Syntactic Materials Technology

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Syntactic foams are a unique family of engineering materials characterised by low density, high compression strength, low levels of water absorption and thermal conductivity. Over 100 proprietary Syntactic Materials Systems have been developed by Matrix to offer varying combinations of density, mechanical properties, thermal properties, processability and cost. All Matrix monolithic and composite syntactic foam systems are tested to the applicable API and MIL standards where appropriate.

Matrix manufactures a range of proprietary monolithic and composite syntactic foams to depth ratings of 6000msw. Standard, low density and ultralight grades are offered to suit client specific applications. The company's main syntactic foam production facility has the capacity to produce 8000lts of syntactic foam per hour and can cast a 4000lt syntactic foam part in a single shot. Vacuum Process, Autoclave infusion and computer controlled curing processes ensure consistent product quality.

Composite Materials Technology

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Glass, Aramid and Carbon Fibre reinforcement systems are widely used in Matrix's production processes to create composite materials with a variety of material properties.

Matrix specialises in the production of epoxy based composites. Laminate systems such as Kevlar, glass and carbon fibre are routinely employed in production using vacuum infusion techniques.

Polymer Materials

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Matrix utilises a number of thermoset technologies including high performance MDI urethanes, thermoset epoxies, rubbers and epoxy vinyl esters. These enable a wide degree of versatility in materials selection ranging from highly flexible substrates to heat resistant matrices for thermal applications.

A number of CNC controlled PU dispensing machines are capable of processing quasi, hot cast and cold cast polyurethanes.

Rubber Vulcanisation

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Matrix utilises a range of steam operated AutoClaves to hot vulcanise Neoprene's, Natural and EPDM rubber systems.

Robotic and CNC Machining

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Matrix's composite and polymer machining division utilises state of the art six axis Robotic machining and CNC milling and turning technologies which are ideal for machining syntactic, PU, phenolic and PS foams, plastics and composite materials.

This area is utilised for the machining of complicated ROV buoyancy blocks, composite machined parts, FRP patters and trimming moulded composites.

Engineering & Design

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Matrix employs a range of engineering and design disciplines including mechanical, marine and composite materials engineers and industrial chemists. Matrix's in house design and drafting capability utilises 3D modelling of all parts, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computation Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis. This integrated system enables accurate modelling of parts, production tooling and interface systems to ensure correct sizing calculations and integration of all components.