Services and Capabilities
Glocon
Inc. utilizes a variety of fabrication techniques to manufacture custom
fiberglass products
varying in size, shape and complexity for a range of industries including
electrical, defense, railway,
automobile, HVAC, telecommunications, chemical, petroleum and construction.
Laminated Sheets
Using large hydraulic presses, Laminated Sheets are formed using fiberglass
fabric or woven roving
impregnated with synthetic resin. With extremely high glass content,
fiberglass products made from
Laminated Sheets deliver superior mechanical strength. Example:
Manhole Covers
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
In this closed molding technique, resin is injected into tightly clamped
matched molds under controlled
vacuum, pressure and temperature. This process is particularly useful
where thickness, finish and fiber
content are to be controlled over a large area. Example: Industrial
Fan Blades
Compression Molding
After placing the resin in a pre-heated open mold, the mold is closed
with the pressure of a hydraulic
press. Excess resin and air are removed through vents. Ideal for molding
large, intricate parts for high
volume production requirements. Example: High Voltage Circuit Breaker
Parts
Hand Lay-Up or Contact Molding
Used mainly for large components and requires lower tooling costs. Chopped
fiberglass strands and
resin are applied using a brush, hand roller, or spray gun. Generally,
the part will have a high gloss,
smooth finish on the outside, and a rough surface on the inside. Example:
Amusement Ride Bodies
Dough Molding Compound (DMC)
Glass rovings and fillers are used to make a custom formulated, pre-weighted,
dough-like compound that
is kept in a heated metal tool cavity which is then closed under pressure.
Ideal for components that are
relatively complex. Parts can also be fitted with metallic inserts.
Example: Weatherproof Telephone Box.
Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)
SMC is similar to DMC, with the exception that the fiberglass compound
is in sheet form, which is rolled
into coils. Excellent surface finish can be achieved. This process works
well for sheet type molded
components. Example: Automobile Body Parts and Trays
