Carbon Fibre

Carbon Fibre Technology

Deksmart the specialist carbon and furniture division of Monitor Marine International has formed together a highly specialised team of both designers and manufacturers to assist them in the supply of carbon fibre products to the ever expanding Superyacht industry.
Many people universally are now more aware of the advantages of the use of carbon which has recently been highlighted by both Boeing and Airbus on their new Super planes.
The exclusive worlds of F1, USA Indy cars and GP Super bikes have for a number of years have made extensive use of carbon fibre.
The world of racing yachts (Americas Cup) and Super yachts both sail and power are also very familiar with the usage of carbon now being extended into many alternative uses.

Deksmart is now embracing carbon products firstly by way of flag staffs and now with the new Le Clip range of deck furniture as designed by the studio of Glyn Peter Machin.

Carbon Fibre Usages

The aircraft industry recognises that carbon offers non corrosive properties compared with aluminium whilst the weight saving enables an increase in the carrying capacity whilst maintaining fuel efficiency at required cruising speeds. The motor racing industry likewise recognises the huge power to weight advantages and combined strengths especially with regard to the life saving cockpit cell in the formula cars.
The elite world of Americas cup racing has for many years utilised this weight saving process by manufacturing the whole boat in carbon, which has now extended further into Masts and Deck hardware.
The Superyacht industry is now in many instances specifying the use of carbon fibre for Bulkheads, Doors, Stairways. Radar Masts and Furniture.

Manufacturing Advantages of Pre Preg Carbon Fibre.

The manufacturing process of resin and cloth is effectively controlled giving a constant weight at all times, likewise the weight direction of the materials can be-placed-for maximum strength.
Maximum efficiency in the production of volume manufacturing and the ability to produce bespoke items in any shape are major advantages.
Carbon Fibre now relates favourably in cost against higher specification stainless and titanium materials.

For further information please contact us at sales@deksmart.co.uk or sales@monitormarine.co.uk