Basalt fabric used for the tool mold of a carbon fiber yacht's bow. Basalt bi-axial fabric was used to make a tool mold for the nose cone of a very expensive carbon fiber yacht last month. I had been told that basalt was too different from carbon fiber and would have a different expansion and contraction coefficient. It did not! The basalt had no measurable movement at … [Read more...]
Basalt fiber yachts to race through the Northwest Passage
Volcanic fiber, scientifically more well-known as basalt fiber, is a revolutionary new material in the sailing world. Extra strength without excess weight, durability without toxicity, and a low environmental impact in the manufacturing process are all factors that make volcanic fiber the ideal material for an Arctic ready race boat. FIPOFIX is an Austrian boat design … [Read more...]
Canoe ROCKS with Basalt!
Students at Florida Atlantic University use basalt mesh in their concrete canoe competition. Built like a rock but it floats! … [Read more...]
Basalt docks!
German docks made with Basalt … [Read more...]
Catamarans made from Basalt!
Basalt is finding it's way into the boating world and will be taking on Carbon Fiber as it is much cheaper, offers high strength and does not blister. These guys use NO Gelcoat or interior flow coat saving hundreds of pounds of weight and all the labor and time to do all that! http://www.africancats.com/ I spoke with inventor Gideon Goudsmit (brilliant guy) and his … [Read more...]