Tools and equipment

Laminating Roller

Nylon fleece roller head.

Used for rolling out resin and wetting the fibreglass

Bolt Roller or Paddle Roller

Used to assist with the wet out of fibres and removal of air in the laminate.

Helps to consolidate laminate layers.

Foam Roller

Used for applying topcoat paints or gel coats

Vacuum Pump

Used in conjunction with vacuum bagging materials.

Used to remove air and to consolidate the laminate during the curing process.

Peel Ply

lightweight fabric that is laid over the wetted out reinforcement. Leaves a textured surface ready for secondary bonding.

Release Film

The first layer to go down after the peel ply. Used during the processing of flat or simple curvature laminates.

Breather Fabric

The second layer to go down on a vacuum lamination. Air is sucked through the breather fabric and allows the air to escape towards the vacuum. The breather fabric also absorbs and excess resin.

Vacuum Bag

Airtight bag that covers the whole laminate. Sucks down tight onto the laminate when the vacuum is applied.

Sealant Tape

Tacky tape used to hold the vacuum bag in place and create an air tight seal around the lamination.

Vacuum Hose

Hose that runs from the vacuum bag to the pump drawing air from the laminate.

Grinders

Used for the quick removal of material such as topcoats, fibreglass and core material. Also used for chamfering laminates.

Pre-user checks.

Sanders.

Random orbital sanders are the most common type used in blade repair due to the smooth finish they create. Used for sanding laminates, filler and any other areas that require a smooth flat surface.

Pre-user checks.