--- title: Blog | APP | Composites description: Composites | The APP blog provides the latest news on pipe supports and their applications. Updated regularly. --- ![quick-quote](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/quick-quote.png) #### Hi, there! Need a quick quote or have a pipe support question? Next → ![quick-quote](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/quick-quote.png) Complete this form and an APP representative will be in touch with your quote. - **Proud US distributor of [TIFLEX TICO Products](https://www.appmfg.com/products/accessories/tico-clip-strips)  |**  [CONTACT US](https://www.appmfg.com/contact) - [(713) 956-2922](tel:7139562922) [![appMFG_logo_gradient_2_rgb-small](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/appMFG_logo_gradient_2_rgb-small.png)](https://www.appmfg.com/) [![WBENC_Logo](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/WBENC_Logo.png)](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites#logo-popup) [![WOSB-2025-2026](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/WOSB-2020-2021.jpg)](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/WOSB%202025-2026.pdf) ![HBJLT_Email_Signature](https://www.appmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HBJ%20Leadership%20Trust/HBJLT_Email_Signature.png?width=900&name=HBJLT_Email_Signature.png "HBJLT_Email_Signature") ## [A Glossary of Pipe Support Manufacturing Terms](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/a-glossary-of-pipe-support-terms) - ** [Zack](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/zack) - ** Oct 12, 2023 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites), **[Pipe Supports](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-supports), **[Metal Fabrication](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/metal-fabrication), **[Now You Know](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/now-you-know), **[u-bolt](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/u-bolt), **[Pipe Restraints](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-restraints) Many terms in the pipe support industry tend to get used interchangeably, so we're here to set the record straight! ## [4,000 APP composite CryoTek Shoes and Wear Pads. Zero failures.](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/4000-app-composite-cryotek-shoes-and-wear-pads-zero-failures) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Jan 29, 2018 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites), **[Industry News](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/industry-news), **[Pipe Supports](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-supports) What happens when 4,000 APP CryoTek Shoes and Wear Pads have to deliver an impressive performance for the new Cove Point Maryland Natural Gas Project? Hint: There’s a happy ending. ## [History of Composite Materials](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/history-of-composite-materials) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Dec 06, 2017 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites) The [1953 Cheverolet Corvette](http://www.corvettemuseum.org/learn/about-corvette/corvette-specs/1953-corvette-specs/) (above) was largely fiberglass and manufactured using new, more efficient molding techniques. ## [The Role of Composites in Construction](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/the-role-of-composites-in-construction) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Dec 06, 2017 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites) Composite materials are used in construction due to the many benefits the provide over traditional building materials. ## [Graphene: The right choice for composite strength and durability](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/graphene-the-right-choice-for-composite-strength-and-durability) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Dec 06, 2017 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites) Graphene is a 2D arrangement of carbon atoms in a honeycomb lattice. When used to make composites, the material is as strong, flexible and diverse as required. Image via [The Manufacturer](http://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/graphene-used-to-revolutionise-thermal-and-night-vision-imaging/) ## [Biomimetic Composites: Mother Nature as a Muse](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/biomimetic-composites-mother-nature-as-a-muse) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Dec 06, 2017 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites) Biomimetic [composites](https://www.appinc.co/) are materials that take inspiration from systems found in nature. The current research into biomimetic composites is mostly focused on finding increasingly more useful scaffolds and matrices with better mechanical properties,... ## [5 Applications Where Ignoring Composites Could be Detrimental](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/5-applications-where-ignoring-composites-could-be-detrimental) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Dec 06, 2017 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites) Large, above-ground composites storage tanks are being used in a variety of chemical and water storage applications. ## [The Next 50 Years of Composites: 8 Composites Trends to Watch](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/the-next-50-years-of-composites-8-composites-trends-to-watch) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Dec 06, 2017 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites), **[Industry News](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/industry-news) Composites could be widely used throughout the railroad industry for things such as car design, cross-ties and hot rails. Use of composites would reduce energy usage, track repair costs and improve corrosion resistance. ## [The Growth of High Performance Composites in Drilling and Fracking](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/the-growth-of-high-performance-composites-in-drilling-and-fracking) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Dec 06, 2017 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites) Magma Global produces the [m-pipe](https://www.magmaglobal.com/m-pipe-technology/) and s-pipe, which are composite pipes designed for use in extreme high pressure and high temperature applications. ## [Foldable Glass: A Huge Leap Forward for a Time-Tested Substance](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/foldable-glass) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Dec 06, 2017 - **[Composites](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/composites) Flexible glass inherently seems implausible due to its brittleness and propensity for fracture. 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