Guill Enters Custom-engineered Pultrusion Die Market

Extrusion die manufacturer Guill Tool & Engineering now offers custom-engineered pultrusion dies for the automotive, aerospace, construction, energy, marine, sporting goods, and telecommunications sectors.

Guill said it is applying its expertise in extrusion tooling to develop innovative pultrusion dies, known for their strength, durability and lightweight properties, tailored to the specific requirements of each target industry.

Commitment to custom engineering

"We are excited to enter the pultrusion market with our advanced tooling solutions," said Peter Leary, technical sales engineer. "Our extensive knowledge of extrusion processes and commitment to custom engineering enable us to design dies that not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations in terms of performance, efficiency, and quality."

Guill's new line of pultrusion dies is specifically engineered for industries using fiberglass- and carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers and aramid-fiber-reinforced polymers, such as Kevlar.

The dies are compatible with a range of polymer matrices, ensuring versatility and high performance across different applications, added Guill.

The pultrusion process shown here starts with a continuous roll of reinforced fibers or woven fiber mat (1). The material then passes through a tension roller (2) and resin impregnator (3). The resin-soaked fiber (4) is exposed to a die and heat source (5) and meets a puller mechanism (6), ending as a finished, hardened fiber-reinforced polymer (7).

Cost-effective process

“Pultrusion is a cost-effective process for producing parts with a constant cross section in high volumes, requiring relatively little labor,” explained Sales Manager Tom Baldock. “Fiber-reinforced polymer pultruded composites are durable, corrosion-resistant, and eco-friendly.” 

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The Guill Tool Extrusion Division has a long history of designing and manufacturing tooling for various applications, including medical tubing, wire and cable coating, hose production, and multi-layer extrusions. Its capabilities include creating multi-layer crossheads; in-line, reciprocating, and rotary dies; and a range of other custom solutions supporting materials such as plastics, rubber, and silicone.