Alan Harper Composites Ltd

Welcome to the UK’s leading reusable vacuum membrane technology and production house, offering the closed-mould and composite plastics fraternity with the worlds most cost-effective, efficient and sustainable technology. We support composite manufacturers across the UK and globally streamline production, achieve significant cost savings and reduce waste output. As pioneers in the space, with over 15 years of dedicated experience, Alan Harper Composites is the leading the way in reusable silicone technology. We provide all the required training, equipment, highest quality platinum cured silicone and moulding ancillaries to efficiently tailor and apply to your mould setup. Our system is suitable for all composites moulders, and we encourage you to visit our website and subscribe to learn more about how we can support you in modernising your moulding system.

Last update: Wed, 17 July 2024

Trading Name: Alan Harper Composites Ltd

Address: 4 Gwel Avon Business Park,
Gilston Road,
Saltash,
Cornwall,
PL12 6TW

Website: http://www.alanharpercomposites.com

Telephone: 01752 841222

Membership: Composites UK

Markets
Aerospace
Agriculture
Automotive
Construction
Cross Sector
Defence
Electronics: Consumer
Energy
Highways
Leisure
Marine
Medical
Mining
Oil & Gas
Rail
Renewable Energy
Satellite and Communications
Space
Sport
Sustainable Composites: Furniture/Lifestyle
Truck, Bus & Industrial
Upholstery and Apparel
Utilities: Water
Wave & Tidal Energy
Wind Energy

Organisation Activities

  • Business Support/Knowledge Transfer
  • Equipment
  • Manufacture & Assembly
  • Raw Materials

Organisation Markets

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Defence
  • Marine
  • Motorsport
  • Oil & Gas
  • Rail
  • Truck, Bus & Industrial
  • Wind Energy

Raw Materials Used

  • Carbon Fibre
  • Curing Agents
  • Epoxy Resin
  • Glass Fibre
  • Phenolic Resins
  • Polyesters
  • Release Agents
  • Reusable bagging films
  • Silicone and Additives
  • Silicone bags
  • Vinyl Ester Resins

Raw Materials Produced

  • Reusable bagging films
  • Silicone and Additives
  • Silicone bags

Raw Materials Distributed

  • Reusable bagging films
  • Silicone and Additives
  • Silicone bags

Semi-finished Materials Used

  • 3D Woven Fabrics
  • Chopped Strand Mat
  • Coatings
  • Non-Crimp Fabrics
  • Thermoset Prepreg
  • Woven Fabrics

Semi-finished Materials Produced

  • Coatings

Semi-finished Materials Distributed

  • Coatings

Equipment Produced

  • Composite Tooling
  • Infusion
  • RTM

Equipment Distributed

  • Composite Tooling
  • Infusion
  • RTM

Equipment for Hire

  • Composite Tooling
  • Infusion
  • RTM

Processes Used

  • Resin Film Infusion
  • Resin Transfer Infusion
  • Resin Transfer Moulding
  • Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Moulding
  • Vacuum Infusion
  • Vacuum Press Infusion VPI
  • Wet Hand Lay Up