Marine
Marine Grade Composite Manufacturing
Carbon fibre composites are widely used in high-performance marine applications due to their combination of lightweight strength, stiffness, and ability to be engineered for specific performance requirements. Reducing weight, particularly above the deck, lowers the centre of gravity and improves stability, allowing for greater sail efficiency and speed.
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 suit bonding, fastening, or mechanical interfaces, and tailored to fit within existing structures such as masts, supports, or fittings. This ensures reliable fit and minimal disruption during installation or replacement.
This can include testing for strength, stiffness, fatigue resistance, and performance under conditions such as moisture, saltwater exposure, UV radiation, and temperature variation. Validation is aligned to the intended application to ensure reliable performance in real marine environments. Controlled manufacturing processes and documented quality checks also support consistency and confidence across production.
With the right design and material selection, composites can deliver reliable, long-term performance in harsh offshore and coastal conditions. They offer strong resistance to moisture, saltwater corrosion, and UV exposure.
In marine environments, components are constantly exposed to wave motion, vibration, and repeated stress. Composites can be designed to distribute these loads efficiently through controlled fibre orientation, helping maintain structural integrity over time. This makes them well suited to applications such as masts, spars, and structural components where long-term durability is critical.
Reducing weight, particularly above the deck, improves stability and allows for greater efficiency and speed. Their stiffness enables better load control and energy transfer, while their fatigue resistance and corrosion resistance support long-term performance in demanding marine environments.
They do not rust and are highly resistant to saltwater corrosion and environmental degradation. This can result in reduced maintenance, fewer replacements, and improved long-term reliability.
Their resistance to corrosion, moisture, and UV exposure helps prevent degradation over time, reducing the need for ongoing repairs or replacement. Combined with their durability and fatigue resistance, this supports longer service intervals and improved operational efficiency.
