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The Many Uses of Fiberglass

Monday April 30, 2012

Composite Surfboard

As I write this on my laptop made up of printed circuit boards (PCB's), which happen to be glass fiber reinforced composites, I think about the many uses of fiberglass.

I will not even try to start listing all the uses of glass fiber reinforced composites, but I will list my personal favorite: the surfboard...

Composite Materials in Boats

Monday April 30, 2012

The sun on your face, the wind at your back, those that sail know that not much tops the experience. Now a days, if you are to get into boating or sailing, you better start to learn about composites.

Composites in boats is the bread that makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. That may not make sense, but the reality is almost every boat manufactured today uses composites. (For obvious reasons.) If you plan on buying a boat, you better learn up on composites and find out what your boat was made with and how.

There is a big difference in a boat that has a plywood core and was hand layed-up vs a boat that was resin infused with epoxy, carbon fiber, and PVC foam core.

Now, time to go sailing.

Carbon Fiber In Sports

Monday April 30, 2012

Carbon Fiber Bike Tube

Recently I have been writing about how great carbon fiber is and how it is revolutionizing the aerospace industry, but today I will be yet again be riding the carbon fiber bandwagon.

Carbon fiber in sporting goods, it is insane how many high end sporting products use carbon fiber. In fact, I am trying to think of sports that DO NOT use carbon, and I cannot. I thought, bowling, but then remembered that the wrist guards bowlers wear are made from CF. How about swimming or waterpolo. Nope, swimsuits are using carbon and the ear guards on a waterpolo cap sometimes are CFRP.

Can you name any?  What about curling?

Applications of Carbon Fiber

Monday April 30, 2012

Carbon Fiber Spoiler

Carbon fiber is showing up everywhere. Just yesterday I saw an older Porsche totally wrapped in carbon fiber. I have to say, it looked awesome. Because I was on the freeway I did not have a chance to take a picture, but believe me when I say it was awesome.

The 3k carbon weave is growing to become a sexy part of design and manufacturing.

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