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Production parts

CUSTOM COMPONENT FABRICATION

At Carstens, we offer design, pattern, and mold work all the way through to production.  Our goal is to create a mutually successful, decades-long relationship with our customers.
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With over 30,000 square feet of production floor, Carstens is uniquely positioned to take on jobs of various sizes.  Whether you’re looking for thousands of parts each year or as few as one or two prototypes, Carstens has the capacity and expertise to deliver.  We specialize in custom and short-run parts but would consider a project of any size.

COMPOSITE SELECTION AND DESIGN ASSISTANCE

Using the right products and materials can mean the difference between success and failure.  There is always a right tool for the job and let us help you discover which that is.  Our team of experts can provide recommendations on materials, processes and designs that will make your part function as desired, have the strength characteristics required and keep build time/costs where you want them.  Bringing us in early on, in the design phase, can save you lots of money and headache by building a part in a way that makes sense for production, not just for end use.

FIBERGLASS BOAT REPAIR

As a Boat Manufacturer, we have great insights into what’s required to cosmetically repair both metal flake and solid color gelcoat.  From cracks and scratches to punctures and screw holes, we can repair marks of all sizes and types.  We have the expertise and experience to meet your high standards.

FIBERGLASS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS REPAIR

We build and repair fiberglass automotive parts and can rebuild your hard to find semi, tractor or truck parts to your specifications.  Whether its a patch job for a working garbage truck or a cosmetic fix for a Corvette, we can achieve.

CLIMBING BOULDERS

Strength and longevity define this product line as these playground fixtures must withstand years of punishing abuse.  Rock look exterior provides an excellent climbing surface with fiberglass supporting the structure.

SPECIALTY BATHTUBS

High-end specialty tubs require excellent cosmetics and strength. Significant skill is required to apply materials in a way that achieves both.  We work closely with customers to ensure all surfaces are finished to their satisfaction.

PERFORMANCE FISHING BOATS

High quality and structural integrity are a must in this competitive industry. Boaters demand excellent cosmetics as well as performance in harsh conditions so composite selection is critical to achieving the best result.

INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION

In many cases, volume and quality trump cosmetics in this industry. Parts can range from simple barn fans to ventilation systems utilizing specialty corrosion and fire-resistant resins for moving fumes and vapors.

AMUSEMENT PARKS

Whether a waterpark or carnival, these parts need to hold up to heavy abuse and meet strict safety requirements. Designs are constantly changing and our colorants and metal flake choices change with them.

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS

Strict material thicknesses must be maintained to achieve quality standards for this high-volume industry. Fiberglass is an excellent material for new or replacement parts due to its design flexibility and corrosion resistance.

INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

Hoods, shrouds, covers, pans and tanks are just a few of the many parts we build for this broad industrial classification.  Applications are limitless and volumes vary greatly. If you need it, we can build it.

OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

Duck boats, deer blinds, wilderness toilets, expedition sleds and more. Products from this category are in use across North America and have traveled to the North and South Poles. Excellent quality and secondary applications define this category.