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Long Fiber Injection (LFI) Services

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Long Fiber Injection

In 1999, Romeo RIM, Inc. was the first company to bring a new material technology to North America called long fiber injection (LFI). Long fiber injection is a new production technology, wherein a robot is used to pour a mixture of polyurethane and fiberglass into a mold, which then compresses to form large, flat, and lower profile glass reinforced products, such as roofs and body panels. This process is similar to SRIM, but in this molding operation, the original two-step method is condensed into a single-stage procedure performed by a robot.

Our long fiber injection operations provide parts with several product advantages, including lower tooling and production costs, dimensional stability, and optimized weight and strength - among other benefits. From mass transit to agriculture and construction, our ISO-compliant long fiber injection services have met the needs of multiple industries. Contact Romeo RIM, Inc. today to learn more.

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Long Fiber Injection Capabilities

General Capabilities

Long Fiber Injection (LFI)

Advantages

Lower Tooling Costs
Lower Production Costs
Optimized Weight
Dimensional Stability

Optimized Strength
Reduced Material Waste
Stable and Repeatable Process

Industry Focus

Mass Transit
Agriculture & Construction

Heavy Truck & Specialty Automotive
Consumer Products

Current Application

Roofs
Body Panels
Interior Applications

Or any other component that requires strength and less weight

Materials

Structural Foam
Fiberglass Roving

Mold Process Type

PUR System
Robotically Controlled Mix Head

Finishes (applied to RIM)

“In-Mold Paint + Barrier Coat (Class A)
Fabric Skins
Vinyl Skins

Leather Skins
Texture
High Gloss

Product Capabilities

Large Parts

Shot Size

Up to 60 lbs

Cycle Time

7 to 15 min

Wall Thickness

1.5 to 6 mm

Density

65 lbs/ft³

Tensile Strength

10,800 psi

Flexural Modulus

1,200,000 psi

CLTE

10.6 x 10⁶ in/in/ºF

DTUL (at 264 psi)

240 ºF

Glass Concentration

0 to 35%

Painting Option

In-mold Paint
Barrier Coat (Class "A")

Gloss Capability

85% (at 60 degrees)

Orange Peel Level

Production Volume

1,000 to 60,000 shots

Additional Services

Product Development
Prototyping
Serial Production

Mold Servicing
Tool Design
Assembly

CAD Software

SolidWorks
Pro/ENGINEER

Industry Standards

ISO 9001:2004 Certification
ISO 14001 Certified

Mil-Spec
APTA Member