Vacuum Drying for Carbon Fiber & Polymers: Strength, Stability, and Speed

Overview

Manufacturers of carbon fiber and polymer-based components face a common production bottleneck: residual moisture and volatiles trapped after layup, infusion, or curing. Left unchecked, this leads to outgassing, voids, poor bond lines, and dimensional instability.

iDRY vacuum drying systems offer a fast, low-temp drying solution that removes moisture and residuals without damaging fibers, distorting geometry, or over-curing parts.

“iDRY gave us complete control over post-cure moisture. It shortened our cycle, improved bond integrity, and helped us meet strict aerospace outgassing specs.”
— Process Engineer, Advanced Composites OEM

⚙️ How iDRY Vacuum Drying Works

iDRY systems lower the boiling point of moisture inside materials using deep vacuum. This allows internal water and volatile compounds to be removed at lower temperatures — ideal for carbon fiber laminates, thermoset polymers, and complex parts.

Reversible airflow ensures even drying across part surfaces, reducing the risk of internal pockets, incomplete dry-out, or edge effects.

✅ Key Benefits:

• Low-temp drying avoids resin softening, deformation, or delamination

• Ideal for post-cure moisture removal, surface prep, or pre-bonding

• Prevents blistering, outgassing, and void formation

• Supports precise drying of infused panels, layups, and shaped parts

• Compatible with aerospace, automotive, marine, and industrial specs

• Full-cycle data logging for QA, traceability, and compliance

Applications Include:

• Carbon fiber tubes, panels, and honeycomb cores

• Vacuum-infused or resin-transfer molded (RTM) parts

• Glass fiber or hybrid composites

• Thermoplastic or thermoset polymers (epoxies, polyesters, vinyl esters)

• 3D-printed polymer components

• Composite battery enclosures, fairings, ducts, and structural skins