FiberglassBlog.com » corrosion http://fiberglassblog.com All About FRP Composites Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:08:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Cirrus Composite Airframes http://fiberglassblog.com/2010/03/23/cirrus-composite-airframes/ http://fiberglassblog.com/2010/03/23/cirrus-composite-airframes/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:44:17 +0000 AKeson http://fiberglassblog.com/?p=261 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I found a very interesting Youtube peek inside of the Cirrus airplane assembly factory in Minnesota.  While it would be cool to learn more about the actual composites fabrication of the individual parts, there is some great information about part bonding, inspection, and final assembly of the Cirrus aircraft.  They use fiberglass and carbon fiber reinforcements to create a very strong and durable fuselage, and it is great to see in action.

Personal jets made of composite materials offer many advantages and unique properties.  Design of complex shapes and anti corrosion of aluminum are two advantages.  Disadvantages include repeatability and upgrading/modification.

Composites that are properly designed and fabricated can be used in many applications where safety is a big concern.  Proper design and inspection during production can create an airplane that can be easily maintained and have a very long life.

Great factory tour courtesy of Aero-TV:

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]]> http://fiberglassblog.com/2010/03/23/cirrus-composite-airframes/feed/ 2 Composites Outlook http://fiberglassblog.com/2009/08/02/composites-outlook/ http://fiberglassblog.com/2009/08/02/composites-outlook/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:02:42 +0000 http://fiberglassblog.com/?p=198 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Anybody in the composites industry will tell you that things changed drastically.  Market Analyst Lucintel recently completed a report titled “Global Composites Market 2009-2014: Opportunities, Market and Technologies.”  This report discusses the continued decline of several markets through 2009 depending upon the recovery of the economy as a whole.  The worldwide economy of goods and services needs to recover to help the composites industry as a whole.

The composites industry represents a $19 billion section of the economy.  Construction, automotive, and marine composites applications dropped off significantly, while wind energy, aerospace, and corrosion applications saw growth opportunities.  The expansion of Asian economies, especially infrastructure has been a bright spot for composites application and opportunity.

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]]> http://fiberglassblog.com/2009/08/02/composites-outlook/feed/ 0 Fiberglass Grating http://fiberglassblog.com/2009/05/05/fiberglass-grating/ http://fiberglassblog.com/2009/05/05/fiberglass-grating/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 13:26:28 +0000 AKeson http://fiberglassblog.com/?p=89 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> A composite product that I have worked with in the past is fiberglass grating.  Made of composite fiberglass and resin, this material is used as a flooring and walkway material in many applications, and especially for industrial corrosive environments.  It may also be used for things like waterfront docks and car washes.

Fiberglass Grating

Fiberglass Grating

I photographed a piece in the standing position, but normally it is laid flat as a walking surface.  This walking surface may be suspended over equipment or placed directly on floors where walking hazards are present.  This material is non conductive and non magnetic, very durable and very stable.

The grating is available in several resin forms for varying degrees of cost and performance suitabilities.  It can be cut with sawzalls and circular saws and should be held in place with bolts or brackets.  Like most composites, it is very impact resistant compared to other materials.  It does have its limits, however, and should be inspected on a regular basis for cracks and deterioration.

The fiberglass grating is available from several manufacturers in different colors, thicknesses, resin formats, colors, and structural properties.  Like many other composites products, there are lots of variables to consider and lots of solutions available.  The nature of composites allows for custom and specific solutions to meet the needs of the end user.

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