<img width="995" height="324" src="http://ducatiforum.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/carbon-world-image.jpg" class="attachment- wp-post-image" alt="carbon world image" title="carbon world image" style="display:" /><p>Ducati Forum are proud to have some amazing site advertisers and Conquest Carbon are no exception. Below is a little bit about the company which will help you understand just how much goes into every product that they sell. If you want to know more, check out their new section in the forum <a href="http://ducatiforum.co.uk/f88/" target="_blank">here</a></p> <h3>About Conquest Carbon</h3> <p>Conquest Carbon has many years experience with superbikes & apparel having worked closely with manufactures such as Ducati, MVAgusta, MotoMorini, Triumph & Yamaha. A successful business comes from exceptional customer service, the best quality accessories and the best value for the customer, passion for motorcycles is what inspires us.</p> <p>Working with this fantastic material (which still doesn’t cease to excite us) and sharing the passion with customers is what drives us. We want every experience of Conquest Carbon to be a positive one and make complete customer satisfaction our priority. Although Conquest Carbon is a small business, we take our responsibilities to our customers, suppliers and the local area seriously. We operate a policy of 100% customer satisfaction, we don’t just say we do. We believe that growth of our business will come from ensuring that every single customer and supplier has a positive feeling about us, creating repeat business and encouraging new business. We have a dedicated showroom in Dorset, where you are able to view any piece of carbon whether it be plain weave, twill weave and the now very popular matte/satin finish. We have a dedicated service workshop so if you would prefer to have your carbon professionally fitted then the option is available (fitting charge may apply).</p> <p>We are a full time business staffed with full time enthusiasts. Customer service is something that we pride ourselves in. Great service is about building relationships. Where we can we like to help this small but exciting industry. We are currently a proud sponsor of www.jackkeenracing.com in the BSB Ducati 848 challenge and have been since 2012.</p> <p><a href="http://ducatiforum.co.uk/cms/1062-sponsor-feature-conquest-carbon/conquestcarbon-logo-2-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1064"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1064" title="conquestcarbon logo 2" src="http://ducatiforum.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/conquestcarbon-logo-21-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p> <p> </p> <h3></h3> <h3>How our carbon is made…..</h3> <p>A pre-impregnated epoxy resin and an fibre glass layer, which is sandwiched between two layers of carbon fibre. The first stage of the manufacturing process is to build a solid (computercut) pattern, from which a mold for the panel is produced. The molds are constructed by laying layers of pre-impregnated (with resin) carbon fibre on top of each pattern to produce the mold. The production of the mold takes place in several stages, involving vacuum treatments, debulking and heating processes. The mold then has to be thoughroughly cleaned and prepared for use. The next phase is the actual fabrication of a part, made from sheets of pre-cut, pre-impregnated carbon fibre, which are carefully laid inside the molds. It is thereby vital orientate the carbon fibre sheets in pre determined directions in order to achieve the desired strength. A total of 5 layers of carbon fibre are laid, forming the outer skin of the part (to achieve a final, cured thickness of 1mm, a total of 3-4 layers of carbon fibre must be laid down). The next stage of the process is to cure the carbon fibre in an autoclave. This exposes the carbon fibre to a number of temperature / pressure cycles according to the specific requirements of the materials and components being processed. During this treatment, the resin impregnated in the carbon fibre flows into the surrounding fibres and is activated, thereby curing the carbon fibre. Once the outer skin has been cured and cooled down, a layer of fibre glass is fixed onto the outer skin by a sheet of resin to ensure the materials stick strongly together. The chassis panel then returns to the autoclave for curing. After having cooled down again, one more layer, consisting of a number of pre-impregnated carbon fibre sheet is placed on top the existing skin, and again treated in the autoclave for a final time. When the part is completely produced, it is sent to an evaluation department, and when proven good, it can be used for racing.</p> <h3>Our sponsor…..</h3> <p>Jack competed in the Ducati 848 Challenge in 2011. His aim is to return to the competition in 2012 with high expectations building upon top ten finishes in his debut season. The eight round 848 Challenge runs alongside six British Superbike meetings on some of the Country’s best known tracks and includes two European rounds (Assen, Holland & Misano, Italy). Dates for the 2012 season are yet to be announced but the Misano race will be taking place during the World Ducati Week. To find out more about The Ducati 848 Challenge, please visit: www.ducati848challenge.co.uk Jack is proud to ride a race-spec Ducati 848 Evo, supplied by Team Owner and sponsor Havoc Racing. To visit Jack’s profile on Havoc Racing’s website, please visit www.havocracing.co.uk</p> <p>Name: Jack Keen Nickname: ‘Keeno’ D.O.B: 15/11/1991 Age: 20 Hometown: Norwich, Norfolk Height: 5’10 Weight: 68kg Bike: Ducati 848 EVO Best Racing Moment: First win on Aprilia 125 at Brands Hatch in 2009, coming from 4 seconds back Favourite Circuit: Oulton Park Most Respected Rider: All of my competitors Ambition: To race in WSB and MotoGP Helmet: LS2 Leathers: Arc-on Race Leathers Boots: Alpinestars Gloves: Arc-on Race Gloves</p> <p>Hobbies: Gym and Biking Likes: Anything fast with 2 wheels, anything that gets the adrenalin pumping! Dislikes: Crashing, mechanical faults, losing Favourite Food: Pasta What CD’s in your Car: Too many to mention Favourite movie: Rock & Roller First Race: Ellough Park (2006) Semrc First Win: Whilton Mill (2006) Semrc 2006: Debut in Semrc 2007: 4th Position Semrc 2007/08: Finished 2nd in Winter Series 2008: 1st LCRRC 6.2hp 1st NPS National Series 6.2hp 1st LCRRC 8.5hp 2009: Finished 21st in Aprilia Superteens after competing in only 9 rounds 2010: Finished 5th in Aprilia Superteens 2011: Finished 14th in Ducati 848 Challenge</p> <p> </p> Article Link: http://ducatiforum.co.uk/cms/1062-s...&utm_campaign=sponsor-feature-conquest-carbon
