Why customization matters when it comes to heating blankets
Heating Blankets
When it comes to composite curing applications, they often require heating blankets that can resist chemicals, moisture, and abusive treatment. They need to heat-up gradually and maintain steady temperature maintenance and uniform heat distribution.
In all areas of manufacturing, products often need to be produced to meet certain specifications — because not all projects are created equal. The difference between purchasing products that come in limited sizes and specifications versus buying custom made is phenomenal. In fact, whether you’re a consumer, a retailer, or a manufacturer, sometimes custom-made is crucial.
The same holds true for hot bond composite repair systems and their accessories. All needs and applications are not the same. And when you’re in need of a silicon heating blanket, being able to purchase one custom designed and engineered to your exact specifications can be of great benefit.
We realize many of you have size and shape requirements that go beyond basic. While we stock basic, commonly-ordered sizes of our high-quality silicone rubber heating blankets from 6×6 inches through 18×18 inches, we can also make round blankets, blankets smaller or larger than the in-stock products, and even shaded blankets, where the heat is applied more to one specific area, rather than another (often necessary when performing cures in areas where heat sinking my occur). Custom-molded radome blankets are also available for those in the aircraft industry.
You deserve custom work for your composite repair– so think about it the next time you need blankets for a project.
WichiTech Goes to Europe
WichiTech Goes to Europe
What our long-term customers have come to know is that at WichiTech, we design and manufacture the highest quality Hot Bonding Composite Repair Systems at an incredible value, and have been doing so for years. What our European customers will be happy to learn is that they can now get them even faster and for less money than in the past. We are very excited to announce our new partnership with Aerotecs nv, located in Lummen, Belgium, which will be our center for European distribution and recalibration.
Through this distribution agreement, Aerotecs nv will be Europe’s place to buy WichiTech’s Hot Bonder Composite Repair Systems, blankets, and all accessories. In addition, they will be providing warranty and non-warranty repair work. What this means is that you no longer have to send the products back to the U.S, thus providing a much faster turnaround and lower shipping costs and customs fees. We will be providing full training for operating our equipment, both at Aerotecs’ location and yours.
Aerotecs nv has a long history in Belgium of being a full-service provider of other aviation ground support equipment. So you can remain confident that we are dealing with a company that is as reputable and experienced as ours.
For private, military, corporate, or commercial aircraft, and companies large and small, you’ve trusted in our Composite Repair Systems for years, and now it’s that much easier for you to enjoy their quality. We look forward to this mutually-beneficial partnership, and to continuing to bring the best to our customers as WichiTech Goes to Europe.
WichiTech Loves Bonding With Clients at Trade Shows!
Trade Shows
In the B2B world, sometimes it’s difficult to remember that when it comes down to the nuts and bolts of doing business with other businesses, there are people driving everything we do. People design and engineer new technology, make decisions to buy, and collaborate to create solutions that work for their businesses and industries.
In 2013, business is conducted either over the Internet or on the phone in most cases. While the online world certainly does make things a lot easier, nothing can compare to the advantages of doing business face-to-face with clients. That’s why WichiTech Industries attends trade shows each year. We believe there are many advantages for us, and for our clients in attending these shows:
- We get to know the people behind RFQs and orders.
- We receive helpful feedback in a face-to-face setting.
- We meet new people and get to hear their ideas and plans.
- We stay on top of the technology trends and changes in our industry.
- We’re able to offer hands-on demonstrations of our composite repair equipment.
At the recent SAMPE (Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering) show in Charleston, South Carolina, we were able to display all of WichiTech’s composite repair equipment. Customers loved seeing our HB1008 — the smallest bonder in the business that is capable of handling the same jobs as much larger equipment.
We’re heading to Atlanta in April for the MRO Americas Aviation Week. Hopefully, we’ll see you there! But, in the meantime, stay tuned to our blog for more updates and information about our company, our products, and the people here at WichiTech Industries.
If we haven’t met already, we look forward to meeting you in person. Give us a call at 800-776-4277 to set up a time to get together in the near future – or at the next trade show!
Wichitech Industries, Inc. Announces New Blog
WichiTech Industries Blog: Composite Repair Equipment, Technology & Industry News.
What You Can Expect from the WichiTech Blog
Composite repair technology continues to evolve, and keeping up with equipment, techniques, materials, and industry developments can be challenging. Our goal is to make the WichiTech blog a practical resource for professionals who want to stay informed.
Future articles may cover topics such as:
- Composite repair equipment and technology
- Hot bonder operation and applications
- Thermocouple welding and temperature monitoring
- Nondestructive testing equipment
- Composite repair best practices
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Product features and applications
- Industry news and emerging technology
- WichiTech company announcements
- Trade shows, conferences, and industry events
We also plan to take a closer look at some of the questions customers encounter when selecting, operating, or maintaining composite repair equipment.
Exploring Composite Repair Technology
Composite materials have become important across a wide range of demanding applications. As their use has expanded, so has the need for dependable equipment that can help technicians perform controlled, accurate repairs.
Through this blog, we hope to provide readers with a better understanding of the tools used throughout the composite repair process. Articles may explore subjects ranging from selecting the appropriate hot bonder for a repair environment to understanding the role thermocouples play in monitoring temperature during a cure.
We will also discuss equipment features, accessories, repair considerations, and other technical subjects that can help professionals make informed decisions when working with composite materials.
Whether you are an experienced composite repair technician or are simply beginning to learn about the technology, our goal is to provide information that is practical and easy to understand.
Learn More About WichiTech Products
The blog will also give us an opportunity to provide a closer look at WichiTech equipment and the applications it is designed to support.
Our product discussions may include hot bonders, thermocouple spot welders, nondestructive testing equipment, composite repair accessories, and other tools used by professionals performing repairs in the field, maintenance facilities, manufacturing environments, and other demanding settings.
Rather than simply discussing individual products, we want to help readers understand how different pieces of equipment fit into the larger composite repair process. This can include explaining important product features, discussing common applications, answering frequently asked questions, and providing information that helps customers evaluate equipment for their particular needs.
Sharing Industry Knowledge
The composite industry encompasses a broad range of technologies and applications, and innovation continues to create new opportunities for manufacturers, repair facilities, technicians, engineers, and maintenance organizations.
Our blog will provide a place to discuss some of these developments and explore how they may affect professionals working with composite materials.
We may also share information related to industry events, manufacturing developments, equipment advancements, and other subjects that are relevant to the customers and industries WichiTech serves.
Stay Connected with WichiTech Industries
We invite you to check back periodically for new articles, technical information, product news, and company updates from WichiTech Industries, Inc.
If you work with composite materials, perform composite repairs, manage maintenance operations, or simply want to learn more about composite repair technology, we hope you will find our growing collection of articles useful.
Explore the WichiTech website to learn more about our company and products, and follow along as we continue sharing information about composite repair systems, equipment, technology, and the industry at large.
We look forward to keeping you informed.
