Graco 340462EN-B User Manual

Advanced Composites

Resin Pumping and Metering Solutions

Precision Fluid Handling Technology
for Advanced Composites

Innovative fluid handling solutions that build your bottom line

Demand for advanced composites is growing on a global scale as these innovative materials are designed into an ever-increasing

array of structures. Fuel conservation and performance drive the need for lighter weight aircraft and transportation vehicles.

Alternative energy is pushing the limits on composite scale by requiring “super-sized” turbines. Corrosion resistance and cost

reduction are primary considerations in storage tanks, pressure vessels and bridge construction.

These are only a few examples of where expensive, manual, slow resin dispensing

processes of the past can limit today’s new capacity needs and performance

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specifications. By integrating Graco

manufacturing process, you will meet the demand for more composites, fabricated

at higher speeds and at a lower cost.

Graco understands automated resin processes and provides the products, engineering

and global support you need to manufacture advanced composites. Graco’s heavy

investment in research and engineering provides you with the innovations

and technologies to:

• Reduce cycle time

• Improve yield

• Limit hand touch labor

• Reduce scrap

• Reduce cleaning time

resin dispensing technologies into your

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With Graco, you can expect:

• Expanded capacity with large-scale, high-volume dispensing capabilities

• Faster cycle times - materials are dispensed faster and more consistently, saving time
and material, and maximizing productivity

• Higher yield and less material waste with advanced, accurate control systems

• Out-of-autoclave close mold processing using resin injection technology

• Durability for reduced cost of ownership and faster return on investment

• Global support to ensure manufacturing readiness

• Reliability that maximizes uptime

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