High-Quality Heated Vacuum Press | Heat And Vacuum Applicators

HVA 4

Our range of Heat and Vacuum Applicators (HVAs) is designed to apply decorative engineered laminates to aircraft interior panels using heated vacuum press technology for:

Side walls
Dado panels and trim
Ceilings
Bulkheads
Seating shells
Emergency exit doors

A Vacuum Press for Aircraft Laminates and More

Our Heat and Vacuum applicators are a type of heated vacuum press. They're primarily used by aircraft manufacturers, airlines, third-party maintenance shops, and subcontractors. Additionally, they can be used to apply leather to car interiors, or to laminate furnishings such as car roofs and dashboards using the heated vacuum method. They can be used to produce interior elements for a wide range of vehicles – not just aircraft, but also cars, trucks, trains, boats, and buses.

We often sell Heat and Vacuum applicators to the automotive industry, and one interesting use is for applying graffiti resistant films to train interiors. Read on to learn more about how the machines work with aerospace laminates and more.

How Do Heat and Vacuum Applicators Work?

A shortwave infrared radiation heating system softens the laminate before forming. Then, a vacuum membrane system shapes the heated laminate to the surface of the panel. This represents the heated vacuum press method.

Our HVA machines provide accurate control, helping you avoid glossing or texture washout of the engineered laminate being applied. The vacuum press machine will form and bond the laminate into deep recesses without popping or bubbling.

Our heat and vacuum presses come with a Universal Tool, allowing you to start production immediately without having to purchase lots of heavy, rigid tooling to set up the vacuum press.

Our Heat and Vacuum Applicator Machines

The new Heat & Vacuum Applicator 3 machine press covers all side walls, making it ideal for First Class and Business Class seating shells and suites.

Panels such as Boeing 777-300 ceiling panels and overhead bin doors can also be handled by the vacuum press.

The Heat & Vacuum Applicator 4 machine has a larger bed. It can handle all the tasks the HVA-3 can, plus larger heated panels and multiple loading. Additionally, the Heat & Vacuum Applicator 4 features enhanced automation of moving parts.

These heat and vacuum applicator machines are the result of 50 years of experience in cabin interior work. Here are some of the benefits: