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Composites are a range of reinforced materials; offering numerous advantages over traditional materials. They are generally lightweight – yet incredibly strong – and offer a wide selection radical designs… whilst remaining extremely cost effective to produce.
AllScope’s main area of expertise lies with GRP (Glassfibre Reinforced Polyester), with GRP being the ideal material for a wide range of applications, including:
Over the past 50 years; composites have developed from being a material offering a cost effective alternative to traditional materials for simple applications; such as basic car bodies and machine guards; to encompass a wide range of uses. Consequently, they are now the materials of choice for a number of high-tech applications, such as aircraft sections and wind turbine blades.
Mouldings, from as small as a cup holder; to as large as a double decker bus front end – and everything in between – are all suitable applications for GRP.
GRP is the ideal material to produce mouldings with radius’ and curves, giving products a flowing organic look and feel.
The surface gelcoat of a GRP moulding can be specified in virtually any colour – and in both gloss and matt finishes. Painting the surface can add different looks and textures.
GRP mouldings can be specified to conform to the requirements of BS476 Part 7 , Class 1 and class 2. If low smoke and toxicity are the main considerations, other resin types are available.