With over 10 years of space heritage and a proven track record, C-Tech has seen more than 2,000 kg of their advanced components soar beyond the Kármán Line. Established in 1997, C-Tech is one of the largest carbon fibre manufacturers in the Southern Hemisphere, specialising in tubular composite solutions. They supply carbon tubes, sail battens, spars, and custom composites to over 97 countries.
Their expertise in roll-wrapped prepreg carbon fibre tubes ensures the highest strength, stiffness, and lowest weight. C-Tech offers a wide range of shapes and sizes, with laminate thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mm to over 20 mm. Their mandrels can reach lengths of up to 13 m, and the company processes over 30,000 sqm of prepreg fibre each year, encompassing standard to ultra-high modulus carbon fibre and speciality glass fibre prepregs.
C-Tech prides itself on over 25 years of practical knowledge in composite design and manufacturing, delivering repeatable, high-quality, cost-effective parts. Their roll-wrapped and custom laminates optimise material properties while ensuring low void content and a consistent surface finish. The company provides tailored designs based on specific build methods, tooling, and budgets, along with clear documentation and advanced analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Their rigorous quality assurance protocols, including material certification, dimensional checks, and offsite destructive testing, guarantee the reliability of their products. C-Tech also offers extensive post-machining and fit-out capabilities, including sanding, CNC machining, painting, and assembly with metallic components.
C-Tech is equipped with state-of-the-art autoclaves for curing components up to 13 m long in their Spanish facility and up to 15.3 m long in New Zealand. With pressure and temperature-controlled environments, they ensure optimal curing conditions for all their components.
Their facilities include a 2,200 m² composite factory in Castellón, Spain, featuring a 555 m² clean room, and a 2,000 m² composite factory in Auckland, New Zealand, with a 600 m² clean room.
Contact Details:
For inquiries or to discuss project requirements, C-Tech can be reached at:
Phone: +64 9 810 8406
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.C-Tech.co.nz