The RTM Lite Process

What is RTM Lite?

Resin Transfer Moulding is a two part mould.  Fibreglass is placed in one part of the gel coated mould and then the two parts of the mould are fitted together. A vacuum is created in the mould cavity and then a measured amount of resin is drawn /injected into the mould cavity. Once the resin is cured the two parts of the mould can taken apart and the part removed.

The Advantages of RTM Lite

• Less Wastage
• Environmental friendly
• Faster cure times
• Higher Production rates
• Consistent part thickness
• Smooth surface on inside of part
• Can be Gel Coated both sides
• Accurate costings on materials used
• Clean workshop environment
• Add components that are require into mould making it a single process

Start up Costs

All you need is one mould, a few accessories, a vacuum pump and away you go. This way costs are kept to a minimum to start with. Once you have mastered the process, you can build from there with resin injection machines and more vacuum pumps.