Composites

What is GRP and How Can It Be Used

By |2023-01-27T14:16:01-05:00December 29th, 2021|Categories: Composites|

Are you in the beginning stages of product development and are feeling unsure about the wide range of composite materials available? Composites can seem complicated and there is a lot of terminologies to get accustomed to when looking into composite fabrication. Although it can be quite technical, we want to help make composite material fabrication approachable [...]

Fibre Reinforced Plastic – What Is It and How Can It Be Used

By |2023-01-27T14:13:57-05:00December 29th, 2021|Categories: Composites|

FRP is a strong and lightweight material that is often used in construction. Due to its properties, it is often more versatile and performance-forward than traditional materials such as wood or concrete. With its corrosion-resistant properties and incredible durability, it is no surprise that FRP is a top choice in many construction projects. Though FRP is [...]

What Is Composite Manufacturing

By |2023-01-27T14:16:03-05:00September 28th, 2021|Categories: Composites, Learning Centre|

At Spartec Composites, we have more than 25 years of experience in composite manufacturing. We have worked with countless clients, taking their ideas, and turning them into tangible products. Though many of our clients have a general understanding of what composite materials are, many people are curious and want to learn more about how to manufacture [...]

What are Composite Materials?

By |2022-05-19T13:55:02-04:00June 23rd, 2021|Categories: Composites, Learning Centre|

Have you heard about composite materials but aren’t quite sure what a composite material actually is? In the most basic sense, a composite material is a material that has been fabricated to combine two or more materials with different properties that combine while still having the components of the original materials stay intact. Many types of [...]

Is Carbon Fiber Stronger Than Steel

By |2023-01-27T14:11:36-05:00February 21st, 2021|Categories: Carbon Fiber, Composites, Learning Centre|

When you think of strength and durability you might default to metals such as steel. Though a highly recognizable and undeniably strong material, steel is not the strongest material available and may not always be the right material for your project. There are many things to consider when choosing a material to use in the manufacturing [...]