The industrial market for composites tubes and parts comprises a range of applications such as parts used in industrial machinery and equipment, components for robots used in automation, corrosion-resistant ducting and other equipment used in manufacturing, as well as pipes, tubes, connectors and fittings that are used in a production environment.
The examples discussed below show how the use of composites in industrial applications is increasing, driven by the need for higher performance and longer life. Manufacturers continue to seek faster processes to lower cost, which may demand equipment with reduced weight that moves faster or with resistance to increased loads, wear and/or higher temperatures. Other applications demand improved environmental resistance to moisture and chemicals. Industrial composites often comprise glass fiber reinforcement in a lower cost thermoset or thermoplastic polymer matrix, but carbon fiber may also be used and is increasing as cost-effective recycled carbon fiber materials become more available. Additive manufacturing/3D printing is also enabling increased use of composite materials in industrial applications.
The industrial market for composites comprises a range of applications such as parts used in industrial machinery and equipment, components for robots used in automation, corrosion-resistant ducting and other equipment used in manufacturing, as well as pipes, tubes, connectors and fittings that are used in a production environment.
