Advanced Lightweight Composites for Industrial Applications

The benefits of advanced composite materials are being seen and understood by an ever increasing number of industry sectors. Sectors that have traditionally used steel or aluminium structures are turning to composites for the competitive advantage they offer. No longer solely the realm of aerospace, high performance yachting and wind energy applications, advanced composites are finding their way onto building façades, medical applications, truck cabs, and more.

The depth of expertise and experience in demanding sectors makes Gurit the ideal partner for any general industrial project considering composite construction. With an end-to-end solution, offering composite structural design, tooling fabrication, materials supply and prototyping services, customers can be confident of a well considered and technically sound solution to meet performance, budget and timescale requirements.

Gurit helps customers to realise the benefits of composites in our economically challenging and globally competitive world:

    • Lower weight – reduced structural weight, easier handling, easier assembly and higher productivity
    • Optimisation of mechanical properties – tailored solution to meet exacting requirements
    • High fatigue life – durability, reduced replacement costs
    • Corrosion resistance – long service life, minimum maintenance requirements
    • Ease of moulding – freedom of design

Recycled PET Panels for Lightweight Construction

Gurit Kerdyn™ –
RECYCLED THERMOPLASTIC CORE

 

  • Gurit Kerdyn™ product range with up to 100% recycled PET content
  • Withstands high process temperatures
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Good adhesion & mechanical properties
  • Recyclable
  • Low resin uptake
  • Fire resistant versions available

Building and Construction

Utilise Gurit’s high strength lightweight composites for new architecture and construction challenges.

Transportation

Lower costs for trains and transport vehicles meeting the highest safety regulations.

Other composite applications

Gurit’s advanced composites can be used in a wide range of applications. 

More information about Composites for Industrial Applications

You want to know more about Gurit’s offering for industrial applications? Our experts will be happy to support you.

“Quality and sustainability are a key focus for Gurit. Our quality team works with the goal of producing the best performing material for our customers, preserving energy, reducing waste and optimizing the use of our recycled raw material.“

Alice Borello

Quality Manager, Gurit Italy

Case Studies

Lemker & Harris

by | Jul 13, 2023 | Case Study,Case Study Industrial | 0 Comments

Lemker & Harris is the leading manufacturer of mobile fiberglass radiographic testing darkrooms for the non-destructive testing service and inspection industry in the USA, in operation since 1975.

FridgeWize

by | Jul 13, 2023 | Case Study,Case Study Industrial | 0 Comments

FridgeWize is a company that specializes in reducing energy in commercial refrigeration by retrofitting high efficiency motors – saving up to 70% of the energy costs associated with the motors.

CENTRUS ROTARY PLATFORMS, NEW ZEALAND

by | Jul 13, 2023 | Case Study,Case Study Industrial | 0 Comments

To compete in today’s world market, New Zealand, a country of just 4 million people, has had to innovate to differentiate itself from global competition, many of whom are located closer to the primary customer base.


ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest HS1000

by | Dec 22, 2022 | Case Study,Case Study Industrial,Case Study Renewables | 0 Comments

With a rated capacity of 1MW and a diameter of over 20m the ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest HS1000 is the largest single tidal turbine rotor to be installed to date. The 9m tidal blades were engineered and manufactured using Gurit materials by a team at Gurit UK.
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