Composite Equipment for Automotive & Transport Manufacturing
From body panels and structural components to interior trim and under-body protection, automotive composites demand consistent laminate quality, fast cycle times and tight dimensional control. MVP UK & Ireland supplies the equipment and release chemistry to meet those requirements.
APPLICATIONS IN THIS SECTOR
Exterior body panels and fascias
Structural reinforcement components
Under-body and underbonnet parts
Interior trim and load floors
Commercial vehicle cabs and panels
Low-volume and prototype manufacture
- BODY PANELS
- STRUCTURAL PARTS
- INTERIOR TRIM
- COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
- PROTOTYPING
Automotive Applications
Composite materials are used in automotive production for weight reduction, corrosion resistance and design flexibility. The equipment and release chemistry required varies by component type, resin system and production volume.
Open Mould Panels
Gelcoat spray systems and chopper/wet-out equipment for exterior panels and fascias produced by spray-up lamination.
Structural Bonding
Two-component adhesive dispensing systems for bonding composite substructures, reinforcements and closures.
Closed Mould RTM
Injection systems for RTM and LRTM production of structural and semi-structural automotive components.
Prototype & Low-Volume
Spray guns and hand lay-up support for prototype and low-volume automotive composite parts.
On-site
All equipment commissioned and trained at your facility
UK & IE
Full coverage of Great Britain and Ireland
0
Solvent emissions with water-based release agent range
Lifetime
Technical support for the working life of equipment supplied
Need process advice? MVP UK & Ireland has direct composite manufacturing experience alongside our equipment knowledge. We can discuss your specific process, resin system and production requirements before recommending equipment or release chemistry.
Equipment & Materials for Automotive Composites
Chopper & Wet-Out Systems
Spray-up lamination for body panels, load floors and non-structural automotive parts.
Gelcoat Spray Systems
Consistent film build for pigmented exterior finishes in open mould automotive production.
Adhesive Dispensing Systems
10:1 and 1:1 two-component dispencing for structural bonding of automotive composite assemblies.
Mould Release Agents
Chemlease® and Zyvax® release agents for automotive composite tooling, including semi-permanent systems for high-cycle moulds.
Solvent Recovery Units
Recover acetone and other solvents from lamination and cleaning processes, reducing waste disposal costs.
Injection Systems
RTM and LRTM injection equipment for closed mould structural automotive composite components.
“Consistent laminate quality and release agent performance are non-negotiable in automotive composite production. We provide both the equipment and the process chemistry to achieve it.”
MVP UK & Ireland – Technical Team
Process Requirements & Considerations
Tight thickness and weight tolerances for structural components
Fast mould turnaround - semi-permanent release agents reduce downtime
Consistent gelcoat film build for pigmented exterior finishes
Low VOC compliance in enclosed production environments
Solvent management and recycling for cleaning operations
Automotive Composite Production
Answers to the questions we receive most often from automotive composite manufacturers about equipment, release agents and process support.
What composite equipment is used in automotive manufacturing?
Automotive composite production typically uses chopper and wet-out systems for spray-up panels, gelcoat spray systems for pigmented finishes, two-component adhesive dispensing for structural bonding, and injection systems for RTM and LRTM closed mould components. MVP UK & Ireland supplies all of these, along with mould release agents, sealers and solvent recovery equipment.
Which mould release agents are suitable for automotive composite tooling?
Both Chemlease® and Zyvax® products are used in automotive composite tooling. Semi-permanent grades such as Chemlease® PMR and Zyvax® Flex-Z series are particularly relevant for high-cycle automotive moulds, reducing the frequency of reapplication. MVP UK & Ireland can advise on selection based on resin system and production rate.
Does MVP UK supply equipment for prototype composite parts?
Yes. MVP UK & Ireland supplies spray guns and hand lay-up applicators suitable for prototype and low-volume composite part production, as well as mould release agents and sealers for prototype tooling.
How do solvent recovery units help in automotive composite production?
Solvent recovery units recycle solvent used in lamination cleaning and mould maintenance, reducing waste disposal volumes and costs. CIEMME K-series units are available in capacities suited to different production volumes and are suitable for acetone and other common composite solvents.
Discuss Your Automotive Requirements
Contact MVP UK & Ireland to discuss equipment selection, release agent choice or process support for your automotive production.