm) diameter
Vacuum Bag: High tear strength, reversion resistant silicone rubber reusable vacuum bag, clear, 25 shore A hardness, 800% elongation, 700 PSI tensile
Vacuum Seal: Silicone rubber delta seal
Maximum Vacuum Pressure: 28.8 inHg (711 mmHg)
Standard Options
| Size | VT4000 | VT8000 | VT10000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77 in (1.9 m) | 143 in (3.6 m) | 150 in (3.8 m) |
| Depth | 72 in (1.8 m) | 72 in (1.8 m) | 84 in (2.1 m) |
| Height (closed) | 45 in (1.1 m) | 45 in (1.1 m) | 45 in (1.1 m) |
| Height (open) | 118 in (3.0 m) | 118 in (3.0 m) | 118 in (3.0 m) |
| Top Surface Area | 60 in x 66 in (1.5 m x 1.7 m) | 60 in x 132 in (1.5 m x 3.4 m) | 72 in x 144 in (1.8 m x 3.7 m) |
| Usable Area | 52 in x 56 in (1.3 m x 1.4 m) | 52 in x 124 in (1.3 m x 3.1 m) | 66 in x 138 in (1.7 m x 3.5 m) |
| Vacuum Ports | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Weight | 1200 lbs (544 kg) | 2000 lbs (907 kg) | 3600 lbs (1633 kg) |
Custom Capabilities
| Specification | VT | Options |
| Size | 4000 | 60 in x 66 in (1.5 m x 1.7 m) total |
| 8000 | 60 in x 132 in (1.5 m x 3.4 m) total | |
| 10000 | 72 in x 144 in (1.8 m x 3.7 m) total | |
| Voltage | A | 240 VAC 3-phase |
| B | 208 VAC 3-phase | |
| C | 480 VAC 3-phase | |
| D | 380 VAC 3-phase | |
| Wattage | 30 | Wattage (standard): 30 (3.0 W/in²) |
| Table Options | A | Table without lid, includes pump |
| B | Table with lid and pump | |
| E | Table with lid, pump and data logger | |
| F | Table with lid but no pump (connection only) | |
| G | Table as “B” with dual power inputs | |
| Number of Zones | 1 | Single Zone (VT4000) |
| 2 | Two Zones (VT8000 and VT10000) | |
| Top Option | -TH | Adds Top Heat Blanket |
| -I | Adds Top Insulating Blanket |
Catalog/Specifications Sheet
Design Checklists
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Vacuum Table - Design Checklist SA-05-0024U-VT-Checklist
Q: What are composite curing heating products?
A: Composite curing heating products are portable electric heating systems used to cure composite materials during manufacturing, repair, and maintenance. They provide controlled, uniform heat to ensure proper resin curing and consistent laminate properties.
Q: What are composite curing heating products used for?
A: Composite curing heating products are commonly used for:
- Composite part manufacturing
- Bonded repairs
- Vacuum bag curing
- Resin curing
- Hot bonding
- Aerospace maintenance
- Wind turbine blade repair
- Marine composite repair
Q: What is a hot bonder?
A: A hot bonder is a portable temperature control unit that manages one or more heating zones during composite curing. It monitors thermocouples and precisely controls heating blankets or heating tapes to follow programmed cure cycles.
Q: Why is temperature control important during composite curing?
A: Proper temperature control helps:
- Ensure complete resin cure
- Achieve required material properties
- Prevent under-curing or overheating
- Improve bond strength
- Maintain process consistency
- Meet repair specifications
Q: Can one hot bonder control multiple heating blankets?
A: Yes. Many hot bonders are available with multiple independent control zones, allowing several heating blankets or repair areas to be controlled simultaneously while maintaining separate temperature profiles.
Q: How do I choose the right composite curing system?
A: When selecting a composite curing system, consider:
- Size of the repair area
- Required curing temperature
- Number of heating zones
- Blanket size
- Power requirements
- Temperature accuracy
- Programmable cure cycle capabilities
- Portability requirements
Q: What industries use composite curing heating products?
A: Composite curing systems are widely used in:
- Aerospace
- Aviation maintenance (MRO)
- Wind energy
- Marine
- Automotive
- Military / Defense
- Composite fabrication
- Research and development
Q: Can composite curing hot bonder systems be used in the field?
A: Yes. Many composite curing systems are designed to be portable, making them ideal for field repairs on aircraft, wind turbine blades, pipelines, marine vessels, and other large composite structures.
Q: What are heating blankets used for in composite repairs?
A: Heating blankets provide uniform heat across the repair area, helping ensure the composite material cures evenly while minimizing temperature variations that could affect repair quality.
Q: What is the purpose of thermocouples during curing?
A: Thermocouples measure the temperature at the repair site and provide feedback to the hot bonder or temperature controller, allowing the system to continuously adjust heater output throughout the cure cycle.
Q: Why is uniform heating important for composite repairs?
A: Uniform heating helps ensure consistent resin curing, proper bond strength, reduced internal stresses, and improved repair quality while minimizing the risk of hot spots or incomplete curing.
Q: Are composite curing systems accurate?
A: Yes. Modern hot bonders and temperature controllers provide precise temperature regulation, allowing operators to maintain cure cycles within tight tolerances required by many composite repair procedures.