Composite Autoclave Systems
Precisely regulated thermal and pressure closed-loop control for uniform, high-quality curing of carbon fibre and advanced composite components.
Engineered for Uniform, Repeatable Curing
YRPR designs and manufactures autoclave systems for the curing of carbon fibre and advanced thermoset composite components. Every system is built around tightly regulated closed-loop control of temperature, pressure and vacuum, delivering exceptional thermal uniformity and process repeatability from laboratory development through to full-scale production.
The family spans six size types: laboratory, small, medium, large and super-large autoclaves, plus microwave-assisted autoclaves for rapid-heating production. Complete auxiliary systems – gas storage, thermal oil heating, water cooling, compressed air and nitrogen supply – are engineered as turnkey scope. Working temperatures up to 500 °C, pressures up to 10 MPa and vacuum down to −0.099 MPa are available depending on configuration.
The Autoclave Product Family
Laboratory Autoclaves
Compact Φ435–500 mm research autoclaves for universities and institutes – ≤ ±1 °C control accuracy.
Small Autoclaves
Φ600–1,500 mm systems for pilot production, small parts and workshop-scale curing.
Medium Autoclaves
Φ2,000–3,000 mm production systems for serial composite component manufacturing.
Large Autoclaves
Φ3,500–4,200 mm aerospace-scale systems with redundant control up to 750 kW installed power.
Super-Large Autoclaves
Up to Φ10 m diameter and 40 m length, including complete on-site fabrication and commissioning.
Microwave Autoclaves
Microwave-assisted rapid-heating autoclaves with heating rates up to 20 °C/min for fast-cure production.
Typical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Effective curing diameter | Φ435 mm (laboratory) to Φ10,000 mm (super-large) |
| Effective curing length | 600 mm to 40,000 mm, sized to product and tooling |
| Working temperature | 180 °C to 500 °C |
| Working pressure | 0.6 MPa to 10 MPa (family-dependent) |
| Vacuum | Down to −0.099 MPa, multi-line with individual regulation |
| Temperature control accuracy | ≤ ±1 °C |
| Temperature uniformity | ≤ ±2 °C in the working zone |
| Control system | Host PC + PLC closed-loop logic, redundant options, recipe management, data logging |
| Process standards | Configured to meet AMS2750 and major airframer process specifications (e.g. BAC5621, D6-49327, CPS7100, CPS8100) |
| Compliance | Pressure vessel design, fabrication and hydrostatic testing with full documentation |
Systems in Production
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