How to upgrade mechanical performance of Outdoor Sporting Goods while reducing weight & cost vs. a metal/wood combination
This case study highlights a project where a Long Fiber Thermoplastic solution (LFT) successfully replaced metal in sailboat rigging blocks! Get inspired for your own application!
> Key benefits of replacing metal/wood parts in Outdoor Sporting Goods:
· Support of a global expert in LFT (Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics)
· Longer part durability and reduced maintenance thanks to performance upgrade vs. metal/wood
· Corrosion resistance
· Excellent performances over a wide range of temperature
· Weight reduction
· Cost savings