Chopped Strand Mat (CSM) is a fiber-based mat used for a multitude of hand lay-up
and open-mold applications. It gives equally matched strength in all dimensions.
CSM offers superior handling and tailoring capabilities, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to even the most intricate molds. It is also less costly and has lower potency. In Kenya, CSM is primarily utilized in the production of smaller molds and patterns, as well as bathroom units, partition boards, and waterproofing. When loaded parallel to the axis, these textiles have the best deformation resistance, and when loaded perpendicularly, they have the worst endurance. Boat hulls, structural panels, locomotive, and car interiors, as well as parts like seals, wheels, bushings, and gears, are all made using them.
