Check out our new basalt rebar featuring a unique wrap. Available in diameters 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm and 25mm. 4mm to 12mm are packed in 100 meter coils. Larger diameters come in 10ft lengths. 8mm, 10mm and 12mm Basalt Rebar also available in 90 degree bends, one meter each leg. More basalt rebar information available on our website … [Read more...]
Anisoprint launches basalt fiber for continuous-fiber 3D printing
Anisoprint’s basalt fiber composite is available for use with its Composer continuous-fiber 3D printer. The material is said to be 15 times stronger than plastic, five times lighter than steel and 1.5 times stronger and lighter than aluminum. Anisoprint (Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg), a manufacturer of continuous carbon fiber 3D printers and materials, recently launched a … [Read more...]
Composites World magazine interview basalt fiber market experts including Nick Gencarelle!
Nick Gencarelle (our own Basalt Guru) and other basalt fiber market experts were interviewed by Composite World magazine for their article "The still-promised potential of basalt fiber composites.". A few excerpts featuring Nick in the article: Gencarelle refers to basalt fiber as “leaner, greener and meaner” and more impact-resistant than other reinforcement choices. These … [Read more...]
Coyote Design switch from carbon fiber to basalt braided sleeving
YouTube Video: Matt Perkins, President of Coyote Design explains why they switched from carbon fiber to basalt braided sleeving in their prosthetics. Primary reasons: basalt fiber does not itch and irritate like carbon fiber. Creates a more flexible socket which the patient likes, plus the cost savings are an added benefit. Alternatives to Carbon Fiber Course Description … [Read more...]
Basalt Rebar used in archeological sites with NHL (natural hydraulic lime)
Herod Engineering in Israel is using basalt rebar in archeological sites in conformance with requirements of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Israel Nature and Parks Authority preservation architects and engineers. INFORMATION FROM HEROD ENGINEERING: We did several tests with rebars in order to verify their suitability as reinforcement for ancient buildings. … [Read more...]