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WhAT WE DO!

OPEN MOLDING

​The most common method of production where fiberglass is applied using a “chopper” gun. The process offers design flexibility and molds can be less expensive. Used with lower volume parts where good cosmetics are important.

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CLOSED MOLDING

This method uses dry fiberglass cloth that is placed between two halves of a sealed mold. Vacuum is applied drawing resin into the cavity to saturate the material. Used with higher volume parts where material thickness is important.

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HAND LAY-UP

Hand lay-up uses fiberglass cloth that is saturated with resin and laid into the mold by hand. Normally used with complicated shapes or small parts where reinforcement cannot be easily applied using a ‘chopper’ gun.

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COMPOSITE SELECTION

Carstens Industries is at the forefront of the fiberglass industry, and our commitment to composite selection is central to our success. Through careful selection of our materials, we are able to enhance a products physical and chemical properties to meet certain standards and increase durability.

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MOLD BUILDING

Carstens Industries, an industry leader in fiberglass manufacturing, boasts a dynamic and innovative approach to mold building that sets the gold standard in the field. Mold building is a critical cornerstone of our production process, where precision and artistry converge.

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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.