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Rapid Fiber Preforming On A Large Scale

Fuel containment vessels, molded by RTM using preforms made on LSP equipment, are installed under gasoline pumps in gas stations to prevent fuel leaks into the ground. (Small vessel shown)A proven alternative to open molding of big parts.

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