Structural deck covers using the LRTM process
In boat building, every detail matters. Even a cover such as lids and deck hatches can make the difference in weight, stability and durability. Piedmont Composites & Tooling, the largest LRTM parts and tooling provider on the U.S. East Coast, develops such components for leading boatbuilders. The foundation: a close partnership with SAERTEX USA and the use of SAERcore.
As top manufacturers choose Piedmont Composites & Tooling to provide them with consistently the best parts, we use SAERcore from SAERTEX to ensure our reputation. Because the best parts require the best materials.
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The objective was to manufacture lids and deck covers using a closed Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM) process that ensures consistent quality while achieving improvements over previous solutions: lighter weight, higher strength and greater long-term durability.
To meet these requirements, Piedmont relies on trusted partnerships. By integrating SAERcore, a high-performance fiberglass material specifically developed for RTM processes, they are able to deliver reliable, high-value parts to some of the most respected boatbuilders in the industry.
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Class-A surfaces ready for visible deck areas
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Integrated inserts for defined mounting and hardware installation
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Improved strength-to-weight ratio with enhanced durability
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Optimized resin flow and fiber wet-out, ensuring consistent laminate quality and process stability
The collaboration between Piedmont Composites & Tooling and SAERTEX USA demonstrates how process expertise and materials can be effectively combined. The use of SAERcore in the LRTM process results in structural covers that achieve high mechanical strength while maintaining a low weight, and can be manufactured with consistent quality and reproducibility.
This results in reliable solutions for demanding marine applications in the North American market. For boat builders, this means predictable quality and consistent processes. That is why these covers are now used in a wide range of applications - whether for high-end yachts, leisure crafts or rugged commercial vessels.
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