Heat and Vacuum Applicators or presses use atmospheric pressure to draw a flexible rubber blanket over the substance to be pressed. This system is the most flexible, cost effective vacuum pressing system available.

Vacuum Forming presses can be used to press, form and mould panels and plastic sheeting, and to hot drape carbon fibre. The flexible rubber blanket on the vacuum press can handle return edges and other awkward shapes, while controlled heating softens the panel under the blanket.

Platen presses can apply higher pressures than the vacuum press and are used for more robust applications. They can be hydraulically or pneumatically operated and simply press between rigid platens.

Nip rollers are used in many applications including our unique gluing lines. Panels are bonded in a few minutes requiring only momentary pressure rather than the conventional hour long pressing time.