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What Is Hardwire? This 16 minute introduction to Hardwire is performed by the owner and inventor of Hardwire, George Tunis, and provides an overview to Hardwire and why it was developed.

HIP Get HIP - the license free "Hardwire Infusion Process". This infusion process utilizes the Hardwire material to distribute the resin, eliminate disposable distribution media and peel ply, and increase infusion speeds. Check it out!

Layup and Infusion With Hardwire This 30 minute video provides a wealth of knowledge regarding laying up Hardwire materials, what materials to use and how to use them, and the characteristics of each material. Finally an "infusion race" is demonstrated pitting traditional carbon and glass layups versus Hardwire.

Hardwire Material Overview and Design Considerations This 12 minute video details the individual Hardwire cord charcteristics, the various Hardwire tape products and their corresponding characteristics, and design considerations when using these products.

Infrastructure Repair Using Hardwire This 35 minute video details the repair of a 100 year old theater located in Baltimore, MD. Hardwire was used to reinforce the concrete underside of the upper concourse. Pieces were pre-bent on 90 degree angles and applied using an epoxy resin. This video details the project from start to completion including surface preparation, Hardwire application, and finishing.

Cutting Hardwire This 1 minute video shows the ease at with the Hardwire tapes can be cut with an electric shear.

Hardwire Cutting Methods This 11 minute video shows the various methods in which Hardwire can be cut and tools required to do so.

Hardwire Packaging Options This 3 minute video details the various packaging options available when purchasing Hardwire.

Hardwire Coupon Testing at the United States Navy
GYB3S - This 1:30 second clip details the flex testing of the Hardwire 3S compression optimized cord structure in a 23wpi tape form.
GYB3X2 - This 2:34 second clip details the flex testing of the Hardwire 3X2 cord structure in a 23wpi tape form.

Concrete Reinforcement Testing - Univ. of Missouri - Rolla & Univ. of Naples, Italy
Video 1 - This 43 second clip details testing in Italy of Hardwire material reinforcing a concrete beam. The Hardwire is adhered to the beam solely with Sika 121 mix.
Video 2 - This 15 second clip details the same as above except concrete nails were used every 20cm in addition to the Sika 121 to adhere the Hardwire to the beam.
Video 3 - This 34 second clip gives a closeup of the failures on the above two tests. Note that both tests were performed on the same beam in different sections.
(click here to jump to the Testing page to download the test results)