Symbole Pika Composites

Pika gets her autoclave

10 décembre 2016

As part of its expansion, Pika Composite launched the extension project at the rear of the existing building for an expansion of 600 m² and the installation of new machines:

  • Installing the PIKA Autoclave
  • Installation of the preparation cabin parts and tools
  • Installation of the 5-axis machining machine

Characteristics / Performance of the Autoclave

  • Brand Daxen
  • Food Nitrogen
  • One-piece structure / Drawer type door on rails
  • Useful dimensions: Diameter 2,5 m x Length 4,5 m
  • Temperature Min / Max: 50 ° C / 450 ° C
  • Pressure min / max: 0 bar / 10 bar
  • Load capacity Part / Tool: 3000 kg
  • Gradient Climb / Descent: 5 ° C / min
  • Programming, measurements and regulation according to aeronautical requirements (NFL Class 3)

Opportunities Products / Process Composites

  • Polymerization of pre-impregnated composite parts, thermosetting resin (Epoxy, Bismaleid, Cyanate Ester)
  • Polymerization / consolidation of pre-impregnated composite parts, thermoplastic resin (PEI, PPS and PEEK)
  • Process RTM autoclave