KRR Autoclaves Successfully Supplies Aerospace-Grade Desktop Autoclave to DRDO, Jodhpur

Advancing India's Aerospace and Defence Composite Manufacturing Capabilities

KRR Autoclaves, a division of KRR Heavy Engineering Pvt. Ltd., is proud to announce the successful supply of an Aerospace-Grade Desktop Autoclave to Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ), DRDO, marking another significant milestone in India's journey toward self-reliance in advanced composite processing technologies.

Designed and manufactured entirely in India, this compact yet highly capable autoclave brings aerospace-grade curing capabilities to research laboratories, defence establishments, educational institutions, and advanced composite development centers.

Precision Engineered for Advanced Composite Processing

The supplied Desktop Autoclave has been specifically developed to deliver precise temperature, pressure, and vacuum control required for manufacturing high-performance composite components.

Technical Specifications

• Working Diameter: 500 mm

• Working Length: 500 mm

• Maximum Working Temperature: 200°C

• Maximum Working Pressure: 7 Bar

• Control System: PLC-Based Intelligent Control System

• Operating Modes:

  • Fully Automatic Mode

  • Semi-Automatic Mode

  • Manual Mode

Complete Aerospace Processing System

The Desktop Autoclave is equipped with all critical process subsystems necessary for aerospace composite curing:

Vacuum System

High-performance vacuum generation and control for effective air removal, laminate consolidation, and void minimization.

Heating System

Precision-controlled heating system capable of achieving uniform temperature profiles up to 200°C, ensuring repeatable and high-quality curing cycles.

Pressurization System

Integrated pressure system capable of operating up to 7 Bar, enabling proper resin flow and superior composite part quality.

Cooling System

Controlled cooling mechanism that ensures gradual and safe temperature reduction, minimizing residual stresses and dimensional distortions.

Intelligent PLC-Based Control Architecture

The system incorporates an advanced PLC-based automation platform with multiple operational modes:

Automatic Mode

Pre-programmed curing recipes execute automatically, controlling temperature ramps, pressure profiles, vacuum cycles, soaking periods, and cooling sequences.

Semi-Automatic Mode

Provides operator intervention at predefined stages while maintaining process integrity and flexibility.

Manual Mode

Allows complete operator control for process development, experimental trials, and customized curing applications.

The user-friendly interface enables process monitoring, recipe management, data logging, and repeatable cycle execution, making the system ideal for both research and production environments.

Enabling Aerospace and Defence Innovation

Composite materials have become indispensable in modern aerospace and defence applications due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility.

The supplied Aerospace-Grade Desktop Autoclave is ideally suited for:

• Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) components

• Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) components

• Honeycomb sandwich structures

• Aerospace composite panels

• Defence composite structures

• Research and development programs

• Material characterization studies

• Process optimization and qualification trials

• Academic and laboratory applications

Supporting India's Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission

The successful deployment of this system at DRDO's Defence Laboratory Jodhpur demonstrates India's growing capability to design and manufacture sophisticated composite processing equipment domestically.

At KRR Autoclaves, our mission extends beyond equipment manufacturing. We aim to provide indigenous, world-class autoclave technology that empowers India's aerospace, defence, research, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

About KRR Autoclaves

KRR Autoclaves specializes in the design and manufacture of:

• Aerospace Composite Autoclaves

• Laboratory and Desktop Autoclaves

• Industrial Composite Curing Systems

• AAC Autoclaves

• High-Pressure Process Equipment

• Customized Thermal Processing Systems

Backed by decades of heavy engineering expertise and technology collaborations, KRR Autoclaves continues to deliver innovative solutions that meet the stringent requirements of aerospace and defence industries.

From laboratory-scale research to large industrial production, KRR Autoclaves is committed to enabling the future of advanced composite manufacturing in India and beyond.

Engineered in India. Built for Precision. Trusted by India's Defence and Aerospace Ecosystem.