Manufacture of large-volume GRP, CFRP and aramid components to customer specifications in Dessau-Roßlau.
FVK - Faserverstärkte Kunststoffe GmbH
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About FVK GmbH
FVK GmbH Dessau has been operating as a manufacturer of fibre-reinforced plastic products since 1992. The company produces complex GRP components as well as CFRP and aramid parts directly to customer order – from custom-made one-off items through mock-ups and prototypes to pre-series and series production in modular construction. The process spectrum includes hand lay-up, vacuum pressing, autoclave processes, injection processes (RTM/RIM), winding, cold pressing and fibre spraying; in addition, model and mould making, bonding, welding, surface finishing, automotive-quality painting as well as completion and assembly of assemblies are offered. Design, dimensioning, FEM strength verification and 3D digital measurement are carried out in cooperation with long-standing partners. Materials processed include glass fibre materials (mats, rovings, fabrics, non-crimp fabrics), carbon fibres and aramid with polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resins as well as foam cores for sandwich elements. The focus is on large-volume components for industrial companies, including from rail transport, aerospace, motorsport and shipbuilding. Sales markets are Germany, Europe, USA, Australia, China and the Middle East.
- Site
- Dessau-Roßlau
- Processes
- Hand lay-up, Vacuum pressing, Autoclave process, Injection processes (RTM/RIM), Winding, Pressing / cold pressing, Fibre spraying, Painting (automotive-quality spray painting, wet paints)
- Materials
- Glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GRP), Carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP), Aramid fibres, Polyester resin, Vinyl ester resin, Epoxy resin, PUR foam, Divinycell foam
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, DIN EN ISO 14001:2004, Cor 1:2009, IRIS Rev. 2, DIN 6701-2 bonding class A1, DIN EN 15085-2 CL4 (welding), EC Certificate Module B and D (Germanischer Lloyd), Q1 certificate of Deutsche Bahn, Luftfahrtbundesamt C108 (dormant), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IRIS (EN 9100 equivalent for rail transport), Q1 certificate Deutsche Bahn
- Founded
- 1992
- Employees
- 68
- Industries
- Industrial companies, Aerospace, Rail transport, Motorsport, Shipbuilding, Wind power
- 01
Design and dimensioning (with partners)
- 02
FEM strength verification
- 03
Material selection and material certificates
- 04
Model and mould making
- 05
Mock-up / prototype construction
- 06
Component manufacturing (hand lay-up, vacuum processes, fibre spraying,
- 07
Surface finishing and painting
- 08
Completion and assembly
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Glass fibre-reinforced plastic
Main material for highly stressed components with excellent moulding properties produced to customer order.
Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic
For mechanically highly stressed components, e.g. in aerospace and motorsport.
Aramid fibres
Fibre reinforcement for demanding applications alongside glass and carbon fibres.
Polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resin
Laminating resins for impregnating the glass, carbon and aramid fibre reinforcements.
PUR and Divinycell foam
Core materials of various densities for the production of sandwich elements.
Locations
Dessau-Roßlau
DEProduction and administration site with three halls, separate aircraft parts manufacturing
- Lot size
- Prototype to series production; hand lay-up up to approx. 1,000 units
- Materials
- GRP, CFRP, aramid, sandwich core materials
- Laminating booths
- Extraction systems
- Tempering chamber
- Airless spray system
- Gelcoat spray system
- Fibre spray system
- Twin-film vacuum system
- Woodworking centre
- Autoclave
- 8 overhead cranes of 12 t each (hall 200 m × 26 m fully equipped with cranes)
- Bonding station
- Assembly workstations
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand lay-upPlastics | – | – | – | approx. 1,000 units | GRP, CFRP, Aramid |
| Vacuum pressingPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, CFRP, Aramid, Foam plastics, Honeycomb |
| Autoclave processPlastics | – | – | – | – | Prepregs, GRP, CFRP, Aramid |
| Injection processes (RTM/RIM)Plastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, CFRP, Aramid |
| WindingPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, CFRP, Aramid |
| Pressing / cold pressingPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, CFRP, Aramid |
| Fibre sprayingPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Painting (automotive-quality spray painting, wet paints)Surface | – | – | – | – | GRP, CFRP |
| Surface finishing (sanding, filling, painting preparation)Surface | – | – | – | – | GRP |
| Bonding (laminate and adhesive joints, DIN 6701-2 cl. A1)Joining | – | – | – | – | GRP, Metal |
| Assembly of components/assemblies (insertion of metal parts, over-laminating)Assembly | – | – | – | – | GRP, Metal |
| Model and mould makingEngineering | – | – | – | – | GRP, Wood |
| Design, dimensioning, FEM strength verification, 3D digital measurementEngineering | – | – | – | – | GRP, CFRP, Aramid |
| Prototype construction / mock-up, pre-series, small series, series productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, CFRP, Aramid |
| Sandwich element manufacturingPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP, PUR foam, Divinycell foam |
| Welding (certified to DIN EN 15085-2 CL4)Joining | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| GRP cuttingPlastics | – | – | – | – | GRP |
11 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laminating booths | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Extraction systems | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Tempering chamber | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Airless spray system | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Gelcoat spray system | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Fibre spray system | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Twin-film vacuum system | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Woodworking centre | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Autoclave | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Overhead crane (8 cranes of 12 t each) | – | 8 | Halls 200 m × 26 m fully equipped with cranes | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
| Bonding station | – | – | – | – | Dessau-Roßlau |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
FVK GmbH works to DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO 14001 and has, among other things, been awarded the Q1 certificate by Deutsche Bahn. Further certifications cover bonding (DIN 6701-2 A1), welding (DIN EN 15085-2 CL4) and rail vehicle construction (IRIS Rev. 2).
| Evidence | Dessau-Roßlau |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| IRIS (EN 9100 equivalent for rail transport) | |
| DIN 6701-2 bonding class A1 | |
| DIN EN 15085-2 CL4 (welding) | |
| Q1 certificate Deutsche Bahn |
History
- 1992
Commencement of business operations of FVK GmbH Dessau