MEMBRANES FOR WILKING VACUUM PRESSES
- Thickness: 2.5 mm
- Width: 1700 mm
- Length: 3100 mm
- Hardness: 40 Shore A
- Area of application: Veneer pressing, wood bending.
- Compatibility: WILKING Cold Vacuum Press 3050x1300.
In WILKING vacuum presses, the final result depends not so much on the vacuum pump capacity as on the condition of the membrane. The membrane is responsible for uniform pressure, shape repeatability, and the absence of defects during veneering and laminating.
If wrinkles in veneer, local “sink marks,” or unstable pressure at the edges appear when working with a WILKING press, in most cases the cause is membrane wear or incorrect selection rather than the vacuum system itself.
This category features silicone and rubber membranes designed for WILKING vacuum presses of various models. Membranes are supplied in standard formats or manufactured to the exact working size of a specific press.
How to choose a membrane for a WILKING vacuum press
WILKING presses are most often used for classic vacuum processes such as veneering, plywood pressing, and laminating. Therefore, membrane selection should be based on the technology rather than the press brand itself.
- For veneering and plywood pressing — rubber membranes with high elasticity and tear strength.
- For laminating and higher temperature processes — silicone membranes resistant to thermal cycles.
- By size — the membrane should always be slightly larger than the working area for easier replacement.
Which membranes are used in WILKING presses
Rubber membranes
The most common option for WILKING vacuum presses. Rubber membranes provide soft and uniform pressure, work well in standard temperature ranges, and are optimal for serial veneering of furniture components.
Silicone membranes
Used when the technology requires increased heat resistance and stable properties during repeated heating cycles. Silicone is suitable for film laminating and more universal applications where rubber membranes lose service life faster.
Membrane sizes for WILKING vacuum presses
The membrane size for a WILKING vacuum press is selected individually and depends on the press design, clamping system, and type of operation. In practice, the membrane always includes an allowance around the perimeter relative to the working field.
We supply membranes:
- in standard sizes for WILKING vacuum presses;
- custom-made to customer dimensions — for a specific press model and configuration.
Why the membrane is critical for stable WILKING operation
Even a fully functional WILKING vacuum press cannot deliver stable results with a worn membrane. The membrane directly affects surface quality, shape accuracy, and overall production yield.
- uniform pressure distribution;
- quality of veneering and laminating;
- reduction of scrap rate;
- stability of serial production.
Buy membranes for WILKING vacuum presses
We supply professional membranes for WILKING vacuum presses with delivery across Europe and other regions. We help select the optimal membrane type and exact dimensions for your press model and production technology.
If you work with a WILKING vacuum press and want stable results without defects, we will supply a membrane matched to the real conditions of your production.