The hand lay-up process is a simple build up of layers on the face of the mould tool. This process works well for relatively simple shapes and tool profile where only one side of the surface needs to be a smooth finish.

For a double sided finish where a split mould is required, two or more moulds are laid up separately and joined together allowing for a 360° ‘A’ surface finish.

This is the preferred method for many of our customers and Marine Concepts have delivered in excess of 10,000 components over the years from large structures such as hulls and decks for yachts, to architectural panels for retail pods.

Resin Transfer Moulding is the process in which the resin is injected into a closed moulds (which have already been laid up) and in a similar process to infusion, the resin is sucked through the layers.

This method allows for a consistent manufacture of high volume parts due to faster cure times. The closed mould system also allows a good surface quality on all sides of the part.

Marine Concepts has recently invested in a state of the art CI-Jet One injection machine.