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The development of composites have opened up vast opportunities to designers and engineers in their constant search for improved performances from materials of construction. The advanced automobile industry in the West is a prime motivator in the move for substituting standard metal components with composites in an all-out effort to reduce car weights and raise fuel savings.
In the automobile field,
design & development of full Fibreglass bodies
have been s In addition various mock ups and prototypes have also been successfully completed. Specially developed Fibreglass bodies were used for both the Reliance Cup and MRF World Series which were introduced for the first time in the history of Cricket and that an automobile was allowed on a cricket pitch!
Vintage Cars & Accessories built on a host of chassis and running gear have been the order of the day. For Hindustan Motor's-Calcutta we are OEM suppliers of Bumpers & Facia have been suppliers for the last 6 years. Currently a new model of Bumpers & Twin Bezels has been developed & regular supplies have been made.
a) Simple row Boats b) Paddle Boats c) Motorised Boats d) Kayaks e) Fishing Boats of all sizes and shapes f) Speed and Racing Boats h) Cruisers of all sizes i) Large Boats for the Navy j) Ferries The list goes on and on. The primary advantages of Fibreglass boats over wood/steel etc., is 1. Weight: There is considerable saving in weight thus ensuring greater speeds for the same power. 2. Life: Since Fibreglass is non-corrosive, the life span is much more with less maintenance, thus making it the best investment. 3. Repair: Easily carried out in case of any eventuality. |
The
industry is not only researching deeply into
plasticisation of automobile structural and
non-structural components, they are studying the
overall economies in total energy involved in the
making of a raw material and its finished products as
well as in using it. To the Automobile designer and
engineer Fibre Glass Reinforced Plastics (Xtra Reinforced Plastics Pvt.Ltd ) answer
the need for flexibility in design, weight reduction
and fuel efficiency with improved material
properties. A large number of metal parts are under
substitution at leading car manufacturers of the
world; from bumpers to mudguards, complete truck
cabs, tail gates and bonnets, headlamp housings and
instrument panels are seeing progressive testing and
substitution in many models.
uccessfully
completed for Mahindra & Mahindra, Roplas India
and Hindustan Motors.
These
innovatively designed bodies served as drinking
trolleys and at the same time conveyed the sponsors
message.
With
the vast experience in the automobile field. Xtra Reinforced Plastics Pvt.Ltd has
also been a consultant in the sourcing of various
hardware, trim & finishing components. 
Fibreglass
Boats have for the last 40/50 years gained full
acceptance. Today almost all types of Boats are mode
of fibreglass. 