With our extensive experience in different applications and sectors, we design, develop and supply a wide range of customized molds, thermoforming machines and automation, supporting clients in air ducts production.
Heat and noise insulation play a big part in the driving experience, and technology once reserved for luxury vehicles is now more easily accessible.
Manageability, efficiency, and effectiveness are the key aspects of Cannon solutions for polyurethane filler processing.
Our plants are the optimal solution for efficiently producing high-quality steering wheels
Our multi-head dosing machine solution is perfect for getting an efficient production process.
Cannon and Coriolis Composites collaborated to create an innovative near-to-net-shape dry preform for HP-RTM CFRP composite parts with a rapid cycle time
Innovation and sustainability are the concepts driving the activities of car manufacturers, which are investing even more in research and development projects to find new solutions for meeting environmental goals, including emission reduction and fuel savings
The demand for always lighter vehicles is leading the automotive industry to rethink to the production materials in use: we talked about it with Sanpo Gomu, manufacturer of acoustic insulation parts for OEMs.
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A long lasting partnership that with Tokai Kasei. We met Mr. Nishiyama and Mr. Yabu, production process developing engineers of Tokai Kasei, and we talked about how automotive market is evolving and how companies could cope with this evolution.
Among all flame retardants, expandable graphite is that one giving the best performance, and is particularly used for public transport seatings
Cannon Afros has developed dedicated equipment for the production of engine covers with Polyurethane, whether they are totally made in pu or in thermoplastic with an insulation back layer
Flexibility and a wide product range could be the answer by SMEs to the challenge rising from globalization. We talked about it with Shimazu Kasei, a Japanese family company operating in the PU market
Cannon provided RIBA composites with a complete moulding island for the production of all-composites wheels
Cannon developed a whole range of solution for the production of grommets in polyurethane, using a full sensored mould connected with a human interface.
Establish and maintain a network of competent suppliers and inspire them to improve their capabilities: these are the objectives of Faurecia Supplier Quality and Development team. We talked about it with Mr. Yan, SQD Engineer of the T&E department
We talked about it with Massimo Cecchini, CEO and Managing Director of STR Automotive, who told us the story of his Company and the long collaboration with Cannon
With a thermoforming area of 4600 x 2800mm, the latest thermoforming machine Crea Series manufactured by Cannon Ergos is one of the biggest in the world
Cannon has provided a Canadian carmaker with an innovative thermoforming machine for the production of automotive parts in thermoplastic felt
Forming thermoplastic composite materials
Dedicated to automotive applications
Dedicated to automotive applications
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Dedicated to composites applications
The largest Chinese producer of SUV and Pick-Up Truck commissioned to Cannon a complex seat foaming plant
Riba Composites, an Italian manufacturer of structural parts and components, invested recently in a new production plant for HP-RTM and press moulding technology
Wheel arch, the arch-shaped cavity which houses a wheel, plays an important role in terms of safety: in case of collision, in fact, the flexibility of this component helps to reduce possible damages to both pedestrians and other cars. Furthermore, wheel arch protects the car from pebbles, mud, ice… which could damage or dirty the…
Dedicated dosing unit for NVH applications
Basing on its experience in twin sheet thermoforming, Cannon has developed a dedicated solution for production of fuel tanks. The two sheets, which compose the two tank’s halves, are first heated to the correct temperature and thermoformed independently. They are then joined together inside a high tonnage press to grant perfect sealing. Thanks to this…
Besides the engine itself, the biggest heat flow is generated by the exhaust piping. As a consequence, proper heat shields are required in order to protect vehicle bodies or sensitive parts from overheating. Heat shields are generally manufactured in aluminum sheet or with a multi-layer structure of aluminum and structural and/or insulating material. Cannon provides…
These elements can be produced in different ways: obtaining high performance structural parts with the combination of matrix and reinforcement with HP-RTM Liquid Lay Down SMC, to achieve complex geometries PrePreg GMT Interwet
Polyurethane RRIM (reinforced reaction injection moulding) and RIM (reaction injection moulding) contends to plastics the title for preferred material in manufacturing external body parts for vehicles, such as bumpers, spoilers, rocker panels, fenders, etc. Despite the higher cost, polyurethane prevails in terms of mechanical properties, cost of tooling, cost of processing equipment and time to…
Automotive body in white components and frames are critical structures requiring the highest fibre volume fraction in order to withstand extreme mechanical stresses. Cannon has developed two ways to produce these parts: HP-RTM When the resin transfer is not convenient due to part dimension or type of reinforcement (e.g. in case of low cost reinforcement…
In order to produce vehicles or trucks even lighter, automotive players are looking for save weight also in structural components. For high-end vehicles and special applications, it is preferable to have wheels and leafspring suspensions made by glass fibre. This possibility allows weight saving improving driving performances and decreasing fuel consumption, also increasing the attractiveness…
Glass Encapsulation is used on automotive widescreens, side windows and rear windows, and consists in creating a frame around the glass by injecting a polymer (TPE, PVC or PU) on its border through a framing mould. Depending on customer’s needs, Cannon can also provide tailor-made layouts.
Energy saving and the reduction of CO2 emissions represent two mega-trends which are contributing in driving the automotive market. The introduction of lightweight components is one of the actions which are taken to reduce the total weight of a vehicle, thus saving energy and cutting on CO2 emissions. Load-floors, parcel shelves and sun roofs covers…
Headliners, the composite material adhered to the inside roof of cars, generally consist of a fabric with nonwoven or foam backing. They are made by reinforcing and laminating thin layers of semi-rigid polyurethane foam, cut from blocks. Cannon supplies two solutions to foam blocks in discontinuous: Cannon developed a specific forming lines to automatically form thermoplastic…
The steering wheel, besides being a structural and aesthetic element of the car, is strongly involved in safety: it not only contains the airbag but is also designed to properly deform itself, not to damage your chest in case of an accident. No wonder manufacturers of steering wheels around the world pay so much attention…
Headrests are an automotive safety feature, generally attached to the seat. This important elements can be produced: Through a foam pad: the integral skin or the flexible foam are injected in close mould or poured in open mould. After demoulding, the flexible foam is dressed with fabric. With the Foam-in-place technology: the flexible foam is…
Car seats performance and quality are fundamental for vehicles’ comfort and security: this is why automotive seats production is one of the most demanding application. The design of car seats and becomes more sophisticated and challenging: foam pads are becoming thinner to save space in the vehicle, but, at the same time, they must ensure…
In order to protect car engine from possible damages, proper shields are required, which shall be able to absorb severe mechanical stresses. Engine shields are generally manufactured in composite materials such which allow to combine high mechanical properties together with a light weight. Cannon is able to provide complete customized forming lines for this application,…
Engine covers are both an aesthetic and a NVH part: they absorb engine vibrations and noises. To produce engine covers, PU can be involved in 3 main different ways: Engine Cover entirely PU made: The process usually involves a stop-and-go carousel (turning table) composed by different stations: one dedicated to removal and mould cleaning, one…
Automotive business is more and more looking for energy and emission saving solutions. Electric vehicle development is also giving a strong drive in this direction, searching for longer battery life. Twin Sheet thermoforming process with XLPE foam (Cross-linked polyethylene foam) is an excellent solution for production of air ducts for thermal conditioning of passenger compartment.…
Dash insulator and carpets are used to reduce engine and road noise into the car interior cabin. A typical dash insulator or carpet system consists of a steel panel (vehicle body panel), a porous decoupler and a heavy layer in the form of sandwich construction. To make these parts, Cannon has developed two different production…
Different models available, up to 5000 tons of clamping force
L shaped Cannon iconic multipurpose mixing head
Today the Automotive and Transportation sectors are featured by high levels of design, comfort, performance and safety, with particular attention to the environmental footprint of the circulating means of transport. It is therefore compulsory for car manufacturers, and all their suppliers, to be fully committed to the reduction of polluted emissions produced by the combustion…