Closed Mould Alliance to deliver sustainable resources, practices to composite molding

Source | Ilium (top), Alan Harper (bottom left) and Tower Composites (bottom right)

Alan Harper Composites (Saltash, U.K.), Ilium Composites (Hidd, Bahrain) and Tower Composites (Tamworth, U.K.) have formed the Closed Mould Alliance, which aims to become a leading resource for composites manufacturers seeking to adopt innovative closed molding processes that deliver environmental, economic and operational benefits. By leveraging its partners’ collective expertise and advanced technologies, the Alliance will drive sustainable practices within the composites industry.

Alan Harper Composites specializes in reusable silicone technology for composite molding. With more than 15 years of experience, the company offers an extensive range of products, including molding supplies, silicone spray machinery, high-quality platinum cure silicone and training. The company is known for its custom-designed silicone membranes, which replace traditional vacuum bags or B counter molds. While particularly appealing to vacuum infusion molders, reusable silicone technology also offers significant benefits for hand lamination operators and other closed molding practices such as RTM and LRTM.