Pultrusion

THI has extensive experience in products produced using Pultrusion technology and offers design and manufacturing capability for almost any product profile. We can tackle nearly any shape regardless of its density and fibre content, from thin wall tubing to structural components.
Material Characteristic THI Pultrusions Extruded Aluminum Vinyl Wood Steel
Strength to Weight High High Low Low High
Thermal Conductivity Low High Low Low High
Expansion and Contraction Low High High Low* Medium
Corrosion and/or Chemical Resistance High Medium Medium Medium** Low
Electrical Conductivity Low High Low Low High
* Wood expands due to moisture absorption.
** Wood is susceptible to insect damage and mould.
The characteristics of pultruded products lend themselves to replacing traditional materials in many industry areas including:
Mining, Petro-chemical, Electrical, Marine, Water, Construction, Agriculture and in a huge variety of consumer goods.
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Terry Hawkins Industries, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Pultrusion System equipped
Victorian design Bathtubs FRP Moldings
Building Skirting in Stone appearance FRP Moldings
FibreGlass Reinforced Polymer Mouldings
"Victorian" Tubs
Building Skirting
THI Sign-Mark-Sign System for Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Private signage
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Terry Hawkins Industries, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada.     (902) 875-4333         THI@TerryHawkinsIndustries.com