
www.composite-integration.co.uk
info@composite-integration.co.uk
Tel +44 (0)1752 849998
Fax +44 (0)1752 846414
Composite Integration Ltd
1F Long Acre, Saltash, PL12 6LZ

Adjustable Cavity RTM Test Panel Tool
500 x 500 mm mechanically clamped RTM test panel tool with a sophisticated screw adjustable cavity thickness mechanism.
Features include:
- The lower mould is fixed with a moveable peripheral flange place which allows depth adjustment
- The upper face consists of 25 mm heat toughened glass plate in a supporting steel framework to maintain accuracy at positive pressures
- The upper mould is also available is machined aluminum if upper mould heating or high precision is required
- Injection is via a peripheral injection gate with a central vent or vice versa
- The lower mould and peripheral flange can be specified with fluid heating channels or integral electrical heating with the appropriate insulation
- The glass upper face is hinged and supported on gas struts for ease of operation
- A high temperature air ejector system is included with standard specification
Tooling Options
Universal Sensor Positions
High Temperature Air Ejector
2 Litre Catch-Pot
Heating Options
Fluid Heating
Fluid heating unit comprising of:
Standard Electrical Heating
Electrical heating unit comprising of:
Advanced Electrical Heating
Advanced electrical heating unit comprising of:
How to Specify/Order
Item/Option | Notes | Part/Option Number |
---|---|---|
500 x 500 mm Adjustable Cavity RTM Test Panel Tool | 4 bar pressure rating | XM-5103 |
Heated Aluminium Upper Mould | 01 | |
Options | ||
Universal Sensor Positions | ||
Sensor Mounting Detail - One Port | Optional machined hole for either IMPS or T/C | 21 |
Sensor Mounting Detail - Two Ports | Optional machined holes for either IMPS or T/C | 22 |
Sensor Mounting Detail - Three Ports | Optional machined holes for either IMPS or T/C | 23 |
Sensor Mounting Detail - Four Ports | Optional machined holes for either IMPS or T/C | 24 |
Heating Option | Notes | Part/Option Number |
---|---|---|
Options | ||
Fluid Heating/Temperature Control Unit | For water or oil | 02 |
Electrical Heating: Standard Control | Lower tool cavity plate and peripheral flange (2 zones) | 03-04 |
Electrical Heating: Standard Control - Third Zone | Required if an aluminium upper mould is specified | 06 |
Electrical Heating: Advanced Control | Lower tool cavity plate and peripheral flange (2 zones) | 07-08 |
Electrical Heating: Advanced Control - Third Zone | Required if aluminium upper mould is specified | 09 |
Data Logging | Includes: Cavity plate heating 3 x 0-10V IMPS outputs 3 x Type-K T/C inputs Only available for advanced control, electrical heated option Does not include the sensors or thermocouples | 31 |
Insulation Blanket | Required for moulds operating above 50°C | 10 |
To specify a tooling configuration use the main test panel tool part number, followed by the required option numbers separated by a hyphen:
e.g. XM-5103-02-07-08-09-10 specifies an Adjustable Cavity RTM Test Panel Tool with a fluid heating and temperature control unit and full advanced control electrical heating