Basalt reinforcement for concrete countertops and tables
Beautiful tables and countertops from Diamond Finish Concrete Countertops showing a few projects using basalt reinforcement. Take a look at their Facebook page for their most current work.
Basalt reinforced cement structure by Conic Design
This basalt reinforced cement structure provides a 1000 sq. ft. interior space suitable for residence or studio. The thin shell curvature and super-strong reinforced structure can support a sod roof for xerobic landscaping or gardening.
Successful development of the first truly non-toxic Fire Retardant (FR) epoxy
Smarter Building Systems LLC of Newport RI, whose primary products are basalt volcanic rock composite fiber fabrics and Innovative Formulations of Tucson AZ, developer of environmentally safe epoxies, are proud to announce the successful development of the first truly non-toxic Fire Retardant (FR) epoxy. Self-extinguishing [...]
New Basalt Rebar Wrap
Check out our new basalt rebar featuring a unique wrap. Available in diameters 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm and 25mm. 4mm to 12mm are packed in 100 meter coils. Larger diameters come in 10ft lengths. 8mm, 10mm and 12mm Basalt Rebar [...]
Anisoprint launches basalt fiber for continuous-fiber 3D printing
Anisoprint’s basalt fiber composite is available for use with its Composer continuous-fiber 3D printer. The material is said to be 15 times stronger than plastic, five times lighter than steel and 1.5 times stronger and lighter than aluminum. Anisoprint (Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg), a manufacturer of continuous [...]
Composites World magazine interview basalt fiber market experts including Nick Gencarelle!
Nick Gencarelle (our own Basalt Guru) and other basalt fiber market experts were interviewed by Composite World magazine for their article "The still-promised potential of basalt fiber composites.". A few excerpts featuring Nick in the article: Gencarelle refers to basalt fiber as “leaner, greener and [...]
Coyote Design switch from carbon fiber to basalt braided sleeving
YouTube Video: Matt Perkins, President of Coyote Design explains why they switched from carbon fiber to basalt braided sleeving in their prosthetics. Primary reasons: basalt fiber does not itch and irritate like carbon fiber. Creates a more flexible socket which the patient likes, plus the [...]
Basalt Rebar used in archeological sites with NHL (natural hydraulic lime)
Herod Engineering in Israel is using basalt rebar in archeological sites in conformance with requirements of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Israel Nature and Parks Authority preservation architects and engineers. INFORMATION FROM HEROD ENGINEERING: We did several tests with rebars in order to verify their suitability as [...]
Bamboo and basalt fiber snowboard
Primal Snowboards - Bamboo and basalt fiber composite core wrapped with an Entropy SuperSap CLR resin tinted volan base, 4oz clear deck with unidirectional basalt deck stringer, and white epoxy pinlines. It doesn’t have edges, and it doesn’t need edges.
Made of Mars explores basalt as a sustainable resource beyond Earth!
Made of Mars is learning to build with the materials found on Mars. Specifically basalt rock fibers that can be woven into fabrics. Made of Mars is developing the techniques to work the basalt fabrics into products needed for a future on Mars. Quote: Building [...]