C-Tech Spain: Now manufacturing composite tubes with new mandrels in operation in Valencia
by Anna Merchant 8 Aug 17:09 NZST
8 August 2024
Fandango Sailing Team - using a carbon spinnaker pole from C-Tech Spain - Tabarca Vela Alicante Trophy © Mari´a Muin~a
C-Tech Spain is leveraging over 25 years of expertise in advanced tube manufacturing, with their new fully operational mandrels, producing a high-performance carbon fibre spinnaker pole for the Fandango Sailing Team.
This milestone highlights C-Tech's Spanish factory’s ability to deliver top-quality carbon fibre tubes that meet the stringent requirements of professional sailing. Our new mandrel sizes in Spain range from 12 to 115mm at 5800mm long with bigger sizes to come next year.
"We are very satisfied with the spinnaker pole from C-Tech Spain. The quality is exceptional, the custom lamination meets our specs perfectly, and the quick turnaround was crucial for us. We look forward to continuing our partnership with C-Tech." - Fandango Sailing Team.
This pole was designed and manufactured in house at C-Tech's factory in Spain, where C-Tech prioritises both precision and performance to meet exact needs. The spinnaker pole specifications were:
- Tube Length: 5500mm + 0.19m for pole ends
- Internal Diameter: 80mm
- Wall Thickness: 3.75mm
- Finish: Cloth
C-Tech's new factory offers several key advantages to customers:
- Speed and Location: Our strategic location in Spain allows us to offer significantly shorter lead times for European clients, eliminating the delays and reducing the costs associated with shipping from C-Tech's New Zealand factory.
- Flexibility: C-Tech provide customisable solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each customer, ensuring optimal performance and satisfaction.
- Quality: C-Tech's commitment to using high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques ensures that its products meet the highest standards of performance and durability.
The Fandango Sailing Team has now planned to order carbon sail battens from C-Tech's Spanish factory for next season.
The C-Tech factory's ability to deliver high-quality products with shorter lead times positions C-Tech as a key player in the European market for carbon fibre tubes.
For more information about our products and how C-Tech Spain can meet your composite needs, or to contact C-Tech use this global email address:
Website: www.c-tech.co.nz/news