Riversedge Composites presents recycled high-density board for marine, composites
Sheets and transom boards exceed 90% recycled content and are available in a range of thicknesses and densities to support the marine and composites markets.
Riversedge Composites (REC, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., U.S.) announces the development of recycled high-density board for marine transom and high-density insert applications. Products are distributed through FirstKem (Greer, S.C., U.S.).
Recycled foam and fiberglass — recycled content exceeds 90% — reduce landfill costs and produces a board with very high compression, shear and screw retention properties. Compatibility with polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resins enable these boards to be used across many industries.
No fiberglass skins are attached, though the company is able to include them upon request. Perforations are made via REC’s three-axis routers and the company is also able to groove for infusion. Boards from ½" up to 2" thickness are available. Some density options include:
- 35 PCF: Can be used for many different applications including stringers, bulkheads, battery trays, etc.
- 38 PCF transom board: Can be made into 4' × 4' sheets or molded directly into a transom via metal insert.
- 80 PCF board: Uses ground up fiberglass.
REC has been able to greatly reduce landfills within its own manufacturing process and is actively testing inputs from high fiber to resin applications to include aerospace-generated prepreg waste. Over the years, REC has supplied its recycled board for several years to a boatbuilder and is looking to expand into new markets.
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