FRP Tube Pultrusion Mould

120*50mm FRP Rectangular Tube Pultrusion Mould & Heavy-Duty Structural Dies
  • 120*50mm FRP Rectangular Tube Pultrusion Mould
  • FRP Rectangular Tube Pultrusion Mould
  • FRP Rectangular Tube Pultrusion Mould

120*50mm FRP Rectangular Tube Pultrusion Mould & Heavy-Duty Structural Dies

High-precision 120*50mm FRP rectangular tube pultrusion mould from certified factory Zhongsheng. Made of H13/Cr12 tool steel with 0.05mm hard chrome plating & Ra 0.012 mirror finish.

Executive standard

Straightness: 0.02mm Smoothness: Ra=0.025~0.012 Cavity surface hardness: < 0.02mm Boundary tolerances: ±0.3mm Plating thickness: 0.04-0.05mm Provide Customized Services

Overview of 120*50mm FRP Rectangular Tube Pultrusion Mould

The 120*50mm FRP rectangular tube pultrusion mould (also designated as a pultrusion die or custom shaping matrix) is a high-precision, heavy-duty engineering tool engineered for the continuous manufacturing of fiber reinforced polymer composite structural profiles. By pulling high-tensile glass or carbon fibers impregnated with thermosetting resin through our precisely heated tool steel cavity, this tooling configuration guarantees exceptional dimensional accuracy, high structural strength, and uniform resin distribution across the entire rectangular cross-section.


Industrial Working Principle of FRP Pultrusion Tooling

The continuous extrusion and shaping process inside the Zhongsheng FRP rectangular tube pultrusion mold operates through four synchronized technical stages:

  1. Fiber Creel Unwinding & Impregnation: Continuous glass fiber rovings or carbon fiber mats are unwound from tension-controlled creels and routed into an unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy resin bath.
  2. Precision Pre-forming: The wet-out fiber reinforcement matrix passes through custom pre-shaping guides to pre-arrange the composite into the designated 120*50mm structural orientation.
  3. Controlled Heat Curing: Inside the multi-zone heated pultrusion die cavity, the chemical compound undergoes steady exothermic cross-linking, transitioning the liquid polymer into a rigid structural rectangular tube.
  4. Continuous Traction & Saw Cutting: Powerful hydraulic or track-type traction machinery pulls the fully cured FRP rectangular profile from the exit of the mold, where automated flying saws cut it into custom job-site lengths.


Technical Parameters & Material Manufacturing Standards

To maximize structural lifespan and minimize internal frictional stiction, Henan Zhongsheng designs and machines its pultrusion dies using premium certified tool steels and advanced surface texturization:

Engineering Specification Parameters Tested Technical Metrics & Compliance Standards
Tooling Designation (模具名称) Premium 120*50mm FRP Rectangular Tube Pultrusion Mould
Cross-Sectional Size (规格) 120mm Width × 50mm Height (Wall thickness fully customizable)
Core Steel Material (材质) Premium Grade 40Cr, P20, Cr12MoV, 38CrMoAl, or H13 Die Steel (Optional)
Cavity Surface Treatment (表面处理) Advanced quenching & tempering, induction hardening, gas nitriding, hard chrome plating
Base Cavity Hardness (基体硬度) HRC 55 - 60
Internal Mirror Polish (光洁度) Ultra-smooth Ra = 0.025 ~ 0.012 μm (Eliminates profile micro-cracking)
Straightness Tolerance (直线度公差) ≤ 0.02 mm over 1000 mm span
Boundary Geometric Tolerances (边界公差) ±0.1 mm to ±0.3 mm (Meets international aerospace/5G radome benchmarks)
Hard Chrome Plating Thickness (镀铬厚度) 0.04 mm - 0.05 mm (Provides extreme wear resistance against abrasive fiberglass)
Compatible Thermosetting Resin (适用树脂) Unsaturated Polyester (UP), Vinyl Ester, Epoxy, Phenolic, Polyurethane (PU) matrices


Performance Factors Driving Structural Tooling Quality

  • Reinforcement Optimization: Adjusting the fiber volume fractions and mat configurations inside the 120*50mm window alters the mechanical properties (stiffness, axial flexural load) of the resultant FRP rectangular tubing.
  • Resin Matrix Calibration: The choice between economical polyester, chemical-grade vinyl ester, or high-temperature epoxy dictates the final corrosion barrier and thermal expansion profile.
  • Tooling Precision: An ultra-smooth, mirror-polished mold interior ensures lower pull resistance, which vastly reduces energy requirements on your pultrusion machinery, increases daily output velocity, and yields flawless aesthetic profiles.


Why Choose Zhongsheng Custom Pultrusion Molds?

As a vertically integrated manufacturing leader, Henan Zhongsheng operates an in-house CNC machining and precision tooling facility. We do not rely on external mold suppliers. This allows our tool and die engineers to directly coordinate with our chemical formulation team, matching the multi-zone die thermal expansion variables with specific resin cross-linking profiles. This drastically cuts mold configuration fees by up to 40% and ensures rapid prototyping for global industrial supply chains.

Tooling Specifications & Engineering Insights

Tooling Executive Summary: The 120*50mm FRP rectangular tube pultrusion mould engineered by Henan Zhongsheng is a high-precision composite structural extrusion die manufactured from premium-grade tool steels including H13, Cr12MoV, and P20. Featuring a precision cavity hardness of HRC 55-60, a straightness tolerance of 0.02mm, and a mirror-polished surface roughness of Ra 0.012-0.025 μm, this high-performance pultrusion die minimizes pull resistance for uninterrupted continuous extrusion. Wrapped in an advanced 0.04-0.05mm hard chrome-plated wear layer, it provides heavy-duty protection against abrasive glass and carbon fibers. Operating seamlessly with polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems, Zhongsheng's in-house CNC mold fabrication facilities deliver fast prototyping and unparalleled cost-efficiency for industrial engineering profiles.
Die Steel Grade Material H13 Tool Steel (Premium) Cr12MoV Die Steel (Standard) P20 Mold Steel (Economical)
Core Working Lifespan Excellent (Over 50,000+ meters with fiberglass) High (Around 30,000 - 40,000 meters) Moderate (Best for short-run prototyping)
Thermal Fatigue Resistance Ultra-High (Maintains HRC hardness at high temperature) Moderate (Good for polyester matrices) Poor (Prone to dimensional wear under continuous PU)
Internal Mirror Polish Cap Perfect (Achieves Ra 0.012 μm easily) Excellent (Achieves Ra 0.025 μm) Standard (Achieves Ra 0.040 μm)
Best Application Profiles Massive composite structural section runs, polyurethane pultrusion Standard FRP rectangular tubes, high-volume square channels Low-volume specialized custom异型 profiles

Precision Mold Engineering Q&A

Q1: Why is a 0.04-0.05mm hard chrome plating thickness critical for an FRP rectangular tube pultrusion mould?

Answer: Glass fiber rovings and mats are highly abrasive materials. During continuous composite profiling, the fiber reinforced matrix exerts immense scratching friction against the cavity walls of the FRP tube pultrusion mould. Applying a precise 0.04-0.05mm hard chrome plating layer increases the surface micro-hardness and shields the underlying tool steel (like H13 or Cr12). This wear-resistant barrier extends the structural lifespan of the pultrusion die by over 40% and maintains consistent 120*50mm external geometry.

Q2: How does internal mirror polishing to Ra 0.012 affect pull force resistance on your pultrusion machine?

Answer: Achieving a microscopic internal mirror polish roughness of Ra 0.012 to 0.025 μm dramatically minimizes the dynamic coefficient of friction inside the 120*50mm custom shaping matrix. Lower friction resistance means the hydraulic or track-type pultrusion machine requires significantly less clamping traction force to advance the curing composite profile. This eliminates line stiction, prevents surface fiber blooming or wrinkling, and curtails energy consumption across mass manufacturing shifts.

Q3: Which core steel grade should be specified for high-volume custom FRP square and rectangular pultrusion tooling?

Answer: For high-volume, long-term continuous manufacturing of custom FRP square or rectangular tubes, H13 tool steel or Cr12MoV die steel is highly recommended. H13 steel delivers superior resistance to thermal fatigue and preserves its base hardness (HRC 55-60) during the high-temperature exothermic curing spikes of vinyl ester or polyurethane systems. For shorter, cost-sensitive prototyping profile production runs, economical pre-hardened mold steels like P20 can be deployed effectively.

Q4: How does Zhongsheng prevent dimensional warping over a 1000mm straightness tolerance on large rectangular profiles?

Answer: Dimensional warping is eliminated by strictly controlling our machining and thermal profiling alignment. At Zhongsheng, our internal tool shop utilizes high-precision CNC grinding machines to enforce a straightness tolerance threshold of ≤0.02mm per meter. Furthermore, our engineers optimize the localized distribution of electric heating cartridges along the 120*50mm mold plates, creating a perfectly balanced thermal gradient that uniformizes resin gelation speeds and offsets composite internal stress buildup.

Q5: What is the estimated lead time for fabricating a custom 120*50mm fiberglass extrusion mold?

Answer: Because Zhongsheng operates an in-house CNC mold workshop and independent heat treatment facilities, the standard turnaround cycle for custom fiberglass extrusion molds ranges between 15 to 20 business days. This includes drawing verification, premium tool steel sourcing, multi-axis milling, gas nitriding, hard chrome electroplating, and internal cavity mirror hand-polishing to match your target structural composite section specifications.

Production Process

  • Engineer mould design

    Engineer mould design

  • Profile mould debugging

    Profile mould debugging

  • Rough embryo leveling

    Rough embryo leveling

  • Mold CNC machining

    Mold CNC machining

  • Mould punching

    Mould punching

  • Surface grinding

    Surface grinding

  • Cavity inner wall polishing

    Cavity inner wall polishing

  • Mold chrome

    Mold chrome

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FAQ

01- Are you Trading Company or Manufacturing Factory?

We are both manufacturer trading and company. We have our own factory and we have better service ofoverseas customers. Welcome to send your inquiry!

02- I am interested in your products, could I get sample for free?

We can supply a few pieces FREE samples if we have some in stock, and you only need to pay the freight cost by yourself. Welcome to send your inquiry for FREE samples!

03- How about the Delivery time?

10-15days after receiving the deposit based on the MOQ. Normally, 30-35days to finish the order for a 20ft container. Welcome to ask for the detailed delivery time according to your order quantity!

04- How can you guarantee the product quality?

Our whole production lines and products have been certificated by IS09001:2015, and it's been followed strictly. We also have the professional QC team, and each our package worker will be in charge of the final inspection according to the QC instruction before packing.

05- What is about the payment terms.

Basically, the payment terms areT/T,L/C at sight. Western Union, Paypal, Moneygram, Alipay Credit card are acceptableforsample order.

06- Can you do OEM for me?

We accept all OEM orders,just contact us and give me your design,we will offer you a reasonable price ASAP.

Client Feedback

  • The quality of the product is very good, all performance tests have passed, and the service attitude of the docking staff is very good

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    Clyde
    Engineer, From india

  • Compared with our local products, the quality of this batch of profiles is quite good, it is worth recommending

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    Devin
    CEO, From Germany

  • The engineer has comprehensive professional knowledge, answered many questions, and put forward many useful suggestions, which made the plan more perfect

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    CTO, From Mexico

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