Every challenge brought to us by our customers is unique, demanding a composite solution we are able to meet by the application of our 360 degree service. Here are some examples of our composite and materials solutions:
 | Antenna boomManufactured entirely from radar transparent Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), this 6m boom was created to cause minimum Radio Frequency (RF) deflection |
 | Antenna structureEpoxy resin antenna used for radar and communications frequency reception, with all materials resistant to salt corrosion and in-service fluids and contaminants. |
 | Communication buoyThe rigid PVC core and exterior Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) skin provides a natural buoyancy when towed by its host submersible |
 | Exhaust valveSubmarine diesel exhaust gas valve collects fumes when at periscope depth. A steel casting is clad and machined to have a watertight pressure seal when shut. |
 | Hovercraft ductsCarbon fibre 4.5m hovercraft ducts of reinforced sandwich structural foam core, cured in our extremely large mobile oven and designed to meet extreme operational requirements. |
 | Indicator buoyRigid PVC foam buoyancy core with Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) skin ascends under natural buoyancy to deploy a radio antenna and distress message on reaching the surface. |
 | Indicator buoy modulesStand-alone self supporting units ascend under natural positive buoyancy to emit distress signal. High density sandwich core with E glass reinforcement fibre for pressure and shock resistance. |
 | Propulsor tailconeWoven cloth reinforcement with proprietary resin system resistant to salt corrosion, manufactured using bespoke tooling and machined to precise dimensions. |
 | Rope dispenserNylon-coated aluminium drum with Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) so it is resistant to salt corrosion. It can provide continued deployment of 1km tethering line. |
 | RNLI Atlantic 85 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)Carbon and glass reinforced epoxy sandwich construction offers a 25% weight saving compared to traditional polyester hull and deck structures. |
 | AZE radomeSubmarine sensor radome designed to give low above-water signature by using a low dialectric resin matrix and a specialised proprietary manufacturing process. |
 | Sensor radomeSubmarine sensor radome using woven fabric reinforcement and function-dependant resin systems with a solar heat reflecting paint system for exterior finish. |
 | Submarine satellite communicationsMast-top assembly (MTA) for universal fitting, low-cost submarine satellite communications, including a composite base with thermal management. |
 | Weather deck enclosuresChopped strand mat reinforcement with polyester resin system, these weather deck enclosures are coloured light admiralty grey by including a pigment in the resin matrix. |
Inspired by our product examples? Then contact us to find out how you can benefit from our 360 degree service and how we can meet your composite research, design, manufacturing, testing and certification challenges.