BBG Group
4-column Press
BFT-U four-column press for large composite components
The BBG BFT-U four-column press is specifically designed for manufacturing large composite components. It is suitable for producing sandwich structures with fiber-reinforced face sheets and lightweight core materials, such as those used for wall panels and interior linings in aircraft cabins.
BBG develops customized production solutions that can include not only the press system but also the required molds, mold changing systems, mold parking and preheating stations, as well as material and part handling systems.
Application example: Production line for aircraft interior components
BBG supplied a complete production line for manufacturing composite sandwich components to a Boeing supplier in the Philippines.
At the heart of the production solution is a BFT-U V2 four-column press with a platen size of 2,600 × 2,000 mm and a maximum clamping force of 7,000 kN.
The scope of supply also included five press molds for different components, an air-cushion mold transport trolley, and parking and preheating stations for the molds.
The production line is used to manufacture large composite sandwich panels, including wall panels for aircraft lavatories. The components consist of fiber-reinforced prepreg face sheets and a phenolic-impregnated honeycomb core (Phenolic Honeycomb). Processing takes place in heated press molds at temperatures of approximately 140 °C.
The combination of press, molds, and coordinated peripheral equipment enables different components to be manufactured on a single production line.
Proven in Long-Term Industrial Operation
The production line installed in the Philippines in 2012 remains in operation today. Over the years, BBG has supported the equipment through maintenance and repair services.
This project demonstrates that BBG's involvement does not end with the commissioning of a production line. Even after many years of operation, BBG continues to provide technical support to its customers.
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