Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube for Resin Feed & Composite Manufacturing

        Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube is a flexible resin-distribution consumable used to create low-resistance resin-feed or vacuum channels during vacuum infusion,L-RTM,and other composite molding processes. Its open spiral structure allows resin or air to travel along the length of the tube while remaining easy to position around mold edges and large composite parts. The current product family includes 10 mm,12 mm,and 18 mm inner-diameter options with wall thicknesses of 0.9 mm or 1.3 mm,a listed maximum service temperature of 100°C,and standard 100 m rolls. Typical applications include wind turbine blades,marine composites,FRP panels,automotive parts,and large fiberglass or carbon-fiber infusion structures.

Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube Specifications

Exact polymer composition,temperature capability,diameter tolerance,and chemical compatibility should be confirmed for the selected production grade.

Key Advantages of Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube

1. Creates a Low-Resistance Resin Feed Channel

The primary function of spiral tubing is to provide an open pathway through which resin can travel during composite infusion.

It can be positioned along:

• Resin inlet lines

• Mold edges

• Large laminate zones

• Distribution points

• Selected vacuum channels

The spiral opening allows resin to exit progressively along the tube rather than only at one point.

2. Supports Controlled Resin Distribution

When combined with a properly designed infusion layout,spiral tube can help distribute resin into flow media or directly toward selected laminate zones.

It can support:

• More predictable resin introduction

• Long resin-feed lines

• Multiple feed zones

• Large-area infusion

• Controlled resin-front development

The spiral tube itself does not guarantee uniform impregnation.

3. Suitable for Vacuum Infusion

Vacuum infusion is the strongest and most relevant application for this product.

The tube can be integrated into a vacuum-infusion system together with:

• Flow media

• Peel ply

• Release film

• Vacuum bagging film

• Sealant tape

• Resin hose

• Vacuum hose

Its exact position depends on the infusion strategy.

4. Suitable for L-RTM Processing

The current source also lists L-RTM as a main process.

Spiral tubing can be used as an auxiliary resin-distribution or vacuum channel where the mold design requires an external or perimeter flow path.

The exact configuration should be matched to the L-RTM mold architecture.

5. Three Inner Diameter Options

The current available inner diameters are: 10 mm,12 mm,and 18 mm.

Different diameters can be selected according to:

• Resin-flow demand

• Part size

• Feed-line length

• Resin viscosity

• Infusion strategy

Larger diameter does not automatically mean better infusion performance.

6. Flexible Installation

Spiral tubing can be bent and positioned around:

• Curved mold edges

• Long panel sections

• Blade profiles

• Boat hull geometry

• Complex composite molds

Its flexibility can simplify installation compared with rigid distribution channels.

7. Easy Cutting

The tube can be cut to the required length during bagging preparation.

This supports:

• Custom resin-feed layouts

• Multiple inlet zones

• Local vacuum channels

• Large-part manufacturing

Cut ends should be positioned carefully to avoid damaging the vacuum bag.

8. Open Spiral Structure

The spiral geometry creates continuous openings along the tube length.

These openings allow resin or air to move between the tube and surrounding process layers.

This makes spiral tubing different from closed-wall resin hose.

9. 100°C Listed Temperature Capability

The current listed maximum service temperature is: 100°C.

This makes the product relevant to many room-temperature and moderate-temperature composite infusion processes.

For cure cycles approaching this temperature,the exact grade-specific thermal capability should be confirmed.

10. Standard 100 m Roll Format

The current standard roll length is: 100 m.

Long rolls are useful for:

• Wind blade production

• Marine molds

• Large FRP structures

• Continuous composite manufacturing

• High-volume infusion operations

Technical Specifications by Grade

The appropriate diameter should be selected according to resin viscosity,required flow rate,feed-line length,and composite-part dimensions.

SWP10 Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube

SWP10 is the smallest listed grade.

The inner diameter is: 10 mm.

The listed wall thickness is: 0.9 mm.

The listed maximum service temperature is: 100°C.

The standard packaging is: 100 m/roll.

Potential applications include:

• Small and medium composite parts

• Local resin-feed channels

• Narrow mold edges

• General FRP infusion

• Prototype composite manufacturing

SWP12 Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube

SWP12 provides a slightly larger resin-flow channel.

The inner diameter is: 12 mm.

The listed wall thickness is: 0.9 mm.

The listed maximum service temperature is: 100°C.

The standard packaging is: 100 m/roll.

Potential applications include:

• General vacuum infusion

• Marine components

• Composite panels

• Medium-size fiberglass structures

• Industrial FRP parts

SWP18 Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube

SWP18 is the largest listed grade.

The inner diameter is: 18 mm.

The listed wall thickness is: 1.3 mm.

The listed maximum service temperature is: 100°C.

The standard packaging is: 100 m/roll.

This grade may be considered for:

• Large composite parts

• Wind turbine blade infusion

• Long resin-feed channels

• Large marine structures

• Higher resin-flow demand

Actual flow performance should still be verified using the intended resin and infusion layout.

Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube for Resin Feeding

One of the most common uses of spiral tube is as a resin-feed distribution channel.

During infusion,resin enters the spiral tube and can leave through the continuous openings along its length.

This helps introduce resin into:

• Flow media

• Reinforcement edges

• Distribution zones

• Large laminate areas

The position and length of the tube influence the resin-front shape.

Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube for Vacuum Lines

Spiral tubing can also be used as a vacuum-distribution channel in selected infusion layouts.

When used on the vacuum side,it can help distribute suction across a longer section of the laminate.

The tube should be positioned so that resin does not reach the vacuum system prematurely.

A resin trap may also be required.

Spiral Tube for Wind Turbine Blade Infusion

Wind turbine blade manufacturing is a strong B2B application for this product.

Large blades can require long resin-feed and vacuum-distribution zones across:

• Blade shells

• Spar caps

• Shear-web areas

• Root sections

• Structural reinforcement zones

Spiral tubing can be integrated into the feed-line layout to support long-distance resin distribution.

Important selection factors include:

• Blade length

• Resin viscosity

• Feed spacing

• Vacuum position

• Flow-media layout

• Cure temperature

Spiral Tube for Marine Vacuum Infusion

Marine manufacturers can use spiral tubing during infusion of:

• Boat hulls

• Decks

• Bulkheads

• Sandwich panels

• Structural marine components

Long curved mold edges are particularly well suited to flexible spiral tubing.

The appropriate diameter should be selected according to the size of the marine part and resin-flow demand.

Spiral Tube for Fiberglass Composites

Fiberglass infusion is a major application direction.

The tubing can be used with reinforcement systems such as:

• Woven roving

• Biaxial fiberglass

• Multiaxial fabrics

• Stitched fabrics

• Core structures

Different reinforcement architectures can significantly change resin-flow resistance.

Spiral Tube for Carbon Fiber Composites

Selected carbon-fiber components can also be manufactured by vacuum infusion.

Potential applications include:

• Automotive carbon parts

• Marine structures

• Industrial carbon-fiber components

• Prototype composite structures

Because carbon reinforcements can have relatively low permeability,the resin-feed layout should be carefully designed.

Spiral Tube for Automotive Composites

Vacuum infusion can be used for selected lightweight automotive components.

Potential applications include:

• Body panels

• Structural composite parts

• Prototype components

• Carbon-fiber panels

Spiral tubing can support resin distribution across larger mold areas.

Spiral Tube for Industrial FRP

Industrial FRP manufacturers can use spiral tubing in production of:

• Panels

• Covers

• Tanks

• Structural shells

• Equipment housings

• Large molded parts

The tube is a process consumable and does not remain as structural reinforcement in the finished component.

Spiral Tube for Large Composite Panels

Large panels may require multiple resin-feed zones.

Spiral tubing can be placed along one or more sides of the laminate to introduce resin across a broad area.

The final feed pattern should be based on:

• Panel length

• Panel width

• Laminate thickness

• Resin viscosity

• Flow-media coverage

Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube vs. Resin Feed Hose

These products perform related but different functions.

Resin feed hose normally transports resin from the resin container to the mold.

Spiral tube distributes resin along a selected section of the mold or laminate.

A typical system may use both.

The resin hose connects the resin source to the spiral distribution tube.

Spiral Tube vs. Flow Media

Flow media and spiral tubing both influence resin distribution,but they work differently.

Spiral tubing provides a relatively large linear resin channel.

Flow media distributes resin across a broad two-dimensional surface.

A common infusion design uses spiral tubing to introduce resin into the flow media.

Spiral Tube vs. Vacuum Hose

Vacuum hose normally transports air from the bagged laminate toward the vacuum pump or resin trap.

Spiral tube may act as a distributed vacuum channel inside the bag.

It should not automatically replace external vacuum hose.

Spiral Tube vs. Perforated Hose

A perforated hose uses holes through a closed tube wall.

Spiral tubing uses continuous gaps created by the spiral structure.

Both can distribute resin or vacuum,but their flow behavior and mechanical structure are different.

Spiral Tube vs. Flow Channel

A dedicated molded flow channel may be integrated into tooling or another process component.

Spiral tubing provides a removable,flexible alternative that can be positioned according to each lay-up.

This makes it useful for:

• Prototype production

• Changing mold layouts

• Large custom parts

• Low- and medium-volume manufacturing

Understanding Inner Diameter

The current available inner diameters are: 10 mm,12 mm,and 18 mm.

Inner diameter influences the hydraulic resistance of the tube.

A larger internal flow area can support higher flow demand,but total infusion behavior also depends on:

• Resin viscosity

• Tube length

• Pressure differential

• Feed-line layout

• Resin temperature

Understanding Wall Thickness

The current listed wall thicknesses are: 0.9 mm and 1.3 mm.

SWP10 and SWP12 use: 0.9 mm.

SWP18 uses: 1.3 mm.

Wall thickness can influence:

• Structural stability

• Handling

• Resistance to deformation under vacuum

• Flexibility

Understanding Resin Viscosity

Resin viscosity is one of the most important variables in vacuum infusion.

Lower-viscosity resin generally moves more easily through:

• Spiral tubing

• Flow media

• Reinforcement

Viscosity can change with temperature and cure progression.

Infusion should be completed within the usable processing window of the resin.

Understanding Tube Length

Longer resin-feed sections create more flow resistance.

For very large parts,it may be necessary to use:

• Multiple feed points

• Larger tubing

• Multiple spiral sections

• Staged resin introduction

The correct configuration should be established through infusion trials or process engineering.

Understanding Resin Feed Pressure

Vacuum infusion normally relies primarily on atmospheric pressure differential rather than high-pressure resin injection.

The resin-feed system should therefore remain compatible with:

• Vacuum level

• Resin viscosity

• Hydrostatic head

• Mold geometry

Spiral tubing should not be treated as pressure-rated industrial piping.

Understanding Maximum Service Temperature

The current listed maximum service temperature is: 100°C.

For technical accuracy,maximum listed service temperature and validated continuous cure temperature should not automatically be treated as identical.

Selection should consider:

• Peak cure temperature

• Resin exotherm

• Cure duration

• Post-cure temperature

If the composite process exceeds 100°C,a different tube grade should be evaluated.

Understanding Tube Collapse Under Vacuum

The source describes the tube as maintaining its channel structure under vacuum.

This is an important functional requirement because excessive collapse could restrict resin or air flow.

Actual resistance to deformation can depend on:

• Tube diameter

• Wall thickness

• Polymer

• Temperature

• Vacuum differential

• Contact pressure from surrounding consumables

A process trial is recommended for demanding conditions.

Understanding Resin Feed Position

Spiral tube may be positioned:

• Along the centerline

• Along a mold edge

• Around the perimeter

• Across selected feed zones

Different layouts produce different resin-front patterns.

The best configuration depends on the laminate.

Understanding Vacuum-Side Position

When spiral tubing is used as a vacuum channel,it should normally be located so air can reach it without creating excessive resin loss.

Potential considerations include:

• Resin brake zones

• Breathable membrane

• Peel ply

• Vacuum manifold layout

• Resin trap

The objective is to maintain vacuum while controlling resin arrival.

Understanding Race Tracking

Spiral tubing intentionally creates a low-resistance flow path.

If positioned incorrectly,it can contribute to resin reaching unintended areas too quickly.

Flow design should therefore avoid:

• Uncontrolled edge channels

• Premature vacuum-line resin arrival

• Bypassing slow-flow laminate zones

• Uneven resin fronts

Typical Vacuum Infusion System

The exact combination depends on composite process design.

Spiral Tube Selection Guide

These recommendations are starting points rather than fixed engineering requirements.

How to Choose Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube

Important purchasing information includes:

• Composite part

• Part dimensions

• Resin system

• Resin viscosity

• Reinforcement type

• Laminate thickness

• Required resin-feed length

• Number of feed points

• Vacuum layout

• Cure temperature

• Required inner diameter

• Required roll length

• Annual consumption

• Quantity

• Packaging requirement

• Destination

For very large parts,a basic infusion diagram can help determine the most suitable tube diameter and layout.

Choosing 10 mm,12 mm or 18 mm Spiral Tube

A smaller tube can be suitable for shorter feed lengths and smaller composite parts.

A larger tube may be considered where:

• Feed distance is longer

• Resin demand is higher

• Part area is larger

However,diameter should not be selected independently of resin viscosity and feed strategy.

Choosing Spiral Tube for Wind Blades

For wind-energy applications,provide:

• Blade size

• Infusion zone

• Resin type

• Resin viscosity

• Feed-line length

• Cure temperature

• Existing flow-media layout

Large blade manufacturing may require multiple resin-feed lines rather than one continuous tube.

Choosing Spiral Tube for Marine Parts

For marine composites,provide:

• Hull or panel dimensions

• Reinforcement stack

• Core material

• Resin system

• Infusion distance

• Existing feed strategy

Curved mold edges can make flexible spiral tubing particularly convenient.

Choosing Spiral Tube for High-Temperature Processing

The current listed maximum service temperature is: 100°C.

If your process approaches or exceeds this value,provide:

• Peak cure temperature

• Time at temperature

• Resin exotherm

• Post-cure temperature

A higher-temperature tube grade should be selected if required.

Installation Guidelines

General installation considerations include:

• Cut tubing to the required length

• Position according to the infusion plan

• Connect securely to the resin-feed or vacuum line

• Prevent sharp cut ends from contacting the vacuum bag

• Avoid excessive bending that may restrict the channel

• Confirm the tube remains open under vacuum

• Check the complete system for leaks before resin introduction

• Monitor resin-front progression during infusion

Final installation should follow the validated production procedure.

Quality Control

Important quality-control parameters can include:

• Inner diameter

• Wall thickness

• Spiral geometry

• Roll length

• Color

• Dimensional consistency

• Surface cleanliness

• Flexibility

• Resistance to deformation

• Temperature capability

• Batch identification

For repeat production,consistent spiral pitch and tube geometry can be important for predictable flow behavior.

Packaging

The current standard packaging is: 100 m/roll.

Each roll is individually packed and can be placed into reinforced export cartons.

For bulk orders,palletized packaging can be used to protect the rolls against:

• Compression

• Contamination

• Deformation

• Mechanical damage

Customized roll length,labeling,and carton configuration can be discussed according to order requirements.

Storage Guidelines

The current recommended storage temperature is: 15–25°C.

The current recommended relative humidity range is: 30–70% RH.

General storage recommendations include:

• Keep rolls in original packaging until use

• Store in a cool,dry,well-ventilated location

• Avoid direct sunlight

• Avoid excessive heat

• Protect from sharp objects

• Keep away from grease,acid,alkali,and contamination

• Store rolls on supported flat surfaces

• Protect rolls from deformation

The current source states a shelf life of: 12 months under proper storage conditions.

This value should be confirmed against the supplied batch documentation when contractual shelf life is required.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vacuum Infusion Spiral Tube

1. What is vacuum infusion spiral tube?

It is an open spiral plastic tube used to create a resin-feed or vacuum-distribution channel during composite vacuum infusion.

2. What is its main function?

Its primary function is: linear resin distribution or vacuum-channel formation.

3. What inner diameters are available?

The current options are: 10 mm,12 mm,and 18 mm.

4. What models are available?

The current grades are: SWP10,SWP12,and SWP18.

5. What is the wall thickness of SWP10?

The current listed value is: 0.9 mm.

6. What is the wall thickness of SWP12?

The current listed value is: 0.9 mm.

7. What is the wall thickness of SWP18?

The current listed value is: 1.3 mm.

8. What color is available?

The current listed color is: White.

9. What is the maximum service temperature?

The current listed maximum is: 100°C.

10. What is the standard roll length?

The current standard packaging is: 100 m/roll.

11. Can spiral tube be used for vacuum infusion?

Yes,this is its primary application.

12. Can it be used for L-RTM?

Yes,the current product is also positioned for L-RTM resin distribution.

13. Can it be used for wind turbine blades?

Yes,large wind-energy components are a relevant application.

14. Can it be used for marine composites?

Yes,it can be used for resin distribution in boat hulls,decks,and other marine composite parts.

15. Can it be used with fiberglass?

Yes,fiberglass vacuum infusion is a primary application direction.

16. Can it be used with carbon fiber?

Yes,provided the tube layout,resin viscosity,and infusion strategy are suitable.

17. Is spiral tube the same as resin hose?

No. Resin hose transports resin from the resin source,while spiral tube normally distributes resin along the mold.

18. Is spiral tube the same as flow media?

No. Spiral tube creates a linear high-flow channel,while flow media distributes resin across a wider surface.

19. Can spiral tube be used on the vacuum side?

Yes,in selected process designs it can provide a distributed vacuum channel.

20. Does larger diameter always provide better infusion?

No. Tube diameter must be matched to resin viscosity,feed length,part size,and process layout.

21. Can SWP18 be used for large parts?

Yes,its larger 18 mm inner diameter makes it a logical grade to evaluate for larger resin-feed requirements.

22. Can the tube withstand full vacuum without collapsing?

The source positions it as structurally stable under vacuum,but exact performance depends on temperature,diameter,wall thickness,and process configuration.

23. Can it be used above 100°C?

The current listed maximum service temperature is: 100°C,so higher-temperature use should not be assumed without another validated grade.

24. Does the tube remain in the finished composite?

Normally no. It is treated as a temporary composite-processing consumable.

25. Can it replace flow media?

Generally no. Spiral tube and flow media perform complementary resin-distribution functions.

26. Can it reduce resin waste?

A properly designed feed system may improve resin delivery efficiency,but resin consumption depends on the entire infusion process.

27. Is it suitable for prepreg manufacturing?

Traditional prepreg processing generally does not require an external resin-feed tube. Any prepreg-related use should therefore be confirmed for the specific manufacturing process rather than treated as a standard application.

28. How should spiral tube be stored?

Store it in original packaging in a cool,dry environment and protect it from heat,sunlight,sharp objects,and deformation.

29. What is the listed shelf life?

The current source states: 12 months under appropriate storage conditions.

30. What information should I provide for a quotation?

Provide the required inner diameter,roll length,resin system,resin viscosity,part size,cure temperature,application,quantity,packaging requirement,and destination.

Why Choose WGSC Composite?

WGSC Composite supplies fiberglass,carbon fiber,resin systems,and vacuum-infusion consumables for wind energy,marine,automotive,industrial FRP,and other composite manufacturing applications.

Vacuum infusion spiral tube can be integrated with flow media,peel ply,perforated release film,breathable membrane,vacuum bagging film,sealant tape,resin hose,and vacuum tubing to support complete composite-infusion systems.

For wind-blade manufacturers,marine composite producers,FRP fabricators,distributors,and OEM buyers,spiral tubing can be selected according to inner diameter,resin viscosity,part size,feed-line configuration,and processing temperature.

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