Ancillaries Mould Inserts

Mould Inserts

A range of mould inserts for use in RTM and VRTM tooling processes.

Some inserts are designed to be directly laminated into composite tooling and some are specifically for use in metal tooling.

Mould Insert Options
3/8” BSP Insert (XA-0002)
  • 3/8” BSP machined steel insert designed to be laminated into composite moulds
  • To be used for a flange vacuum connection
  • Can be used in conjunction with a mould vent liner (XA-0003) to accept 6 mm pipe
  • Mould Vent Liner (XA-0003)
  • Liner used in conjunction with 3/8” BSP Vent insert to reduce vent diameter
  • To be used for vacuum connection, accepting 6 mm pipe
  • Flange Vacuum Fitting with GEKA (XA-0304)
  • Insert for a flange vacuum connection
  • To be laminated into composite moulds
  • Designed to accept other vacuum GEKA connections
  • Other connections to suit this insert are available on request
  • 20 mm Mould Insert (XA-0014)
  • 20 mm machined steel insert designed to be laminated into composite moulds
  • A versatile insert which accepts pipe inserts to connect either a vacuum catch-pot, vacuum vent or an injection port
  • 20 mm Mould Insert (XA-0017)
  • 20 mm machined steel insert designed to be bolted to metal moulds
  • A versatile insert which accepts pipe inserts to connect to either a vacuum catch-pot, vacuum vent or an injection port
  • 20 mm Insert - Blanking Plug (XA-0005)
  • 3/8" BSP delrin insert with no through hole, complete with two silicone O-rings
  • Designed to be used with XA-0014 to close off a vacuum catch-pot or an injection port when not in use
  • This can be drilled to suit customer requirements
  • 6 mm Pipe Insert - Nut Type (XA-0311)
  • 3/8" BSP delrin insert with 6 mm through hole fitting and two silicone O-rings
  • Designed to be used with XA-0014 or XA-0017 to connect a 6 mm injection or vent pipe to a composite mould
  • Spare internal 6 mm silicone insert available on request using the part number: MM-0009
  • 10 mm Pipe Insert - Nut Type (XA-0312)
  • 3/8" BSP delrin insert with 10 mm through hole fitting and two silicone O-rings
  • Designed to be used with XA-0014 or XA-0017 to connect a 10 mm injection or vent pipe to a composite mould
  • Spare internal 10 mm silicone insert available on request using the part number: MM-0010
  • Mould Location Cone (XA-0020)
  • Machined delrin cone complete with M8 x 50 mm caphead, nut and bolt
  • Designed to be bolted to the flange of an 'A' surface mould, between inner and outer mould seals
  • The cone gives positive X-Y-Z locations between the upper and lower mould surfaces
  • Threaded Mould Insert - Injection Valve (XA-1501)
  • Machined steel threaded insert with a 30 x 2.0 mm O-ring
  • Designed to be laminated into composite moulds
  • This versatile insert accepts threaded pipe inserts to connect an injection valve, injection or vacuum vent ports
  • Threaded Mould Insert - Injection Valve (XA-1519)
  • Machined steel threaded insert with O-rings and M5 x 12 mm bolts
  • Designed to be bolted into metal moulds
  • This versatile insert accepts threaded pipe inserts to connect an injection valve, injection or vacuum vent ports
  • Blanking Plug Insert - Injection Valve (XA-1518)
  • 3/8" BSP threaded delrin insert complete with O-ring
  • Designed to be bolted into metal moulds
  • This versatile insert accepts threaded pipe inserts to connect an injection valve, injection or vacuum vent ports
  • 10 mm Pipe Insert (Nut Type) - Injection Valve (XA-0315)
  • 3/8" BSP delrin insert with Delrin fitting to connect a 10 mm through hole fitting and two silicone O-rings
  • Designed to be used with XA-1501 or XA-1519 to connect a 10 mm injection or vent pipe to a metal mould
  • Spare internal 10 mm silicone insert available on request using the part number: MM-0010
  • 10 mm Pipe Insert (Nut Type with Steel Body) - Injection Valve (XA-0315-01)
  • 3/8" BSP machined steel insert with 10 mm through hole fitting and two silicone O-rings
  • Designed to be used with XA-1501 or XA-1519 to connect a 10 mm injection or vent pipe to a metal mould
  • Spare internal 10 mm silicone insert available on request using the part number: MM-0010
  • 6 mm Pipe Insert (Nut Type with Steel Body) - Injection Valve (XA-0315-03)
  • 3/8" BSP machined steel insert with 6 mm through hole fitting and two silicone O-rings
  • Designed to be used with XA-1501 or XA-1519 to connect a 6 mm injection or vent pipe to a metal mould
  • Spare internal 6 mm silicone insert available on request using the part number: MM-0009
  • 6 mm Pipe Insert (Nut Type) - Injection Valve (XA-0316)
  • 3/8" BSP delrin insert with 6 mm through hole fitting and two silicone O-rings
  • Designed to be used with XA-1501 or XA-1519 to connect a 6 mm injection or vent pipe to a metal mould
  • Spare internal 6 mm silicone insert available on request using the part number: MM-0009
  • 20 mm Air Ejector Insert - Composite Mould (XA-2001)
  • 20 mm machined steel threaded insert designed to be laminated into composite moulds
  • To be used to connect to an air ejector (XE-0020) to a composite mould
  • 20 mm Air Ejector Insert - Metal Mould (XA-2006)
  • 20 mm machined steel insert designed to be bolted into metal moulds
  • To be used to connect an air ejector to a metal mould
  • Air Ejector Blanking Plug Insert (XA-2007)
  • 20 mm machined delrin insert with no through hole
  • Designed to be used with XA-2001 to close off an air ejector port when not in use
  • IMPS Mould Insert - Composite Mould (XA-0030)
  • 3/4” BSP machined steel threaded insert, designed to be laminated into composite moulds
  • To be used to connect an in-mould pressure sensor to a composite mould
  • IMPS Mould Insert - Metal Mould (XA-0034)
  • 3/4" BSP machined steel threaded insert designed to be bolted to metal moulds
  • To be used to connect an in-mould pressure sensor to a metal mould
  • IMPS Blanking Plug Insert (XA-0033)
  • 3/4" BSP machined delrin insert with no through hole
  • Designed to be used with XA-0030 or XA-0034 to close off an in-mould pressure sensor port when not in use
  • How to Specify/Order

    To specify a mould insert, use the appropriate part number and indicate the quantity.

    Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.