Description
The VACUPRESS Pre-Preg Oven PO1800 is a professional-grade convection oven engineered especially for the demands of pre-preg composite processing, thermoforming support, and orthotic/prosthetic manufacturing workflows. Its large interior, advanced control system, and built-in vacuum connectivity make it a top-tier solution for curing, forming, or finishing composite and thermoplastic parts — from small orthoses to large shell molds and structural components.
Key Features & Benefits
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Spacious oven chamber for large molds and shells — With internal dimensions of approximately 1000 × 620 × 1790 mm (W × D × H), the PO1800 provides ample space for hanging molds, full-size orthotic or prosthetic shells, larger thermoplastic parts, or multiple items at once.
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Advanced microprocessor control with PID regulation — Equipped with a modern control panel (touch-interface) that allows you to precisely manage temperature, program custom heating cycles (ramp & soak), and monitor material-core temperature for optimal curing or forming results.
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Material-temperature sensing & programmable heating profiles — The built-in mould/material sensor enables the oven to regulate heating based on the actual part temperature (not just ambient air), ensuring accurate, repeatable results when processing composites or sensitive thermoplastics.
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Vacuum integration for pre-preg and lamination workflows — Includes a standard 4-port vacuum connector inside the chamber plus an external water-separator, enabling vacuum bagging or vacuum-assisted lamination processes directly inside the oven. This is essential for high-quality composite socket shells, braces, or orthotic components.
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Energy-efficient three-zone chamber segmentation — The oven’s internal shelving and zoned segmentation allow reduction of active volume when processing smaller molds — improving energy efficiency and reducing heating times when full-height capacity isn’t needed.
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Heavy-duty, workshop-ready build — Large double doors, stainless-steel interior, built-in lighting, and a robust frame make PO1800 suitable for frequent use in busy prosthetic, orthotic, or composite-shell manufacturing environments.
Typical Use Cases
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Curing pre-preg composite (carbon-fiber, fiberglass and similar materials) sockets, orthotic shells, braces, AFO/KAFO components, or structural parts under vacuum-bag conditions.
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Vacuum-bag processing or lamination of composite shells or structural components requiring combined vacuum and heat.
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Thermoforming, heat-treating or post-forming curing of larger orthotic, prosthetic, or custom-footwear shells and components.
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Batch-processing multiple molds or large parts in one batch — ideal for labs or workshops managing production runs or larger projects.
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Mixed workflows combining vacuum forming, composite lamination, and post-forming curing — especially useful in orthotics/prosthetics labs, rehab centers, custom-device workshops, and production facilities.
Why Choose VACUPRESS Pre-Preg Oven PO1800
The PO1800 oven stands out as a professional-grade, versatile, and production-ready heating solution — combining a large working capacity, precise material-temperature control, integrated vacuum capability, and energy-efficient chamber segmentation. Whether you’re manufacturing composite sockets, orthotic shells, prosthetic components, or thermoformed devices, this oven ensures top-tier control, repeatability, and quality — making it an excellent investment for any serious orthotics/prosthetics lab or composite-shell production workshop.
