Composite material is a laminated plastic material made by impregnating fabric with thermosetting resin. The physical and mechanical properties of CIPHYDRO composite make it an excellent material for various applications in the Hydro industry. CIPHYDRO composite offers the design engineer an attractive, low cost alternative to more traditional materials used earlier in the hydro industry for bearings, wear pads, gates and slides. CIPHYDRO composites are easily machined, have good dimensional stability and contain no harmful or toxic material.