Industrial
Reliable Industrial Composite Manufacturing
Composite Components reduce maintenance requirements through their high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Engineered for specific load paths, they deliver predictable structural performance under operational conditions. With repeatable manufacturing ensuring consistent quality, components are designed for long-term, dependable use.
Specialist Capabilities
The Roll-Wrapping Process
We often get asked, "what is the benefit of roll-wrapped carbon fibre tubes?"
There are many benefits but first and foremost, the roll-wrapping process lets our experts custom-design a vast array of properties into the components we develop. Couple this with cost-effective and replicable manufacturing at scale, and the benefits start to stack up fast.
They can be manufactured to match required dimensions and interfaces, allowing integration into existing systems with minimal disruption. In many cases, this enables improved corrosion resistance, reduced weight, and lower maintenance without requiring a complete system redesign.
This can include testing for strength, stiffness, impact resistance, and environmental durability under conditions such as moisture, chemicals, and temperature variation. The level and type of testing are aligned to the intended application to ensure the component performs reliably in its operating environment.
In addition to testing, controlled manufacturing processes and documented quality checks are used to ensure consistency across production. This provides confidence that each component will deliver predictable performance in real-world industrial use.
Performance depends on the specific resin system used. The right application provides excellent resistance in temperature extremes.
Structural integrity is maintained over a wide temperature range, although properties such as stiffness and impact resistance may vary at temperatures above 120–180°C or below 50°C.
At low temperatures, composites can become more brittle, while at higher temperatures, stiffness may reduce as the material approaches its glass transition temperature.
They dissipate energy through the fibre and resin structure, helping to reduce damage from repeated loading. While they behave differently to metals, which tend to deform, composites can offer strong fatigue resistance and maintain structural integrity over time when properly engineered.
Precise fibre placement and controlled curing ensure each component meets the same dimensional and performance requirements. This consistency is critical in industrial manufacturing, where reliability and predictability are essential for ongoing operations.
Composites do not rust and are resistant to a wide range of chemicals, moisture, and environmental exposure. This helps maintain structural integrity over time and reduces degradation in harsh operating conditions.
As a result, composite components can offer long service life and reduced maintenance in environments where corrosion is a major challenge.
Their resistance to corrosion, moisture, and chemicals helps prevent common failure points seen in traditional materials, reducing the need for frequent repair or replacement.
Their consistent performance and lightweight design make maintenance easier, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime over time.
