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Mikrosam is a recognized leader in Factory Automation Solutions for composite manufacturing. We were one of the first providers of turn-key solutions for pressure vessels. Currently, we are deploying several projects of automated lines.
Our specialty in pressure vessels (LPG, CNG, H2), electrical insulators, pipes, and tanks continues to improve with each iteration.
See below how we can help you increase your ROI.
Why Mikrosam for Automated Composite Pressure Vessel Production
- Key Benefits
- Proven configurations, designs, and experience
- Factory Automation
Key Benefits
- Largest automotive experience in high capacity serial production.
- Reduced production cycle-time and higher ROI from turn-key integration
- Quality Control System –unlimited reporting of all production and operation parameters for traceability and quality improvement
- Partial and complete automation designed for maximum effectiveness
- Lower material waste and increased profitability
- Turn-key systems and integration with 3-rd party units
Proven configurations, designs, and experience
- Annual production: 30,000 – 1,000,000 units
- Automatic loading / unloading sections and buffer zones
- 5 – or 6- spindle filament winding machine
- Automatic cut and restart (patented)
- Automatic resin mixing and delivery system
- Air pressuring function for liner up to 20 bars
- Automatic line re-adjustment for different vessel size
- Robotized and gantry dynamic load balancing of FW equipment and product handling
- Continuous curing oven with air-exchange control
Factory Automation
Additional support
- Equipment
- Roto/Blow Molding
- Testing
- Assembling Stations
- Surface Treatment
- Other auxiliary equipment
- Development of the cylinder
- Design of the liner and connections
- Design of the composite laminate
- Certification
- Marketing
- Market research
- Applicable standards
- Sales prospects
Composite Automation Handling Systems
Automatic Handling Units perform all handling operations:
✔️ Loading and unloading liners/vessels between liner stations or buffer stations
✔️ Filament winding machine
✔️ Continuous curing oven
✔️ Variety of auxiliary and supporting equipment options
Robot Based System
- Robot Kuka, Abb, Fanuc, or similar
- Robot linear carriage
- Handling frame with sensors for liners and products
- Exchangeable Handling Frame (tool changer) adapters for variety of Type 3 or Type 4 products
Area Gantry System
- Modular and precise multi – axis gantry system with high level of flexibility
- Perfect for heavy loads, long travel distances, or small workspaces
- A variety of sizes means loads up to 3000 kg are covered
- Portal Longitudinal Linear motion axis – X axis (X1 and X2 axis)
- Transverse (carriage) Linear motion axis – Y axis (Y1 and Y2 axis)
- Vertical Linear motion axis – Z (Z1 and Z2 axis)
- Vertical maximum axis stroke up to 2m
Mikrosam’s Latest and Most Advanced Filament Winding in Action
Interested in learning more about our innovative manufacturing solutions?
Give us a call to discuss our lates offerings for automating composite manufacturing and we can help you
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