During the production of industrial hoses, the hose is built up layer by layer on specially produced mandrels and then baked or vulcanized. To produce a high-quality finished product, the mandrels must be flexible, heat-resistant and cavity-free to ensure that the hose has the desired form once ready.
Our plastic mandrels, used in this hose core production process, are made from a...
Steve LeBlanc, Contract Glaziers West Inc.
Preventing corrosion is a major challenge for the marine industry. First proved in the leisure sector, corrosion-resistant plastic materials are now used in large assemblies such as hulls, rudder blades and superstructures. Today, high-performance plastics are used for tasks that, until recently, were reserved for metal components.
In yacht construction, for example, our innovative plastic...
